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TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
Price:$229.99
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TiVo |
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| Manufacturer |
TiVo |
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TCD652160 |
| UPC |
851342000742 |
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Product Description
TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content. It downloads the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box.
TiVo HD Features
Search for HD movies and sports: With our intelligent search features, you can easily find a specific director, actor, player, or team among the world of both broadcast and broadband content. Prefer to see a movie in high definition? Do a WishListTM search and the TiVo service will automatically record the HD version and place it in your Now Playing List.
Record movies in HD: When recording with TiVo HD, you have the option of capturing shows in standard or high definition. Plus, when you play them back, you can easily pause or rewind HD instant replays without ever sacrificing their original razor-sharp HD resolution.
Download movies from the Internet: Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box.
Access your music library with the remote: When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network, your HDTV can connect right to millions of songs and playlists available over the Internet. You can now enjoy digital music on the best sound system in the house.
Schedule an HD premiere: With TiVo, you can do your TV scheduling from any computer when you are away from home. Log onto TiVo.com, click on a show, and you're done. |
Customers Reviews
2008-07-06
My love relationship with TiVo
Wow TiVo, where have you been all my life? Actually, I've never been one to watch much TV (hate senseless commercials, etc), but the user friendly interface on TiVo is *REALLY* well thought out and easy to master. Perhaps I'm a bit of a techie, but I didn't have any problems getting the unit setup complete with the wireless WiFi, additional 500GB MyDVR, etc. Oh, I did make the mistake of picking up two M-Cards from Comcast when I only needed to install one (only two S-Cards are needed if you go that route); at any rate the first M-Card went belly-up after 12 hours (typical Motorola infant mortality) so I popped in the second one and had Comcast re-register it to the new serial number.
I had no idea of the TiVo's functionality, like downloading podcasts/videocasts, ability to download tens of thousands of movies from Amazon Unbox, etc. Still, after reading the litany of possible technical problems loading TiVo desktop software on my Personal Computer (you'll see the myarid list of possible snafus when you try to install it), I decided not to install it at this time - besides the TiVo desktop has a 5GB footprint and many more for each movie (especially if it's HD). But I can't see that much of a benefit watching videocasts on my big High-Def TV at this time - perhaps after TiVo gets all the kinks out of the Desktop application, I'll eventually download it (hate to be on the bleeding edge). Otherwise, this is one slick puppy everyone should enjoy!
Happy Trails, Michael
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2008-07-03
Slow For a TiVo, but still beats the alternative.
Let me preface by repeating what scads of people who have reviewed this have: I am a proud member of the Cult of TiVo. When we switched to HD there was no question about whether or not we would also upgrade the TiVo.
This is TiVo number seven for us. I met the perky TiVo spokeslady when she was just trying out for the job (seriously). We bought 2 TiVos fro DirecTv off of eBay when we switched from the evil Comcast. My original TiVo actually set a record for continuous performance (over 6 years!) and now lives a happy, reconditioned life in New Zealand (also, seriously).
Now that my TiVo credentials have been established, on with the review:
Yes, it is slow. Yes, the sound sometimes craps out for 20 seconds when you start a show. Yes, I have had to reboot it once already to get it to unfreeze shows. Yes, TiVo's customer service it definitely NOT what it used to be (25+ minute wait time on hold!?). And worst of all, yes, we were forced to re-up with Comcast, the most evil service provider going (8-4 appointment window? That means 2:30 if you're lucky, which we weren't the first three times when they didn't show at all!! But I digress...).
Yes, all these things are true, but beneath its tetchy outside there still beats the heart of a TiVo and for all its faults it is still head and shoulders above the "competition".
It's transferring programs lickety-split between rooms (1 on Ethernet, 1 on wi-fi) and the picture quality is top notch. It's playing very nicely with our new 52" HD via an HDMI cable and talking beautifully with the Hot Link IR repeater that joins them room to room.
I have also added the My DVR Expander and I have more movies recorded than I know what to do with and am no where near full.
I am giving this guy 4 starts instead of 5 because I am still miffed that it won't work with DirecTv and we were forced to switch providers. Also, the tetchy thing, while cute at first, really does prove bothersome.
Again, still better than the alternative.
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2008-06-30
TiVoHD Is Worth Every Penny!
I received my unit through an Amazon merchant (6ave) a couple of weeks ago. This is a fine piece of work. It has replaced my Series2 DT box (in the bedroom now) and I couldn't be happier. The day I got it I called my cable company and set up an appointment for a CableCARD, without which you get no encrypted digital channels (premiums) or non-local HD channels (TNT, TBS, etc.). The TiVoHD has a built-in ATSC tuner if you watch OTA HD channels. Picture quality is fantastic. TiVo's intuitive on-screen guide makes it easy to scan channels and get up and going in about half an hour. It comes with component cables, but HDMI would be better. If you're upgrading from a series2 DT box the most important thing I can stress is do your homework first. Call your cable company and ask about CableCARD availability. If you don't watch OTA channels then 2 S-Cards or 1 M-Card are/is required. Repeat that: *required*. Satellite users cannot use TiVoHD.
Overall TiVo has knocked this one out of the park. I may even upgrade my Series2 DT box on my SD bedroom TV with another one of these. The CableCARD replaces the clunky space-hogging set-top box. I highly recommend this unit.
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2008-06-30
Tivo HD lives up to its name
I've been a Tivo fan since 2004, and this new HD Tivo lives up to its name. Like always, Tivo is the most user friendly DVR on the market and its High Definition capabilities in this new product are outstanding. With a multi-stream cable card from my cable provider the HD channels are crisp and record in outstanding quality. Couldn't be happier with my Tivo HD.
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2008-06-29
good product when finally setup
Tivo is great. Have a series two as well. Just be ready for cable card setup. Make sure the cable company pairs your card. They will try and activate it, but that isn't the issue. They need to pair your cable card to your account, otherwise you will not be able to receive the premium channels.
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