We have been begging for this for ages now, most recently just two weeks ago. GIVE US A REMOTE WITH A KEYBOARD!

TiVo answers! See the Q3 press release:

“‘One small example of [recent research and development initiatives] is a new keyboard remote control that we are developing, which will build on the ease of the original TiVo remote control and will enable users to get even more out of the broadband experience that TiVo delivers.’”

Yippee!

TiVo just released earnings for Q3. I’ll let you investors dissect the earnings (or lack thereof) yourselves…but for now, here’s a nugget from the press release: “During the quarter, we also continued our progress with our domestic mass distribution efforts. The new DIRECTV TiVo HD DVR is on track for launch next year, and we believe this will provide DIRECTV’s 18 million plus subscribers with the best way to experience television.” (Quote from Tom Rogers, TiVo’s CEO)

Of course, we got no hint as to WHEN in 2010 we’ll see this beauty. Maybe an analyst can ask the question during the conference call? Or maybe we’ll see something at CES, 2010? We’ll be there and will let you know.