From what I understand ... the $99 price I'm seeing is for a single directtivo unit ... no satellite. It's intended to replace an existing receiver you already have with your existing service.

They've got special prices though for new customers, who need the whole rig. See tivo.com for special deals. In some cases it's cheaper if you're a new customer, because they know you'll be giving them money for some time to come.

I don't quite understand how the combo units work as far as their interface goes ... I'm guessing it pretty much does away with the typical DSS schedule system and uses Tivos? Who knows.

Update ... I have preliminary approval from the wife on a combo unit ... have to wait a week and a half before I order though. Hope these prices stick around that long.

Greg