Just got my DUO from GetTablo.com - this deal is awesome!

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Hey Tablo fans, just wanted to share some data points on the current bundle offer. Wow, this is a great deal!

Last week I saw the Tablo bundle offer from gettablo. com on Facebook, and I was pretty skeptical. A Tablo Duo 128, Mohu digital antenna AND the program guide with no subscription fee for only $99? Sounded too good to be true. And from a Facebook Ad, which I never trust.

But, the ad was posted by the Official Tablo FB page, and they were responding to questions asked. So, I hit them up on messenger, and they answered my questions and it felt legit.

And it was! Right after placing an order I got an email from Tablo (store @ tablotv. com) with instructions on how to activate my “FREE ‘all-in’ TV Guide Data Service.” No idea what that was, so I messaged Tablo again.

Me: is the free “all in TV guide data service” the same thing as the subscription version on this page? Tablo TV Guide Data Subscriptions | Over The Air (OTA) DVR | Tablo
Tablo: That’s correct. It’s the same service, but it’s included in the bundle deal

This week I got the delivery, and sure enough, I was now the proud owner of a Duo 128 and a Mohu antenna (which I didn’t need, but it was only $10 more than the non-antenna bundle, so why not?)

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I’ve only had it a few days, but I was able to test out Tablo Connect, and it worked flawlessly when I was away from home.

I admit, I am still skeptical that the data guide is really a trial, so we’ll know in 30 days. But, when I added the data guide code I was emailed, the guide section of the App changed to “active.” I am optimistic!

Happy to answer any questions!

Note: on the site the bundle has different options. So you can get a DUO or for a little more, the Quad. And if you don’t want the antenna you can get just the box and subscription and save $10 (so $89 for just the DUO and so on).

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Since I am a newbie, I can’t post more than 1 photo or link, so here is a little more info.

Link to bundle: https://gettablo.com/
Pic of the deal I got:

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Close up of the Duo - it was brand new, not a refurb.

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Message from the App after I activated the code Tablo emailed me to get the free program guide.

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Example of the ad on FB, there are several, and each look a little different, but all ads are from the official Tablo Facebook page, and all point to gettablo.com

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I may get this for my brother. Is it the same 14-day guide I have with my existing tablo that I pay an annual fee for?

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Best I can tell, @MSR, the bundle includes the full 14 day guide. Does not seem to be a 30 day trial. The bundle comes with the “all in” guide data, but seems like the old lifetime offer in that there is no monthly/annual payment. Tablo confirmed it in a chat. Also, I was emailed a code immediately after purchase with instructions on how to activate the guide. There was no mention of a trial, and when I entered the code, registered my email, the app displayed the message below in the Settings section > Subscription > Manage My Subscription panel. I think it had trial there before.

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So they are giving away a $150 lifetime guide with a $99 bundle?

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So @rkkeller Tablo isn’t calling it “lifetime” instead they named it “all in” - but it sure seems to be a lot like lifetime. This is what is shown when I went to redeem the code Tablo emailed me.

It seems to imply the code is tied to the device and works as long as you own the Tablo box. But I really don’t think that’s the case. I think it’s just marketing words trying to simply the tech talk for the average consumer.

Regardless, this all-in service has a guide with no fees and no end date, plus it has Tablo Connect.

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Also @rkkeller you can check my FB chat transcript w/Tablo above, in the post. They confirmed it’s the full guide. But I totally recommend you try messaging them in FB (they reply within a day) or just calling them. They’ll be straight with you about it and answer your questions.

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Tivo changed term from lifetime to all in a few years ago. As I said in other thread would be a good way to clear stock if they have a MPEG4 capable network model waiting to come out.

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It definitely feels like they’re cleaning house. Or might be a market positioning experiment

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Maybe they are clearing out the models that had low sales volume. They already have 2 network models and 2 HDMI models. Why continue the dual 128GB and 1TB models. Inventory isn’t free. There is money tied up in unsold models.

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well, there are many different options such as the quad of Technoblade Posters

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Both of those models are marked as “Sold Out” on the Tablo website. So, I think you are correct that they are clearing out merchandise that they no longer want to offer.

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There is confusion here since a full guide can still be 24 hours only. They call the 14 day guide an enhanced guide https://support.tablotv.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043907831-How-to-Enable-the-Enhanced-14-Day-Live-TV-Grid-on-Roku-Amazon-Fire-TV-Android-TV/

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I seem to remember that you use to be able to buy the 128GB and 1TB models on amazon. But they have been gone for a while. maybe these are the ones returned from amazon.

I have one of the original 64GB models that I use just with the internal flash. It’s been a good unit. It’s been a backup for my OG units that are 8 years old. I would buy a 128GB unit if I had spare real estate on my splitter amplifier.

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Good info, and right now @zippy if you needed a backup device to have on hand, you can get a Quad on this bundle for $159 and get the full data guide with no expiration with it.

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That seems to indicate that the code is connected to the hardware and is valid as long as you possess the Tablo box. But I really doubt that is the case. I believe it’s just marketing speak meant to make technical jargon simpler for the typical customer like that at at Wilbur soot shop

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Did someone or a bot just rewrite my comment using different words? That’s really odd