Pros: watch what you want, when you want Cons: if show run over, you may miss it.
TiVolution is coming. “What are you talking about?”. Simple! The way we watch TV is changing before our vary eyes. No longer are we tied to the network’s schedules. Tivo and its main competitor Replay TV have developed an...
Pros: Makes TV 2x as good, Cool, WOW factor, It is the future Cons: If you dont use TV, there is no point
Pause your TV. Rewind your TV. Watch TV without commercials. Have your VCR tape shows that you don't even know are on, shows that you end up liking but you didn't even know it. Whoa. Stop Salivating. This can be yours AND MORE, from TiVo, the...
Pros: Great freedom from tv schedules Cons: Collects anonymous database to be sold to marketers
Even though we all know that the ads shown on tv end up sponsoring and paying for our favorite football games or shows, we still have a hard time with these commercial breaks. How many times do we get turned off by these refrains, "we must take a...
Pros: Really changes TV for the better, especially for those who like television the least. Cons: This may be an intermediate technology and the hardware quality is mediocre.
So you’ve read about the “TiVolution” and seen the infomercials and it sounds interesting, in theory. Yet maybe you’re not really looking to start a revolution but just want to replace that aging VCR (which the Smithsonian wants) or just want to set up...
Pros: Innovative features, enhances TV watching Cons: Wish it had higher capacity
My husband and I bought the 30-hour Tivo (Sony recorder) three weeks ago, and it has completely changed the way we watch TV. This is an excellent product that has exceeded all my expectations about how it would work.
Pros: Almost everything Cons: Modem is sensitive to noise and surge
I bought my first TiVo for several reasons:
1. I was tired of missing quality TV programs because of some network suit arbitrarily playing musical programs with my favorite shows.
2. I work from dusk til dawn, which precludes me from...
Pros: World class interface, tech jump Cons: Needs more storage in stock unit
I am an avid fan of the video medium albeit of late in regards to television I was becoming more and more irritated by the preponderance of advertising, bad programming, etc. Then came TIVO.
I was an early adopter, paying 1200.00 including...
Pros: Change your TV habits forever Cons: Almost easy to use
You need a Tivo. Stop reading this review now, and go buy one. What? You're still reading? OK, so you're not willing to spend a few hundred bucks instantly on the advice of a total stranger. I can live with that. But, please believe me when I say...
Pros: Life changing in terms of TV. Cons: Is a little expensive.
Philips Tivo HD31202
What does it do? It totally changes the way you watch TV. Never miss your favorite program, no searching for blank videotapes to record on. Stop letting a station manager at the networks decide when you see what....
Pros: It's so easy, anyone can use it. 30 hours is a lot of time. Cons: You may end up fighting for your share of the 30 hours.
I have had my TiVo for 6 months and have never regretted getting it.I have it hooked up to my Digital Cable and it works very well. I had minor problems early on with the channel changing accuracy, but it was just a matter of changing codes. It does what...
Pros: easy to use, "surprise" shows Cons: multiple tapings, addictive
I don't mean to offend anyone with the title of this review. I know that there are many gadget-loving women out there, but I'm not one of them. In fact, I don't even like television! Part of the problem might be that I'm lacking a degree in rocket...
Pros: TV when you want it without the hassle, relatively inexpensive to buy, easy to use Cons: Long installation process, can't record a show while watching another on at same time
It's here, people! Revolutionary television! Yes indeedy... after years of hearing the whispers amongst computer and gadget geeks across the globe, computerized television has arrived. And as someone who loves TV, let me just say, THANK THE LORD!!!...
Pros: Pause live tv; great guide; better use of your tv time Cons: "Tivo Suggests" goes a little nuts sometimes; Slightly unstable
Do you, like I, have a "scratch" VCR tape or two that you use to record shows you don't want to keep, but don't want to miss? Do you forget when your favourite shows are on? Do you wish you could pause, quickly review or fast forward live tv?...
Pros: get hooked easily, easy to set up Cons: have to pay for a subscription
Two weeks ago, I had never heard of TIVO. Today, I love it. My son bought me a Philips Tivo 30 hour personal video recorder last week and I am already hooked. When he brought it over to my house, I said, “get ride of that. I don’t need another...
Pros: It really will change your life Cons: It's a sin to use the words "TiVo" and "con" in the same sentence
Ok- I admit it. I'm obsessed with TV. And, by association, TiVo. You see, for me, TiVo *IS* TV. It causes me terrible pain to imagine life without TiVo. Terrible, icky pain.
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As I rack my mind thinking of the bad points about...
