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Smith Barney said a buyout of TiVo by Apple was contradictory to comments from Apple management and said “we strongly believe Apple has no interest in acquiring TiVo.” The research firm said: “Based on Apple’s commentary, we believe a deal is highly unlikely. Specifically, Apple had two points that lead us to discount the current reports. First, it appears as though Apple wants to stay focused on selling select proven products (e.g.

Apple might make a try to buy digital video recorder maker TiVo, analysts said today. “What we hear on the street is that Apple is interested in their business and that they are a takeout target,” said analyst Steven Kroll Jr. of Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. TiVo shares jumped more than 17 percent on Wednesday, fueled by the speculation. Representatives for Apple and TiVo both declined comment. Read More

TiVo Desktop 1.6 is the latest version of the software for TiVo’s Home Media Option, which lets users automatically stream music and photos from their Mac (via iTunes and iPhoto) to a TiVo Series2 DVR for listening/viewing on a TV. Version 1.6 adds support for the recently introduced iPhoto 4. However, the software still lacks support for AAC audio files, including songs purchased from the iTunes Music Store.

TiVo is working on a new version of the Mac OS X software for its Home Media Option that will let users stream AAC music files to their TiVo Digital Video Recorder (DVR), in addition to the already supported MP3 format. “We are working with Apple on a solution to support the AAC file format while also honoring the rights of copyright holders,” a TiVo spokesperson told MacMinute.

TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVR) are beginning to arrive at Apple Stores nationwide. The stores are currently carrying two models — a Series 2 DVR model with 40 hours recording time and one with 80 hours recording time. The 40 hour TiVo is priced at US$249, while the 80 hour unit sells for $349. The models we saw today were not being displayed, but were instead still in their boxes under a shelf that showcases various Macs.

TiVo CEO Michael Ramsay said Thursday in the company’s first quarter financial conference call that select Apple Stores will soon be carrying TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVR).

Business 2.0 writer John Battelle has published his thoughts on why Apple should acquire TiVo, the “beleaguered” personal video recorder company. “With a depressed market cap and nearly 625,000 customers, TiVo is a steal. [Apple CEO Steve Jobs] would have to unwind some messy licensing agreements, but he’s done that before.

TiVo Desktop 1.0 is easy-to-use software that automatically streams music and photos from your Mac to your TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for listening/viewing on your TV. It installs as a preference pane that gives you the option of publishing your entire iTunes music library or just certain playlists, as well as the option of publishing your entire iPhoto library or only certain albums. The software requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later.