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Manufacturer: TiVo Inc. Part number: TCD746320
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Description:
- The TiVo Premiere box is much more than a DVR. It's a cable box, a movie box, a web box, and a music box. With Premiere, you'll not only get the world's best DVR, you'll enjoy access to a vast universe of broadband entertainment.
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TiVo Premiere User reviews
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I'm impressed
by Mike Wolf on December 26, 2010
Pros: Everything is covered in the bottom line.
Cons: Yes the HD interface can be a bit slow at times, but software upgrades have helped with that.
Summary: Some have said that this is just the TiVo HD in a shiney new box, but its much more then that, I mean its faster, cooler running, love how I ...
Summary: Some have said that this is just the TiVo HD in a shiney new box, but its much more then that, I mean its faster, cooler running, love how I can see how much recording space I've used and have left. Believe it or not I think the high definition video is actually better and crisper because of the TiVo. I think TiVo outdid themselves and I look forward to it only getting even better.
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If it isn't a TiVo - its not a DVR
by bob-atkins on December 24, 2010
Pros: Well designed, intuitive interface. Great integration of broadcast TV and online content. Built in ASTC (off-the-air) tuner. Excellent picture quality. Ease of setup. Netflix, Pandora Radio, Youtube. MyTivo web management interface. Very reliable.
Cons: Takes way too long to re-order season passes. HD menus could be faster. Lifetime subscription no longer available!
Summary: Once again - TiVo has proven that it is *the* DVR - nothing else even comes close! I have used the latest DirectTV DVR as well as Verizon's FiOS ...
Summary: Once again - TiVo has proven that it is *the* DVR - nothing else even comes close! I have used the latest DirectTV DVR as well as Verizon's FiOS Motorola HD DVR and they aren't even in the same league as a TiVO Premier!
I had a TiVo Series 2 (DirectTV) for almost 8 years. I wanted to move up to HD service and since DirectTV (in their infinite stupidity) didn't have a TiVo HD DVR so they lost my business after 14 years! In August 2010 we switched to Verizon FiOS TV and purchased a TiVo premier with a 2TB (~380 HD hours) upgrade from Weaknees together with a Lifetime service plan. Prices for the same unit that I purchased dropped $200 in November but now you cannot purchase a lifetime subscription for the discounted units. :(
Setup was a snap with an Mcard from Verizon FiOS. I have the TiVo connected by ethernet cable to my home network so it has full access to the Internet for program data, software updates and video on demand. I love the direction that I see things going. TiVo offers a wide variety of free Video on Demand as well as for-pay services such as Netflix, Amazon and Blockbuster. I have Netflix and I have been using an LG BD-300 BlueRay player for streaming. I now use my TiVo Premier because the user interface is more user friendly. I can't say that there are any visible differences between the video quality of Netflix streaming between the LG and the TiVo but, I feel that the TiVo interface provides a better viewing experience.
Unlike what others have said here my Tivo has been VERY reliable. It has not crashed or locked up since I installed it and we use it frequently and heavily with over 80+ season passes, several scheduled Internet shows (Revision3 TV and CNET for example) that are downloaded regularly, listening to Pandora radio and watching Netflix and Youtube videos. Granted, mine may be more stable it has the latest software or it is possible that others complaining about stability may be suffering problems due to unstable power. I have all of my entertainment equipment running from an UPS to protect my gear and because I don't want my Tivo to stop recording just because of a power glitch. Overall I am very happy with the reliability.
I really like the ability to program shows to record via the web using MyTiVo. It made scheduling the 80+ Season passes that we watch much simpler. Yes - that's 80+ Season Passes. Try doing that on a DirectTV or Motorola DVR and see how far you can get!
I am very pleased with the recent addition of Pandora radio!! I can now stream my Pandora stations directly from my TiVo with all of the artist information on the screen. If you haven't tried Pandora - you are missing a really great way to listen to music you like while simultaneously discovering new artists that also appeal to your musical tastes.
I also love the way TiVo has improved their interface - making it even easier to schedule shows to be recorded. I especially like how they have made it easy to review a show's season pass and get more information about it seamlessly from Internet sources with the Swivel search feature.
Another plus that I really appreciate is the ability to receive off the air TV with the built-in ASTC receiver. Its nice to know that you don't need to pay for a cable service if all you prefer to watch is available from off the air TV stations. The ASTC receiver plus the ability for TiVo to download and stream free Internet content and Netflix make it a powerful alternative to cable TV subscription service.
Is there room for improvement? You bet! My biggest gripe is the ridiculously long time it takes to re-order season passes - several minutes for what should be a simple sort function that any computer should be able to accomplish in less than a few seconds - even with 80+ season passes. As a software engineer, I am appalled out how long it takes to re-order the season pass list during which time you can't do anything else but wait. This is the exact same problem that I had with my DirecTV Tivo. I would have thought that in 8 years of development that Tivo would have fixed this. At the very least relegate it as a background task and don't make the user wait looking at a message that says 'Please Wait'.
HD Menus look slick but are slower than they should be given the processing power that is available. There is also a curious inconsistency in which the 'Exit' key does not exit the main HD menu back to either the Live TV or recording that you were watching.
However, in spite of the above two cons, Tivo just thrashes every other DVR doing its primary task very well - recording scheduled shows consistently, dealing with scheduling overlap gracefully, providing excellent video and audio and fully integrating broadcast and Internet sourced entertainment.
Once you have a TiVo - you'll never have anything else! -
Ease of use
by timbersplitters on December 23, 2010
Pros: Had replay tv recorders for years and this beats it hands down.
