whats the difference between tivo and store boughten dvr?

Answer 1

I don't understand that. You can buy a Tivo in the store. There are a few other DVR devices out there, and they all pretty much do similar basic things. The differences are the user interface (Tivo is far superior) and some of the add-ons (personally, I find few of the Tivo additions to be all that useful.)

Price is the biggest determinor for most people. Tivo is like a BMW, the rest like, oh, Fords. They'll both get you to the same place, but one is a more enjoyable experience.

Answer 2

TiVo IS a "store boughten dvr." The only difference between TiVo and the other DVR's is the brand name. The same mistake is often made with iPods and MP3 players. An iPod IS an MP3 player, just as a TiVo IS a DVR, but the two brand names have become so popular now that people often believe they are another technology altogether. Don't be fooled. The only difference is that TiVo is called TiVo, and other assorted DVR's are called by whichever brand makes them. Simple as that.

(HOWEVER - obviously the user interfaces and some of the features are going to vary from system to system, but the main point I wanted to make was that TiVo IS a DVR. It just happens to be the most popular. And therefore, I would recommend it.)

Answer 3

Tivo is a DVR. Tivo brand DVR's are often considered to be the best by most people. You could buy a separate Tivo DVR to work with your Dish receiver, but you would have to pay an additional monthly subscription fee to Tivo, or you could just buy the Dish brand DVR which would not charge an additional fee because you are already paying Dish a monthly fee for programing.

Answer 4

I am not sure just what the answer should be. Tivo is there as long as you you don't erase it, however DVR you can record and store it

Answer 5

Royalties to cable co.'s for programing in software.
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DVR you own & no one can TRACK your viewing habits.
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Knowing what you watch as well as when, even when you fast fwd comm. out.
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It depends if you care about big brother or not?
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see link on google as big brother.
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