Editing ReplayTV (section)

==History==
ReplayTV was founded in September 1997 by businessman Anthony Wood, who later founded [[Roku, Inc.|Roku]] in October 2002. Initial sales to consumers were launched in April 1999, while volume production and sales did not begin until later in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sec.edgar-online.com/replaytv-inc/s-1a-securities-registration-statement/2000/03/03/Section16.aspx |title=REPLAYTV INC - Securities Registration Statement (S-1/A) SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA |publisher=Sec.edgar-online.com |date=2000-03-03 |access-date=2011-06-23}}</ref> ReplayTV was purchased by [[SONICblue]] in 2001.

On March 23, 2003, SONICblue filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11]] [[bankruptcy]], and on April 16 sold most of its assets, including ReplayTV, to the Japanese electronics giant [[D&M Holdings]]. SONICblue was fighting a copyright infringement suit over the ReplayTV's ability to [[Commercial skipping|skip commercials]] when it filed for bankruptcy.

On December 19, 2005, Digital Networks North America announced that it was exiting the hardware business as soon as current inventory was sold out. ReplayTV would then concentrate on PC software sales of its DVR technology in a partnership with [[Hauppauge Computer Works]], a manufacturer of television cards for PCs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/About/Replaytv/press.asp?ID=613 |title=ReplayTV Announces New Strategic Direction With DVR For The PC |publisher=Digitalnetworksna.com |date=2005-12-19 |access-date=2011-06-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208024150/http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/About/Replaytv/press.asp?ID=613 |archive-date=2013-02-08 }}</ref>

On December 13, 2007, D&M Holdings sold most of the assets of ReplayTV to [[DirecTV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dm-holdings.com/eng/newsrelease/20071213_245.html |title=D&M Holdings Divests ReplayTV |publisher=Dm-holdings.com |date=2007-12-13 |access-date=2011-06-23}}</ref> It still provided electronic program guide service to existing customers, using content from [[Tribune Media Services]]. The domains replay.com, replaytv.com, and replaytv.net used by the ReplayTV units to access the electronic program guide are or were owned by DirecTV.

On June 15, 2011, D&M Holdings announced it was permanently discontinuing the ReplayTV electronic program guide service:<blockquote>"The ReplayTV Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) Service will be permanently discontinued on July 31, 2011. After this date, owners of ReplayTV DVR units will still be able to manually record analog TV programs, but will not have the benefit of access to the interactive program guide. Effective immediately, monthly billing for the ReplayTV service to remaining customers has been suspended."</blockquote>

On July 29, 2011, D&M announced they would continue providing guide service. The following was appearing on the ReplayTV website:<blockquote>Important Announcement. After the announced shutdown of the ReplayTV programming guide service, we have had many positive, enthusiastic comments about the ReplayTV DVR products and services. In light of this response, ReplayTV and its parent company Digital Networks North America, Inc. have decided to continue the electronic programming guide service pursuant to the terms of your service activation agreement. We thank you very much for all of your support and enthusiasm over the many years these products have been sold.</blockquote>

Around July 4, 2015, new guide data was not being sent to ReplayTV units. The last day of guide data was July 15. ReplayTV said they were working on the problem, although it was never fixed. It is assumed this problem is a result of the bankruptcy.