Pros: Flexible, adaptable, smart, and even hackable (thanks to open source) Cons: A little slow in bringing up menus sometimes; limited storage capacity on the lower model (easily fixed with a second drive)
I must admit that the first time I ever heard of the TiVo I thought "Oh, how pointless. So you can pause live TV. Big deal." I wondered what the point was on spending all that money on a VCR that had no removable media and a decidedly...
Pros: Pause live TV, instant replay, never miss your favorite shows Cons: documentation could be more detailed regarding specific features
Why TiVo? I had some "spare change" and had seen a few ads for TiVo on television. I'm not a big TV watcher; there's only a few shows, such as West Wing and Sports Night, that I like to watch on a regular basis. Or so I thought until...
Pros: Ease of Navigation Cons: Inferior On Demand Guide
What is Tivo?
Quite simply, it's a smart VCR that has a wealth of advantages over the more traditional units that have become commonplace fixtures in our homes. Tivo takes television to the next level, adding impressive functionality...
Pros: Easy to skip commercials. High quality. Cons: I had to return the first one which had some problems.
I have the Phillips PTV 312 w/ 30 hour capacity (at low recording quality). I only record at the highest quality and that bring the capacity down to 6 hours.
I can finally watch television again w/ this product. Television content is 50%...
Pros: performs exactly as described Cons: yet another remote
We bought the TiVo for a couple of reasons. First of all, I suppose, we are geeks. We like technology, and the TiVo is a nifty gadget. Secondly, despite having digital cable, the way TV works is, all the things you might want to watch are on at the same...
Pros: Super easy to use Cons: Somewhat difficult to set up
I love my TiVo. There's no other way to say it. Imagine having a machine that rewinds without a mechanical pause. Imagine stopping a live show to go to the bathroom, then clicking a remote to end up exactly where you left off. The convenience is...
Pros: Great technology Cons: Terrible quality control
I really loved all 5 TIVO units that I had.
Why 5 units? Because all 5 were defective and I had to return them. I finally quit and got my money back. I will probably wait for the second-generation machines. Read on, if you are interested in my...
Pros: Easy to use, great interfaces, very adaptable to your lifestyle Cons: Harder to channel surf, records all syndicated shows if you don't tell it otherwise
I love this new toy!
My fiance desperately wanted a Tivo after his friend bought one, and I was very against it. I really didn't think we needed yet another gadget to add to our growing pile of dvd, cd, vhs and other electronic equipment...
Pros: Changes the way you watch TV... Totally Cons: Don't buy a 14hr unit
Don't make the mistake of viewing TiVo as a glorified VCR. It's anything but.
Sure, TiVo can tape a show for you when you're out, but that's not its primary purpose. Instead, TiVo is meant to keep you from watching live TV. As strange as it...
Pros: Will revolutionize the way you watch TV Cons: Addictive; need to comparison shop
The following is a slightly updated review of my PTV100 review. The PT100 is essentially discontinued, having been replaced by the larger PT300 and Sony models. Other than storage capacity, the PT100 and PT300 models are identical.
Pros: It will free you from TV schedules and let you watch what you want, when you want Cons: It's a bit pricey. Channel surfing is slow. Some features haven't been perfected yet.
Think of all the advances in TV viewing: color, remote control, cable, satellite, VCR's, DVD... TiVo will be bigger than all of these. In this review, I will discuss some of TiVo's key features, and describe my own thoughts or experiences...
Pros: Read the features, it does exactly that. Cons: Price fluctuations and getting burned.
I had been researching TIVO for almost 6 months, comparing it to Replay and other pseudo-competitors. Then on the radio, they say that Phillips is doing a LIVE demo at my local Good Guys Electronics.
Pros: YOU are in control of your TV! Cons: Expensive to buy plus additional fees
A month ago I had barely heard of TiVo and now after using it for a couple of days I can’t imagine not having one. Let me tell you how I ended up with a TiVo.
I was reading the following review by Peter Weisenberg (pweisenberg):
Pros: Like a VCR on steroids Cons: non-transferrable service
Every once in a while, a device that is more revolutionary than evolutionary comes along. At first glance, most people would consider the new "personal recorders" being sold by under the TiVo and Replay TV brand names as more evolutionary than...
Pros: Easy-to-use, lets you decide what to watch and when Cons: (Product)lifetime service fee is $199 or $9.99/month
I've been watching Tivo for over a year now and this Christmas there was a $100 rebate which brought it down to $279 so I took the plunge. As I expected it has changed the way I watch T.V.
I have a very busy career and an active life so I'm...
Pros: Everything about it Cons: Not one thing except a little pricey, but well worth it!
Every since we heard about this Tivo System we have been wanting to buy it. Of course we didn't know for sure what all it did, but because my husband is always looking at getting the newest technology, we just "had to have it". I am so glad...
