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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
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List Price: $299.99
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: TiVo
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: TiVo
Color: Black
EAN: 0851342000742
Feature: Controls cable TV with record, pause, rewind and fast-forward in HD
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Label: TiVo
Manufacturer: TiVo
Model: TCD652160
Publisher: TiVo
Studio: TiVo
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Features
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Controls cable TV with record, pause, rewind and fast-forward in HD
Records two HD channels at once, while watching another recorded show
Records up to 20 hours of high definition programming (or 180 hours of standard definition)
Video output modes include: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Sources supported: Digital cable, Analog cable, Digital antenna (ATSC), Analog antenna and broadband content
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Editorial Reviews:
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TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content. It downloads the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box.
TiVo HD Features
Search for HD movies and sports: With our intelligent search features, you can easily find a specific director, actor, player, or team among the world of both broadcast and broadband content. Prefer to see a movie in high definition? Do a WishListTM search and the TiVo service will automatically record the HD version and place it in your Now Playing List.
Record movies in HD: When recording with TiVo HD, you have the option of capturing shows in standard or high definition. Plus, when you play them back, you can easily pause or rewind HD instant replays without ever sacrificing their original razor-sharp HD resolution.
Download movies from the Internet: Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box.
Access your music library with the remote: When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network, your HDTV can connect right to millions of songs and playlists available over the Internet. You can now enjoy digital music on the best sound system in the house.
Schedule an HD premiere: With TiVo, you can do your TV scheduling from any computer when you are away from home. Log onto TiVo.com, click on a show, and you're done.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Probably worth the money
Comment: I finally broke down and bought a TiVo after trying some DIY solutions. Although SageTV, BeyondTV, etc. do well enough for SD TV, I found trying to record HD episodes was really difficult. TiVo's user interface is pretty slick, and if you can get your cable guy to install the cablecards right after 2 or 3 tries, it's definitely worth the money, subscription and all, EXCEPT....there are now rumors floating around on the tech blogs that the is a auto-delete flag feature. That is to say, the recorded program will auto-delete itself after a certain period of time (in this case approximately 2-3 hours after it was recorded). Assuming this is for real, I would have to say that it is a real deal-breaker. The advantage of TiVo is supposed to be time-shifting. I would think that this kind of auto-deletion defeats that whole purpose.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It was Not What I Wanted
Comment: I was not aware of all of the associated costs to fully use this product. So I cannot evaluate it fairly. I made a mistake in ordering it. I simply wanted to record HD TV shows, Nothing more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: TIVo HD Love it!
Comment: Great service from this vendor. All came as promised quickly. Called TiVO and they couldn't beat the price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works Great, When It's Working
Comment: I bought this Tivo DVR as an alternative to using the Scientific Atlanta cable box DVR that is issued by the cable provider. I found one, and only one, major advantage to using the Tivo DVR rather than a cable company DVR--the Tivo DVR is intuitive, simple, and fun to use. If you or others in your household are inept with electronic gadgetry (could never figure out how to program a VCR) then you will particularly appreciate the Tivo DVR over the one provided by the Cable Company.
Unfortunately, I found several downsides to using the Tivo. But, I hate the cable company issued DVR so much, I tolerate them.
1) Cost. You have to buy the Tivo and if it breaks down it's your problem and expense. On the other hand, there's no up front cost for renting the cable box DVR from the cable company, only monthly rental fees. Cost of the Tivo service and the CableCARD rental combined is slightly more than the cost of renting a cable box DVR from the cable company.
2) Setup and Maintenance. As the caption says--It works great when it's working. But getting it to work and stay working has been a challenge. With a cable box DVR, the cable company installs it, makes sure it's working, and sends someone to your house to repair or replace it if stops working--all at no additional charge. This is not the case with the Tivo DVR. You have to install it yourself then contact the cable company to insert and configure the Cable CARD's. This is where the migraines start. The support provided by the Cable Company does not go beyond inserting the CableCARD's and activating them. If your Tivo is not working after they do that, as in my case, you have to contact Tivo tech support for help. It can be difficult or impossible to determine whether the problem lies with the Tivo DVR or the CableCARD's. You have different support contacts for each of them, pointing fingers at each other, and unwilling to cooperate with each other. After spending hours on the phone holding and following instructions from Tivo and Cablevision, and a lot of trial and error type troubleshooting, alas it started working! But, about 8 weeks later, as the memories of the installation ordeal were starting to fade, it stopped working and a new, similar ordeal began. It turned out that the CableCARD's were the culprit and needed to be replaced. The Cablevision technician explained "they just go bad every now and then". Alas, the Tivo started working great again, for a about 5 weeks until the next troubleshooting escapade ensued. This time it turned out that the Tivo itself had broken down and needed to be replaced--just 1 week after the warranty expired. Tivo offered to replace it at a discount, but when I threatened to cancel my account, they agreed to replace it for free. When I received the replacement, I had to contact the cable company to re-configure the CableCARD's to work with the new unit. Begin reading this paragraph again from the beginning to see how it went. Groundhog Day!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Still the best DVR out there
Comment: I've used a Tivo series 2 for more than 3 years now & loved it. But with my new big beautiful 50" plasma it was time for hi-def. That meant getting this new hi-def Tivo, & I was somewhat worried because of all the cablecard issues that some people have been having.
Well things went off just about perfect...the Cox cable guy came when they said they would, he installed the single multi-stream card, went thru some setup procedures, then called the office for them to do their authorization thing...and nothing - just a black screen. Called again spoke to somebody else - they did something & bang every thing was there in BEAUTIFUL HD. The whole thing took about 1 hour
So to sum up: 1) HD is super...it's such a bother to watch standard def now,,,and
2) Tivo is still the best DVR out there. It's features, convenience & ease of use put it at the top of it's class.
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