[Thomas Hawk] Key highlights from the conference call include the fact that TiVo will be offering a no upfront fee subscription only plan, the elimination of their lifetime service option, more details on their upcoming KidZone service and other features, an update on their new Comcast initiative due out later this year and a new retail initiative with Radio Shack.

Yuck! I sure am glad that I decided to take the plunge after 4 years and just buy the lifetime subscription a few months back. I don’t know about most people, but there’s something nice about not having to pay the $12.95 each month. Not to mention that that I feel like I now actually own the box, and regardless of whatever upgrades I make to it, it’s mine. I know that sounds weird, but it’s a subconscious thing for me.

Now I’m wondering if I should go and upgrade my Sirius subscription to a lifetime one as well (on second thought, $499 is a bit hefty for it if you ask me).