u record the video to ur DVR box, so why are u charged for it. I am able to watch tv on my computer and i can record it to my hard drive, while im watching I can fast forward pause and rewind. Im not chraged for it, becasu eI own teh device that records it, just liek DVR, you have the box thats recording it.
2007-10-27 14:21:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
You just don't understand tivo.
2007-10-27 15:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by They Call me Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a tivo dvr but I bought it and (back when you could) paid for lifetime service. So I'm in the same boat as you. I like my tivo because it's so quiet (in my bedroom) and dependable. Plus, it can change the channels on my cable box.
Cable and satellite companies rent out junky DVR's as an excuse to rip off customers. I bet a lot of DVR users don't even use them as DVR's. But they got a contract or they don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging boxes.
2007-10-30 11:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi George,
We think TiVo is worth a monthly fee.
We like TiVO because of simplicity of use. The schedule is always correct because it is updated every day. I can program TiVO to record from out of town over the Internet. TiVO learns what you like and recommends shows that you might like. Often times we never would have known they were on. You can program an entire season of a given series with a single click and TiVO never forgets. You can tell TiVO you like someone or something and it will locate shows for you. For example if you tell it you like John Wayne it will watch for and record anything he is on.
With my series 2 TiVO I can transfer recordings to my computer, edit them if desired then record them to a DVD. This feature will be available to series 3 TiVo’s in November.
You can also allow TiVO to share pictures and music from your computer. It will play the music and slide shows on your TV.
I could go on and on about TiVO. There is one downside and that is the monthly (you can pay yearly if you want) fee.
To learn all about TiVO check their web site here - https://www3.tivo.com
Check the TiVO user forum here - http://www.tivocommunity.com
The TiVO Community Store often has good bargains for TiVOs or accessories. Check them for current pricing along with your local Best Buy - http://store.tivocommunity.com/merchant....
You need either a phone line or internet connection for TiVO to download software updates and program information.
I hope this helps you make the best decision.
Norm
2007-10-31 13:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and every so often you will have a working laptop or pc that could do this yet different than which you somewhat cant get a HD-DVR without procuring it yet you're waiting to get one by using TiVo is yet another one yet you will could desire to pay for it and the provider srry desire this permits
2016-12-30 08:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by sharie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not paying for the DVR - you are paying for the nightly upload of the program guide. This information is not free and has to be purchased by your CATV or sat company, then converted to a format your DVR can use to search, record, or time-shift if something re-schedules your show. (Like extra long episodes or sports that over-run.)
2007-10-27 15:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
your paying for the service to use tivo
2007-10-27 15:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by The Knowledge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