Pros: Tremendous user interface; Makes TV better Cons: I watch more TV than before
TiVo has changed the way I watch television. I no longer surf from 10 to 11 p.m., searching hopelessly for something to watch. Instead, I press the TiVo button, and select "Now playing." Invariably, there are fifteen things I want to watch....
TiVo is a server for television programs. Like a VCR, it captures television programming and replays upon your demand. However, that's where the similarity ends. The programming features are truly fantastic. Imagine how your television viewing habits...
Pros: Easy to Use, Fun to Navigate, Always See What You want Cons: Somewhat slower menus when system is working, long setup.
I can remember when I first about Tivo. It was the CES show 1 year before the product came out, and it was one thing people were talking about. The problem was, was that when the product was launched, it was around $1000 for the unit. Ever since, the...
Pros: TV the Way you want it! Never have to worry about Tapes again! Cons: Set up is tricky with more than 4 devices connected to TV.
I don't think there has been a technology that has come along since the PC and the Internet that has changed the way I handle my time and life. TiVo will totally change how you watch TV.
With the Season Pass feature, you will be able to set...
Pros: Never miss a show, no surfing, Skip commercials, Instant replay Cons: Encountered some bugs, 2.0 upgrade rumored to take up 10gigs of space
HOW I GOT IT FOR $100? :
Yes, it's true. Last November, Mercata had a promo - 20% combined with MSN - 20% off, plus a TiVo mail-in rebate - $100 off, plus a Mercata buy down - $70-80 off. After all that, I was still thinking of not accepting the...
Pros: No rewinding, on screen program listings, Multiple recording Quality levels Cons: FRAGILE MODEM/Hardware, price, subscription to Tivo Service REQUIRED
My recent jolt of electronic coolness has taken the form of a Phillips Personal Television Recorder, or a Tivo for short.
Having purchased an open box 14 hour unit (an old 100 model) for a mere $90, I was hooked very easily/quickly.
Ah, but...
Pros: easy, fast, and you will never have to worry about missing your favorite show again Cons: I can't think of any
Tivo is an great new product unlike any I have ever seen. All you have to do is enter in your favorite shows an it will record it from all channel is at all times that it is on. You can also record that show for a specific time.
Pros: Life-changing TV experience in a box. Let TiVo "seek and record" your favorite shows. Cons: TiVo sometimes freezes and has to be rebooted. 30 hours isn't enough space.
There's an English idiom about being the best thing since sliced bread. In my opinion, TiVo is better than sliced bread.
TiVo really isn't all that revolutionary from a technological perspective, in fact, it's a natural "product" of several...
Pros: record, pause, rewind and store live tv Cons: none
Well I can't tell you how many times I have run to the bathroom only to miss the 97 yard, game winning kick off return for a touchdown (Uh Tennessee game last year) and do you know how mad I was? If only I had a TiVO
Pros: Simple, time saver, flexibility in your life! Cons: I still haven't figured out how to transfer the tivo file to a video tape.
Last Christmas we bought a Tivo 30 hour unit. My husband works in the disk drive industry and had done so prototype testing on them. He was very excited to show me a new gadget that I was sure we didn't need. I was skeptical because our house has more...
Pros: Really changes TV viewing Cons: Product placement can be tricky and those extra fees!
I decided to buy this TiVo thing after my wife saw one in action at her friend's house. We both work and sometimes when we get home from work, we have better things to do than watch tv. Well, if we do this, we end up missing shows we would otherwise...
Pros: Ease of use, excellent recommendations Cons: A bit complicated to set up when you have lots of things to hook up to it (TV, VCR, satellite)
I love TIVO! I actually purchased the system for my husband, hoping it would cut down the channel surfing because he would always have something to watch that he was really interested in. I was right. What I didn't expect was that I would get as much out...
Pros: Changes the way you watch TV. Really! Cons: None!!!
I bought my Tivo about a month ago, after succumbing to all of my friend’s constant pressure to buy one. Yes, in my group of people, I was the last to buy a Tivo. They were asking me how I could possibly watch T.V. without one, and I would always...
Pros: Simplicity of use Cons: Watch more TV, but higher quality
I had watched the price falling on Tivos for a while and I knew that only the 30 hour version would do for me. When it hit $399 at circuit city with a $100 rebate, I had no reason not to buy it any more.
Actually I don't have TiVo, i was given one and had it for about a month and just got fed up with it. The fact that you can record any show at any time and watch it whenever you want is just ridiculous. Really who needs that much TV??? I have a...
Pros: Easy to use; easy to set up Cons: a bit expensive
Having 2 small children makes watching TV a hit-or-miss activity. Most shows are interrupted several times, and some are missed entirely. Phones ring, bathrooms call, kids scream -- it's nerve wracking.
Pros: Easy to operate, good recording quality, great technology, MEDIUM Quality or higher recording quality looks great Cons: Can't think of any!
