Is TIVO all that good?

[michael b]

I can get a tivo 40hr unit for 49.99 (new) or 29.99 (refurbished) if I prepay for 1 years worth of programming (155.40)

I know it wont record my HD stuff but it still looks pretty cool--Any input?

 

[Blake Clark]

i have dvr basically the same thing, and i don't know how i would watch tv without it nowadays.

 

[Ed S 2]

Yes its that good. I have a dvr through comcast and it records HD and its only 10 bucks a month with no initial fees. And I would pay a lot more then that for it.

 

[Cory Richards]

TiVo, or just DVR technology in general is well worth it, even if you don't watch a lot of television. It really is 'TV on your terms', you record what you want and watch it whenever you want.

 

[TracN Jack]

I love our tivo.. preset a whole seseon of recording, I have our whole cd collection converted to mp3 (400+ cd) and access it through the tvio on my wireless network. With some software i can transfer any recording to my computer and make a dvd if needed + more, I found some software that lets you check your email via the tivo too! If you do get it let me know, so i can refer you!



If anyone is interested in Dish also I Have a referral code for that too!. Dish has a HDTV dual tuner dvr option now also model 942 that lets you record in HD



btw: i would choose a 80 hour unit if you have a choice



you could also do this with a windows XP media center pc

 

[John Walker]

Its the best thing ever. Get a unit with a DVR drive built in.

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

I install them. I have 4 in our house, wouldn't be without them! Gary D. in CT

 

[Robert Tyo]

Love my Tivo system, don't know how I watched TV before I got it. I have season passes set up for all my favorite shows and never have to worry about being home or I'll miss them anymore.

 

[JK II]

TiVo is the best thing since sliced bread. I love being able to skip the commericals and never have to worry about missing Family Guy any more.

 

[Deleted deleted]

I have two of the Directv with Tivo units. They are similar to the stand alone Tivos except they have dual tuners so you can record 2 programs at once. They don't have the "Tivotogo" features or the networking abilities (unless you hack them).



However, they only cost $4.99/month from Directv.

 

[Frank Marano]

if a program is in HD it is recorded and played back in hd.........

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Only if you have a HD tivo.



Forgot to say that mine were all DirectTv receivers also, same as Darin. Two tuner feature is the way to go. We see more trouble with the stand alone units.





I was lucky to get all the units under the pay once lifetime fee.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Personally, if you can get a DVR from either your satellite or cable company do it. They usually cost $10.00/month and if it breaks, they give you a new one.



One year of TIVO service for $155.40, IMO, too high. If the unit fails, unless there is a warranty, you are screwed.



So, you pay $50.00 for a new TIVO, plus $155.40 for the service, you pay $205.40 for the first year compared to 120.00/year for a DVR from your Cable or Satellite service.



For me, it just isn't worth spending the extra money for TIVO when a DVR will do the same thing for alot less.





Tom

 

[Rich Stern]

Have it with DirecTV. Everyone in the house loves it.

 

[Evan F]

I have an HD DVR from Adelphia I dont know how I lived with out it. Dual tuner, 160gb hard drive man you can record hours and hours on it. Mine is a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD which is suppose to be the best box out there.

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[JohnnyB]

I have not read all the posts here but I will say I had my doubts also. Let me tell you, Tivo rocks, dont know how I lived without it. I have the Toshiba tivo unit with the dvd player (not recorder).



Now Tivo needs to make one with dual tuners, so you can watch one shoe and record another.

 

[Frank Marano]

I have the exploer 8300hd too. you can record two shows at once, if u are recording only one show, you can watch whatever u want......but if u are recording two shows at once, you have to watch one of the shows..........or of course not watch at all.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Our DVR records two channels at once. You can watch one of the channels you are recording, or you can watch something already recorded.





Tom

 

[Jim Luttrell]

If your into sports it's even better than sliced bread!

 

[scott r]

TiVo is the greatest thing to happen to TV since color.

If you plan on upgrading to HD soon, wait for the HDTV version though. I really don't know how I lived without tivo for so long. hehe