I just got Tivo!

[Fritzo]

Got a Toshiba Media Server with built in DVD player and Type 2 Tivo. Plugged a wireless network adapter to in and now it's sucking content off of my wireless LAN. I shoulda did this a year ago....this thing is AWESOME!

 

[TallBill]

yes.. yes you are.. its on my to be purchased list

 

[Description]

I got a capture card for less money and with more flexibility. You lose.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Description
I got a capture card for less money and with more flexibility. You lose.

I can watch my recorded stuff on a 60" screen without any hassle....you loose

Oh, and I paid $299 - 10% Best Buy sale - $50 rebate - $165 Reward Zone gift certs + Tax = $84.99

 

[Description]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Description
I got a capture card for less money and with more flexibility. You lose.

I can watch my recorded stuff on a 60" screen without any hassle....you loose

I have little utility for a blurry 60" display. But my graphics card supports S-Video out, if that's what you mean.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Description

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Description
I got a capture card for less money and with more flexibility. You lose.

I can watch my recorded stuff on a 60" screen without any hassle....you loose

I have little utility for a blurry 60" display. But my graphics card supports S-Video out, if that's what you mean.

sheesh, leave the guy alone. he's excited about having bought some new hardware. :roll:

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: Description

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Description
I got a capture card for less money and with more flexibility. You lose.

I can watch my recorded stuff on a 60" screen without any hassle....you loose

I have little utility for a blurry 60" display. But my graphics card supports S-Video out, if that's what you mean.

For ease of use from a TV, Tivo cannot be beat.

 

[Description]

sheesh, leave the guy alone. he's excited about having bought some new hardware. :roll:

Fine. :|

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Description

sheesh, leave the guy alone. he's excited about having bought some new hardware. :roll:

Fine. :|

Yeah...or I'll sick my big brother on you!

 

[PCTweaker5]

I have Comcast cable with DVR! lol

 

[Atomic Rooster]

First glance at the title and I thought it said he had an STD! :laugh:

 

[Kadarin]

Tivo is the best thing since sliced bread

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Tivo is the best thing since sliced bread

Really... Just how great is sliced bread?? I mean it's bread... already cut for you. WOOPIE!

Oh and Description, you're a fgt troll.

 

[Wheatmaster]

does tivo cost monthly?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
does tivo cost monthly?

Yes $299 lifetime or $12.95/mo

You could get Tivo like functionality WITHOUT a lifetime or monthly fee though.

If your PC's video card has S-Video, get a TV tuner card ($90) + PVR (Tivo like software for $60) ... it does basically the same thing as Tivo but without monthly fees.

 

[Queasy]

I've got a DirecTV Tivo that I expanded which is awesome. Wish they would give more options to the receivers like a DVD player and/or media server options though. Apparently DirecTV's new owners are considering going with their own DVR options once the Tivo contract is up so I doubt we'll see anything beyond the HD DirecTivos.

 

[RossMAN]

Queasy,

DirecTIVO freakin' rocks. I've had ReplayTV 3060, DirecTV and ReplayTV 5040. DirecTIVO is by far the best desktop PVR I have ever used.

 

[gtsukada]

can tivo be streamed through a network like a replaytv. i kow you can stream videos onto your computer and xbox wiht a replay.

 

[Kremlar]

If your PC's video card has S-Video, get a TV tuner card ($90) + PVR (Tivo like software for $60) ... it does basically the same thing as Tivo but without monthly fees.

I recently switched to SageTV and ditched my TiVo. I can't believe how great the software is, especially the newly released 2.0. I run 3 tuner cards so can watch/record up to 3 simultaneous programs, plus stream the content (both recorded and live) over my network to my home theater room. I can also very easily dump files to my server, to DVDs, etc.

I run HTPCs in my 2 TV watching rooms anyway, so I didn't have to worry about the additional cost of a PC.

Nothing against TiVo - it's fantastic. However, it's amazing what you can do with a PC and some software.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Kremlar

If your PC's video card has S-Video, get a TV tuner card ($90) + PVR (Tivo like software for $60) ... it does basically the same thing as Tivo but without monthly fees.

I recently switched to SageTV and ditched my TiVo. I can't believe how great the software is, especially the newly released 2.0. I run 3 tuner cards so can watch/record up to 3 simultaneous programs, plus stream the content (both recorded and live) over my network to my home theater room. I can also very easily dump files to my server, to DVDs, etc.

I run HTPCs in my 2 TV watching rooms anyway, so I didn't have to worry about the additional cost of a PC.

Nothing against TiVo - it's fantastic. However, it's amazing what you can do with a PC and some software.

That's exactly what I plan on doing. Which remote do you use?

 

[Kremlar]

I'm currently using the remote included with the Happauge PVR-250. However, I just purchased a Home Theater Master MX-800 and plan on switching over to that. I need the RF/IR Blaster capability since the equipment is towards the back of my room.

 

[Dulanic]

Replay > Tivo unless it is DirecTivo...

 

[KK]

I also have the Toshiba model with basic service. I don't think I'm going to spend any money on their monthly service. If I want to see something bad enough I'll manually tell I to record.

What they need is a TIVO unit that can record the entire cable signal, everything on it. I wonder how hard that would be to accomplish.

KK

 

[Dulanic]

Originally posted by: KK
I also have the Toshiba model with basic service. I don't think I'm going to spend any money on their monthly service. If I want to see something bad enough I'll manually tell I to record.

What they need is a TIVO unit that can record the entire cable signal, everything on it. I wonder how hard that would be to accomplish.

KK

Ill be quite happy when HD DirecTivo comes out... Can record 2 shows and watch a 3rd.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
does tivo cost monthly?

Yes $299 lifetime or $12.95/mo

You could get Tivo like functionality WITHOUT a lifetime or monthly fee though.

If your PC's video card has S-Video, get a TV tuner card ($90) + PVR (Tivo like software for $60) ... it does basically the same thing as Tivo but without monthly fees.

Do people that do this have their PC's in their living rooms next to their TV's? I always wondered about the logistics of this...you would have to have your PC in close proximity of your TV, which wouldn't be possible in a lot of people's cases. It just seems like it would be awkward to control that type of setup...dunno.

Anyway Rossman, your solution cost $150, got mine WITH an included progressive scan DVD player built in for $85.

Tivo basic service is free. You can record programs up to 3 days in advance, as well as fast forward, rewind, slomo, and pause live TV.

Tivo Plus service for $12.95 allows you to record up to two weeks in advance, use a network device to play MP3s and JPEGS on your TV, use a Season pass to automatically find and record your favorite TV shows, skip repeats in recording, set recording from any internet connection, move recorded shows from one Tivo to another, and coming soon: move recordings to a PC for viewing or copying to a DVD/VCD (supposed to be mid 2004).

I have a TV card that has PVR capabilities, but it's too problematic (Haupaugge software crashes half the time I use it). Tivo is the way to go