ATTENTION WORLD--THE 'TIVO-LUTION' HAS BEGUN!
No more worries! 1) "Did I set my VCR?" 2) "Do I have enough video tape left to record my shows?" 3)"What did Chandler just say to Monica (on Friends)?"
Pros: Amazingly simple to operate Cons: It could come in better colors
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that TiVO would have such an impact on my television enjoyment. I initially thought it would just be like a VCR....boy was I ever wrong.
TiVO pays attention to the shows you like to watch, and...
Pros: Watch your shows anytime. Pause reality Cons: tracks what you watch and data is sold to marketers
How much is your privacy worth?
Firstly, the actual product is cool. Overpriced, but if you have the money, it is a worthy addition to your home theater. The ability to pause programs and watch what you want when you want it is a step in the...
I bought this wonderful device two months ago and must say that it has completely changed the way I watch television. The most important factor for me was the ease of recording programs. You search by name or genre, and then get a choice between...
Pros: ease of use, flexibility Cons: cost, over zealous recording
I'm the kind of guy who likes to watch my favorite programs when I want to watch them, not when the networks want me to. I have 2 vcrs that i often fill weekly with vcr plus codes so i can have this luxury. When one of those VCR's died I decided...
Pros: new technology makes tv recording automatic. Cons: Stalling, 3 defective units, Tivo is dishonest!
I am on my 3rd unit in 90 days. The first one was dead in days. The second one took over 10 hours to make it's daily call. The technical support people were un-educated to say the least. Even though I clearly told them my phone line was plugged...
I want to start by saying that I love my TiVo. I have quickly become very addicted and would highly recommend the technology to anyone. I must raise one issue with the equipment manufacturer of my unit, Philips. They must be using second hand modems...
Pros: Watch TV when you want to. Cons: Have to watch what you are taping
This is the greatest invention since sliced bread. I have the Phillips 30 hour recorder. I wish it was a 60 hour because if you want to record in high quality it only tapes 9 1/2 hours. You can tape in medium quality for 19 hours and low is the 30...
Pros: Excellent video quality, easy recording and pauses live TV Cons: Very difficult setup, more expensive than a VCR
Tivo will change the way you watch TV, if you can get through the setup process. If your VCR is blinking '12:00' right now, this isn't the toy for you.
The Tivo is somewhere between a VCR and a computer. It's very sophisticated: it knows TV...
Pros: Watch what you want, when you want. No commercials! Cons: Monthly fee or large payment to Tivo
I love my Tivo!! Worth every dime, don't know how I ever lived without one! If non-Tivo owners realized the benefits EVERYONE would have one! The interface is very well done and the remote has just the right number of features and fits well in the hand....
Pros: Can record a tv show if you are going to miss it. Cons: instalation
I am a brand new user of Tivo. I just got it in my home this past weekend. I am still trying to figure out how to use it. My friends have it also, and say that once you use it a few times, its as easy as getting dressed. I am a dancer and I have several...
I love TiVo!!!!!! No tapes at all!The best part is that you can do Slow Mo and Instant Replay while watching live tv! And you can watch a show anytime you want to! With TiVo you can see if a show is good with its rating system. Thats definity a change...
Pros: No video tape, pause LIVE TV, rewind LIVE TV, your favorite shows always recorded Cons: Hard to set up
Tivo is the greatest invention since the personal computer. If you froze me and woke me up in the year 2100 and said there was this new invention called a Tivo, I would think it was amazing even a hundred years from now. You will never sit down in front...
After fighting with a TiVo for a week I returned it. Here's why: 1. It changes the channel you are viewing. Sometimes it asks you, most often it does not. 2. The picture/frame freezes (OFTEN). Sometimes for 10-20 seconds, sometimes forever. 3....
Pros: Extremely easy to use, never miss your favorite shows Cons: May cause you to ignore other parts of your life
I got a TiVo to easily record all of the soccer games I used to miss out on. The interface makes it simple to find what you want to record and with a few clicks of the remote you're all set to go. I set up a keyword for soccer which allows me to see...
Ok, I do not actually own tivo, but my brother does (I am not sure if it is the 300 model). I visited him recently and got a taste of what this thing is all about. It is a very neat service. You can watch your favorite shows at your own pace. You can...
Pros: Pause Live TV, Season Pass, FF Through Commercials Cons: Price
I absolutely love my tivo. I really don't know how I ever lived without it. I can set up a season pass and not have to worry about remembering to tape it or if the tape was in like I would for the ancient technology of the vcr. A season pass is when...
Philips Remote Control - Home Theater, DVR DETAILS: Philips Magnavox Universal Remotes let you replace a broken or lost remote or combine more than one remote into one. In addition, this remote...
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