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: Great promise. Bad Execution.
Rating
Written By theuerkorn
Date Written Feb 25 2008
Summary
Alright, this year Santa brought TiVo to our house and after 2 months of usage the feelings are mixed towards this new companion. It does pretty much everything it claims to be, but there is enough room for improvement that keeps us from getting all too...
Strength
2 week program guide, easy recording and season pass, HD viewing and recording, sleek design
Weakness
Slooow interface, instabilities, loooong reboot, subscription required for basic function
Bottom Line
An intelligent video recorder with HD capabilities, but with a lot of infancy problems and restrictive DRM.
Quick Summary Great value; excellent video quality; great feature set, although a step down from Series 2 in a couple areas; somewhat complicated CableCard install and monthly fee structure; compatibility problems with Switched Digital Video...
Strength
Value; video quality; feature set; price; capacity
Weakness
Possible incompatibility with SDV in some areas; fees; CableCard installation
Bottom Line
Highly recommended overall, but expect some minor setup headaches. Also, investigate SDV compatibility and CableCard fees before purchasing. Otherwise, an excellent unit for the price.
update enables the eSATA port for use with approved external hard drives like the Western Digital MY DVR Expander, which adds additional recording space to your TiVo. The update also includes recent Rhapsody and Amazon Unboxed enhancements, multi-room...
Strength
loaded with great features and is customisable
Weakness
Fiddly to install , hard to use , bland interface , multiple system faults
