michael b
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BTW thanks to everyone for the replies on my other post
OK--Convince me. TIVO or ReplayTV?
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Bart Adkins
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I can't speak for either, I'm sure there are several that are similar. I have digital cable with a DVR. I record and watch what I want when I want, and I love it. all 3 of the kids have one too.
Sal Adinolfi
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I have 2 replays.
Pros:
Connect to the LAN, and can share programs
Can run a program on your computer (DVArchive) to download shows. and store them
and also view shows from the computer.
can also record them to DVD
Cons:
Reboot problems About once a week or every 2 weeks.
Transfer of programs can be slow.
No HD recording
there are a few web sites I like.
www.planetreplay.com
www.DVArchive.com
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Only one of the replays need to be rebooted. going to upgrade to 200 gig HDs after the 90 warrantee and hope to get rid of that problem.
Pros:
Connect to the LAN, and can share programs
Can run a program on your computer (DVArchive) to download shows. and store them
and also view shows from the computer.
can also record them to DVD
Cons:
Reboot problems About once a week or every 2 weeks.
Transfer of programs can be slow.
No HD recording
there are a few web sites I like.
www.planetreplay.com
www.DVArchive.com
Edit:
Only one of the replays need to be rebooted. going to upgrade to 200 gig HDs after the 90 warrantee and hope to get rid of that problem.
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Kevin Long
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I have not had the reboot problem that Sal has with my Replay.
TiVo has caught up over the last couple years, but I don't think they are there yet.
TiVo has caught up over the last couple years, but I don't think they are there yet.
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A stand-alone Tivo does all the features that Sal mentioned about the Replay unit.
I really don't care about networking or transferring the shows to my pc... I prefer my Directivo unit as it has 2 tuners, and records the shows direct off the satellite without any compression.
I really don't care about networking or transferring the shows to my pc... I prefer my Directivo unit as it has 2 tuners, and records the shows direct off the satellite without any compression.
michael b
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I just ordered Tivo on a deal where it's 16.95 a month instead of 12.95 & you get the 40hr series 2 box for free. Plus it's billed monthly instead the prepaid for a year deal.
Thanks for all your advice folks.
Thanks for all your advice folks.
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Scott:
1) The Tivo does make a short call at night, and I assume that info is what is passed anonymously to Directv. You can unplug the phone line and the unit will still work, although a daily screen will pop up to let you know to check your connection.
2) No ads display in the interface of either of my Directv units. There is a link to them in the menu if you want to view them.
The part I don't understand is why the DirecTivo requires a analog phone line. A lot of homes nowadays either just use cell phones or high speed internet.
1) The Tivo does make a short call at night, and I assume that info is what is passed anonymously to Directv. You can unplug the phone line and the unit will still work, although a daily screen will pop up to let you know to check your connection.
2) No ads display in the interface of either of my Directv units. There is a link to them in the menu if you want to view them.
The part I don't understand is why the DirecTivo requires a analog phone line. A lot of homes nowadays either just use cell phones or high speed internet.
TracN Jack
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Tonka ! please let Tivo use me as a refferal that would be great!
my email address is jmadderra - AT(@) - sbcglobal.net
anyone else interested please print out this free 30 day pass and include my email! what can us loose?[Broken External Image]:
I will gather the links i have for the 3rd party software i am using with the Tivo on our wireless network
my email address is jmadderra - AT(@) - sbcglobal.net
anyone else interested please print out this free 30 day pass and include my email! what can us loose?[Broken External Image]:
I will gather the links i have for the 3rd party software i am using with the Tivo on our wireless network
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michael b
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TracNjack, I had already ordered before I saw your post--sorry, wish I woulda known earlier
michael b
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I just ordered ReplayTv also
The unit will be free after a rebate so I figured why not?
Now I guess I'll get to compare the Tivo & Replay first hand!
Whichever works out best for me I'll keep & give the other one to my son. (everyone wins)
Now I just gotta figure out how to hook these up to my wireless sattelite router thing because I have no regular phone service.
The unit will be free after a rebate so I figured why not?
Now I guess I'll get to compare the Tivo & Replay first hand!
Whichever works out best for me I'll keep & give the other one to my son. (everyone wins)
Now I just gotta figure out how to hook these up to my wireless sattelite router thing because I have no regular phone service.
TracN Jack
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Tonka I think you can still call and still give them my email address....If not thats ok
You are going to LOVE your DVRs
You are going to LOVE your DVRs
