TiVo.com (Finally) Updates its Look
For a company whose product sported a beautiful interface, TiVo’s web site was alway pretty ugly. But that’s all changed, as the DVR company has given its web presence a dramatic makeover to match its signature style. It’s even incorporated the playful pop and bell sounds TiVo makes.
The site is a dramatic improvement over the old one, featuring better navigation, clearer explanations and even some nice video tutorials. One small issue: I don’t know if it’s a glitch, an engineering hurdle, or that’s how they want it, but unfortunately the “Find TV Shows” takes you back to the original, lackluster design.
TiVo also launched a Facebook widget. I know, bo-ring. But at least it’s not vampire TiVo.
The widget supposedly lets you share your TiVo’d TV programs with friends and chat about them. I just installed the widget, so I haven’t put it through its paces yet. I have, however, spammed all my friends to see if they’ll help me test it. If you want to give it a go, friend me on Facebook and let’s see how it works.
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All of the Flash bits on the new site is kind of annoying in Firefox with all the block tabs above each flash element.
TiVo’s site may look new at first, but once you get to the ‘Manage My Account’ section it’s the same purple looking monster.
Don’t worry, both “Find TV shows” and “Manage My Account” will be getting the new look too.