40hr ReplayTV - $149.99 after (2) rebates at Radio Shack

[SpotDancer]

I just read this in a circular with my Sunday paper: Radio Shack item # is 16-3275. $249.99 regular price with two $50 rebates from ReplayTV = $149.99.

They also have two other units - an 80 hour for $349.99 with a $50 rebate (item 16-3276) and a 160 hour for $499.99 with a $50 rebate (item 16-3277).

Monthly service charge also applies - $9.95 a month or $250 lifetime subscription.

Does anyone have any opinions on this deal? Is the ReplayTV the same/better/worse than Tivo? I am thinking about buying this, but would like to hear from those that know something about the differences, etc. before I buy one.

I would appreciate any feedback!

 

[RossMAN]

I wish I had jumped on the Refurb ReplayTV with lifetime subscription.

It's my understanding that some people even received NEW ReplayTV units.

 

[SpotDancer]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had jumped on the Refurb ReplayTV with lifetime subscription.

It's my understanding that some people even received NEW ReplayTV units.

I just noticed the thread for the refurb ReplayTV, and I clicked on the link for the unit. It is still active, so if you want to jump on it - jump on it!!

For me, my problem is having all that cash up front. I have a Radio Shack card so I would be able to spread the payments out. The end result would be a new unit for $70 more than the refurb deal. Not too bad considering, eh?

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I wish I had jumped on the Refurb ReplayTV with lifetime subscription.

It's my understanding that some people even received NEW ReplayTV units.

replaylyndon @ wallet says there is no shortage... i'm still waiting for mine tho... i have an order in the 42xxxx range

 

[RossMAN]

Damn I wish it were dead, my cc can't take anymore of this.

Maybe I could eBay my original ReplayTV 3060 (30 hours) with FREE LIFETIME subscription, wonder how much it would get.

 

[bonk102]

Same deal at CC with the MSN rewards right now, comes out to be $150 AR

 

[Staples]

Wow, 160 hours now, that is pretty impressive. I just have one question, since these use hard drives that may go bad after three years, can you get them replaced? I am asking this question because buying a lifetime membership may not be worth it is the thing breaks in less than two years.

 

[Elixer]

I wonder, do you have to pay for the service, I guess all it is is a glorified TVguide of some type? I wonder if you can set channel/time to record manually and all that good stuff?


Since the unit contains a built in ethernet port, I would just hook it up to my network, and then when the 60GB gets filled, just dump the data to my system.

 

[dealdas]

Originally posted by: bonk102
Same deal at CC with the MSN rewards right now, comes out to be $150 AR

Actually, it comes out to $99 (AR/MSN)

add 250 for lifetime subscription and you are home free for $349 (the 'refurbs' are $341 shipped) - do the math

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: Elixer
I wonder, do you have to pay for the service, I guess all it is is a glorified TVguide of some type? I wonder if you can set channel/time to record manually and all that good stuff?

As they say, if you don't pay for the service, all you've got is an expensive doorstop. It doesn't work without the service.

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
It's my understanding that some people even received NEW ReplayTV units.

I don't know if that's true. The early reports from some were that they were obviously pre-owned, and I've seen other reports that they ->looked<- new, but the manuals still show use, accessories may or may not be wrapped and that the serial#s have been changed.

Also, everybody seems to be getting them in plain bloxes, which also might indicate refurbishedness.

 

[DaveR]

But, how do you get the MSN $$$ back?

Originally posted by: dealdas

Originally posted by: bonk102
Same deal at CC with the MSN rewards right now, comes out to be $150 AR

Actually, it comes out to $99 (AR/MSN)

add 250 for lifetime subscription and you are home free for $349 (the 'refurbs' are $341 shipped) - do the math

 

[tw1164]

I thought the monthly fees are 12.95 now.

 

[DaveR]

Originally posted by: tw1164
I thought the monthly fees are 12.95 now.

Not 'til June 16th.

 

[waharris007]

Good thread. I was looking for a good deal on one. I just ordered it, but it is out of stock online. And, I tried six B&Ms before I found one that had it for instore pickup. I'll grab it tonight and hopefully get the service started before the price goes up. Thanks guys!