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TiVo now offers an attractive highdef interface with more show information and colorful graphics, The CableCARD slot allows you to tune in premium HD channels, but it also has overtheair tuners for free HDTV reception, You can add an external hard drive to increase storage capacity, The TiVo box provides direct access to a lot of Web services, including Netflix, Amazon, and Blockbuster VOD.
This HD DVR is not compatible with satellite TV service, The TiVo service requires a monthly fee, in addition to the upfront cost of the box, CableCARD is not compatible with your provider's interactive services, like videoondemand. More so, cable providers don't always make it easy to request and set up CableCARDs, The TiVo Premiere does not have builtin wireless network connectivity, The
The TiVo Premiere HD DVR is simply loaded with features. TiVo has tweaked its interface to better suit HDTVs while still retaining those elements that have long made it the de facto choice in DVR technology. The box also has a larger hard drive than th...
Abstract: After using the standard Comcast DVR for about a year, I was mostly happy with it, but there were a few things I didn't like. Since I had heard so many wonderful things about TiVo, I decided to try it for myself. However, before the end of my 30 day t...
Abstract: 8.8Made famous by Sex in the City, TiVo has finally arrived in Australia that is backed by TV Giant Channel 7 and promises users an amazing television experience. The ability to tape and watch television in high definition is truly a remarkable experie...
Abstract: TiVo, the digital recording phenomenon that has become a household name in the US, finally arrived in Australian stores in July this year. Billed as one of the simplest personal video recorders to set up and use, it is sold with no monthly subscriptio...
Easy to use, great picture quality, remote scheduling, intelligent scheduling, no monthly fees
Small hard drive, ugly remote, many features still yet to be enabled
After all the hype and wait, the TiVo HD isn’t the ground-breaking product it was touted as. It’s got some nifty new features which we’d love to see widely accepted though and it’s a worthwhile investment if you want a comprehensiv...
Abstract: Theres no ad-skipping, but weve had a play and were still impressed. Slick recording options make the TiVo HD outclass a great option for keeping up with favourite TV shows and movies.Pros: Superior Electronic Program GuideFlexible recording times s...
Friendly and easy to use, Excellent picture quality, Powerful and intelligent recording options, Remote scheduling, No monthly fees
Small hard drive, No cable recording, Many features locked down
Despite missing some key features, the TiVo HD is a worthwhile investment if you dont want to pay for cable, and it poses no ongoing EPG fees. ...
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Published: 2010-01-01, Author: Scott , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: All of a sudden, Kiwis find themselves with plenty of choice when it comes to watching and recording high definition television in New Zealand. Not long ago Sky’s MySky HDi was the only option when it came to a high quality, EPG-equipped digital PVR, ...
