Comments on: TiVo HD Vs. Series 3 TiVo

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:50:22 +0000

The basic answer, LaughaC, is: Yes, there is a service fee to use TiVo in addition to the cost of the tivo “box” itself. While you can use a broadband connection to connect to the web, it will require a connection to a home network (wired or wireless). I’m guessing your Charter DVR connects directly to cable, although I could be wrong.

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:52:49 +0000

The TiVo needs to download its schedule data & program updates. You can use either an Ethernet connection (broadband) or a phone line.

By: LaughaC

LaughaC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:18:46 +0000

Let me ask a basic question. Why is a phone line required for a TiVo box when my current Charter DVR does not require one? If I add my own TiVo box am I going to have to subscribe to some kind of additional service, and will it need to connect via phone line?

By: TiVo Blog » TiVo To Discontinue The Series 3, Plans To Focus On The TiVo HD

TiVo Blog » TiVo To Discontinue The Series 3, Plans To Focus On The TiVo HD — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:12:01 +0000

[...] honestly not that surprised by this news. On a number of occasions I’ve questioned whether or not the Series 3 was worth the higher cost when compared [...]

By: TiVo Blog » TiVoBlog.com 2007 Holiday Gift Guide

TiVo Blog » TiVoBlog.com 2007 Holiday Gift Guide — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:49:12 +0000

[...] 3 TiVo ($368.03 after $200 rebate) OR TiVo HD ($254.49): The Series 3 has a couple of features that set it apart from the TiVo HD. Purchase the Series 3 if you care about these added features. Otherwise, go ahead and pickup a [...]

By: James Adams

James Adams — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:12:01 +0000

Excellent article - great “hands on” for me since I’m not motivated enough yet to flip it upside down and take it apart in the isles at Best Buy - much appreciated. I was sold on the TiVo HD but now I’m ready for Series 3. I’ve got 2 unconnected Tivo Series 2 boxes right now rotting away while I try to see where my cable company motorola box is going to go in the next couple months. According to rep on phone with Cox Cable - TiVo software is slated to start showing up in January 2008. Rep also reported that some customers are already able to pick up HD signal on their TiVo box - I doubt that one but the prospect of January 2008 in the midwest is cool. Great article - thanks for posting.

Oh yeah - sidebar - more than you wanted to know about me i’m sure but had to share - i broke the remote back cover plate on my series 2 - sliding it on and off too much impatiently waiting for something I’m sure. My wife ordered me a new one few months ago - it was the wrong one - it was grey and it should have been black - I called TiVo to see if they’d let me get that corrected in case I sell the box - they said - no problem sir - let me just send you a Glow remote no charge for the shipping or anything - I of course was a little shocked by that - so long story short. I’ve got 2 inactivated Series 2 boxes 40hour single tuner and 80 hour dual tuner and and extra glow remote just “SITTING” in a closet - while I play mickey mouse games with the COX motorola HD/DVR. Don’t ask what I was thinking - I should have never cancelled my Tivo service - I have a renewed love for Tivo - You don’t know what you got till it’s gone - and I think i’ll be adding a Series 3 very soon.