What is the logic of this? And to whom do you pay the subscription fee? I just don't get why I can't buy a machine and record what I want, when I want in FREEDOM.
2006-10-16 02:03:21 · 4 answers · asked by Ovrtaxed 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
You can buy one and record with it without paying a fee. The fee simply gives you features such as a program guide, the ability to search for programs, the ability to record by the program name instead of just time and channel, the ability to schedule recording on the internet while you are away from home, etc.
2006-10-17 13:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy DVR's from electonic shops without a monthly subscription. ( London Drugs for example 299.00 to 399.00 Canadian) DVR's are a great replacement for casual programme recording.
The subscriptions usually are for packages with satellite TV or cable companies (Incentives to go with them.)
2006-10-16 02:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you pay the company you have service from....tivo is not a vcr you can just record there are other options, thats like saying i have a phone jack in my house and a computer why do i need to pay for the internet ..why can't i just plug it in and go online?
2006-10-16 04:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there is no logic, it's just the cable company ripping you off.
2006-10-16 09:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by etilyad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