Cons: no cons that I found
Summary: buy the Premiere XL
Summary: buy the Premiere XL
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Better than ---
by garymacgyver on December 20, 2010
Pros: Multiple uses on wireless internet.
Cons: Nothing yet.
Summary: I love the premier Box. Who,at 65, would say these words and really mean it. With my network I can record shows, and transfer them between Tivo's. I ...
Summary: I love the premier Box. Who,at 65, would say these words and really mean it. With my network I can record shows, and transfer them between Tivo's. I can watch my Grandaughter play off videos in my computer. I can share Photo's and Music on my network. I can record from any location on earth as long as I have inter-net connections. What more can a grown man want?
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Best TIVO Yet
by dallen37560 on December 20, 2010
Pros: Set up was easy. Great new HD interface. Lots of entertainment chooses. Worth the price. Its fun and easy to use. I love it. Customer Service is great!!!!!!!!
Cons: None, This Tivo was great out of the box and keeps getting better.
Summary: Set up was easy. Great new HD interface. Lots of entertainment chooses. Worth the price. Its fun and easy to use. I love Imy TIVO.
Summary: Set up was easy. Great new HD interface. Lots of entertainment chooses. Worth the price. Its fun and easy to use. I love Imy TIVO.
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The Best TiVo Yet!
by TMSpack on December 20, 2010
Pros: HD, Season Passes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Pandora
Cons: None - I Love it!
Summary: Once again, TiVo shows us why it's worth spending a little extra for the best! I love being able to enter all my favorite shows as Season Passes. Then ...
Summary: Once again, TiVo shows us why it's worth spending a little extra for the best! I love being able to enter all my favorite shows as Season Passes. Then I can watch whenever I want, and I never miss a thing. Plus, it has my Netflix instant watching, Amazon Video on Demand, and YouTube, too! Oh, and when I'm not watching, I can listen to Pandora! Everything you could ever want in a set top box.
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One Box, No waiting.
by Seeth_Ransom on December 20, 2010
Pros: TiVo won the race to be the best set-top box over a decade ago. Others are just catching on, but will still fall short of what my Tivo can do.
Cons: I would like to see more DLNA support, and a bugfix for favorites on Youtube, Netflix could be more interactive, like on the Xbox360.
Summary: TiVo search is the first, and still a powerful search engine to find the shows, and movies you want to see. All the TV "apps" other boxes will have are ...
Summary: TiVo search is the first, and still a powerful search engine to find the shows, and movies you want to see. All the TV "apps" other boxes will have are here, or will be available soon. This is the standard of DVR's. This is the box Hollywood/TV Professionals use in their homes. It was through their reviews I bought. I had never seen any TiVo ads.
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Couldn't Live Without It
by Frugal28 on December 20, 2010
Pros: I've had a Series 2, Tivo HD and now the Premiere and have had wonderful results from all of them. Tried Comcast's DVR on one TV and got rid of it and bought the 2nd Tivo because there was no comparison to a Tivo unit.
Cons: I have nothing negative to say about Premiere. I haven't experienced any of the problems the other reviewers have had with their units.
Summary: In the world of electronics, my TiVo is one thing I can't live without. It frees me to live my life and not miss a thing. Streaming movies and ...
Summary: In the world of electronics, my TiVo is one thing I can't live without. It frees me to live my life and not miss a thing. Streaming movies and transferring programs to other TVs are all the buzz now. While with TiVo, I've been doing both those things for nearly 3 years now. It just keeps getting better and better. They are always ahead of the curve and I love it. From ordering pizza to watching YouTube, it's all there.
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TiVo - Just As Amazing As Everyone Says
by -xtian- on December 20, 2010
Pros: Smart - it's actually pretty good at suggesting content you might enjoy, even with minimal involvement on your part. You can also ignore these suggestions completely if you choose. Far more to list here.
Cons: The parental controls are not available with the new HD menu interface, and to enable them you must switch back to the standard definition menus and interface. An issue for me as we really enjoy the HD look and redesign on the premieres.
Summary: We're new to TiVo - we used to have one of those rental boxes from a large Cable provider, and although it was a good effort, it rarely worked ...
Summary: We're new to TiVo - we used to have one of those rental boxes from a large Cable provider, and although it was a good effort, it rarely worked as intended and we hated it. TiVo's amazing special on their premiere boxes finally pushed us over the edge; we had been on the fence about buying one for awhile, and we just couldn't turn down the incredible price this time. So glad we took the plunge! No, it's not perfect, but it's pretty close and we're confident TiVo will continue to remain committed to delivering an amazing product. We love our premiere box, and think you will too!!
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Love my TIVO Premiere Box
by Happy7up on December 16, 2010
Pros: I am extremely happy that my Premiere box works with my digital antenna. I do not have cable or satelitte.
The quality of the picture is phenomenal. The ability to record two shows at the same time is awesome.Cons: There are no cons from me.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: TiVo Inc.
- Part number: TCD746320
- Description: The TiVo Premiere box is much more than a DVR. It's a cable box, a movie box, a web box, and a music box. With Premiere, you'll not only get the world's best DVR, you'll enjoy access to a vast universe of broadband entertainment.
General
- Product Type HD DVR
- Width 16.5 in
- Depth 9.7 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 6.6 lbs
DVR
- Service TiVo
- Max Recording Capacity 45 hour(s)
- Instant Replay Yes
- Pause Live TV Yes
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Compatible Audio Encoding System(s) Dolby Digital
TV System
- Digital TV Reception System ATSC
- Reception System ATSC
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output - Rear,
1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear,
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
2 x Antenna ( F connector ) - Rear,
2 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear,
1 x - Rear Slot(s)
- Type 1
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included HDMI cable,
Video / audio cable,
Network cable Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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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
