Manage updates with the Download AppTiVo HD DVR (20-HD hours)
Manufacturer: TiVo Inc. Part number: TCD652160
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- While it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, the TiVo HD's excellent onscreen interface and long list of network and Internet features puts it in a class above the generic high-def DVRs offered by most cable providers.
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CNET editors' review
TiVo HD DVR (20-HD hours) price range: $199.95
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/23/2007
- Released on: 08/15/2007
The good: Includes nearly all the features of previous Series3 model at a lower price; can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third, previously recorded one; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals; 30-second commercial skip; excellent user-friendly interface and remote; impressive Internet and home-networking features, including video content from Netflix, Amazon, and CinemaNow, Rhapsody subscription music service, online scheduling, photo and music streaming; recent firmware update adds cool TiVo To Go and Multi-Room Viewing features; TiVo To Go transfers recordings to PCs and portable devices; able to download and view most standard digital video file formats from networked PCs (with premium Desktop Plus PC software).
The bad: Requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill; sluggish transitions between menu screens; does not work with video-on-demand and switched digital video services; must program 30-second skip; no picture-in-picture; TiVo To Go requires long, slow transfer and transcoding times; some premium features (Amazon, Netflix, Rhapsody, Desktop Plus, Wi-Fi adapter, expandable storage) require additional one-time expenses or subscription fees.
The bottom line: While it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, the TiVo HD's excellent onscreen interface and long list of network and Internet features puts it in a class above the generic high-def DVRs offered by most cable providers.
User reviews
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Exactly.. Serves no purpose other then giving TIVO your money
by mohanman on July 25, 2007
Pros: It is tivo!
Cons: It is tivo!
Summary: Why would you spend hundred of dollars on this thing, and spend a monthly fee on top of that and your regular cable bill for a device that can already ...
Summary: Why would you spend hundred of dollars on this thing, and spend a monthly fee on top of that and your regular cable bill for a device that can already do what your comcast or satellite box can do? Ohh. the interface, with the stupid tv figure. And Tivotogo??? No HD!!! What is the point? Just get a media center pc with a third party pvr software like sage or mediaportal even those can record HD local channels. Plus you can view photos, videos, upconverted dvds. Tivo is going down hill fast.
Mo!Updated
I made this comment because I was dumb. I am a home theater pc enthusiast. I spent many, many hours on stupid home theater pc stuff. I gave up, and decided to buy a Tivo Series 3 because of tivotogo and multiroom funtion. I was so impresssed with the series 3, I decided to buy a tivo HD for hte bedroom. It rocks. It is THE best way to watch tv period. There is nothing that I have encountered that compares. Not media center, not cable motorola DVR box, not other home theatper pc software. TIVO IS THE BEST! Mo3 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Charter Moxi has all the features and usb expandable harddrive!!
by BtrflyPhotoSUX on July 25, 2007
Pros: moxi beats tivo hands down
Cons: monthly fee
Summary: if you have charter moxi, tivo is being left behind ubfortunately. I used to love my tivo, but now buh-bye tivo.
Summary: if you have charter moxi, tivo is being left behind ubfortunately. I used to love my tivo, but now buh-bye tivo.
1 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Satellite TV customers left out in the cold
by rgilmartin on July 24, 2007
Pros: Finally a reasonable cost HD DVR
Cons: No support for satellite TV connection
Summary: I was very excited to see that I could finally replace my TiVo Series-2 DVR with a HD version for a reasonable cost...or so I thought. But in reading ...
Summary: I was very excited to see that I could finally replace my TiVo Series-2 DVR with a HD version for a reasonable cost...or so I thought. But in reading the device's spec, there's no HDMI input and their product description specifically points out that it does NOT support for satellite TV. I have resisted buying a Dish Network HD DVR (I have Dish HD Receiver) because I prefer the TiVo interface, hoping that TiVo would one day provide such a device. But by not suporting satellite TV, it seems like TiVo will lose customers who have no other choice but to drop them in favor of a Satellite TV supplied HD DVR.
6 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible device
by jequeen1 on July 25, 2007
Pros: Provides jobs for those that assemble this thing
Cons: No Firewire Interface
Summary: I have the Motorola 6416 for my Verizon Fios service. The non-upgradable,dinky 160Gb disk made me look at the Series 3 carefully.
The FCC had mandated that Cable boxes ...Summary: I have the Motorola 6416 for my Verizon Fios service. The non-upgradable,dinky 160Gb disk made me look at the Series 3 carefully.
The FCC had mandated that Cable boxes have a Firewire connection but I guess Tivo was not listening.
With my JVC D-VHS, I can record every channel onto D-VHS tape that I subscribe to but with the Series 3, once you hit that DELETE button, your recording is gone forever.
This thing would cost me the rental of cable card(s), a significantly higher monthly fee and unlike my Motorola DVR, it is NOT free.
Add to that the fact that I can not record anything in High Def and it leaves me wondering who in there right mind would buy this thing.
If all you want is a DVR for OTA High def programming, go buy a cheap PC and stick a $50 HDTV card in it.
Download one of the may UI's like Sage or Mediaportal and you have a superior DVR with limitless recording capacity.4 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Useless for cable subscribers who can get HD DVRs from their cable company
by miller.90 on July 26, 2007
Pros: I don't see any for cable subscribers
Cons: Why pay for this thing?
Summary: My dual-tuner High-Def DVR that I get from my cable company costs me an extra $12.95/month. Why in the world would I want to lay out hundreds of ...
Summary: My dual-tuner High-Def DVR that I get from my cable company costs me an extra $12.95/month. Why in the world would I want to lay out hundreds of dollars for this thing and then pay $60 MORE per year in user fees that I'm already paying?
If TiVo wants ANY chance to succeed with cable customers, they're going to have to eliminate their monthly fee OR reinstitute a reasonable (less than $200) lifetime subscription. This product offers no advantage to anyone but those who get only OTA broadcasts, and what fraction of the market is that these days?2 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Why? no need for this
by tbcass on July 25, 2007
Pros: None serves no purpose
Cons: Way too expensive
Summary: I am perfectly happy with my cable company's DVR. The extra cost of TiVO's machine makes no sense.
Summary: I am perfectly happy with my cable company's DVR. The extra cost of TiVO's machine makes no sense.
1 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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TiVo is very behind in the tech world...
by BillNYC on July 25, 2007
Pros: HD is a +++++
Cons: NO in-demand recording....
Summary: it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, BOOOO TiVo. Billy Amato (NYC)
Summary: it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, BOOOO TiVo. Billy Amato (NYC)
3 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: TiVo Inc.
- Part number: TCD652160
- Description: TiVo is the all-in-one high-definition DVR. It comes with the Emmy award-winning, easy-to-use TiVo service† . It not only records all your favorite shows in HD, it even pauses and rewinds with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, it connects to any home network for access to millions of songs and thousands of movie titles straight from the Internet to your living room. And because TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs, it can lower your monthly bill by replacing your existing cable box.
General
- Product Type HD DVR
- Width 16.5 in
- Depth 12.6 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 11.9 lbs
DVR
- Service TiVo
- Max Recording Capacity 180 hour(s)
- Storage Capacity 160 GB
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
Personal TV Service Features
- On-Screen Program Guide Yes
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type RF input,
HDMI,
Component video output,
S-Video output,
Composite video output,
SPDIF output,
Audio line-out,
Network,
2 x USB,
Phone line Slot(s)
- Type 2
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video / audio cable,
Component video cable
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:TiVo Inc.
- Address:
2160 Gold St, Alviso, CA 95002 - Phone: (408) 519-9100
- Email: support@tivo.com
- Fax: (408) 519-5330
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