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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:46 PM
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Just got Tivo ask me almost anything.
It's the coolest thing since the Microwave.My own instant replays,now that's cool!
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:47 PM
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1. How do you like paying to record everything now?
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:51 PM
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3. $5.00 a month.
It's pretty cool a must have.I'll never miss an episode of the daily show again.
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:53 PM
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6. But, my video recorder does that now.
I set the timer to record 10:59-11:30 Mon-Fri. (I know, Fri night is a waste, but like OCC, I'll watch Daily Show 24 hours a day).
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:55 PM
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9. I put it under
record for the season once and it's done.Can you pause live tv?
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:58 PM
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11. Right
You manually set the time for every show. You have to provide a video tape. You have to fast forward or rewind for every show you want to see on that tape.

Tivo allows you to set what shows you want to see. No video tape required. You have every show on the Tivo on a list. You have rewind or pause TV. You can program your Tivo remotely from a browser. All for $13/month or $250. It's a life changer. Now, I can watch all the shows I want. There is always something on TV because I have already recorded it.
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-30-05 01:15 AM
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24. All that is wonderful if you can afford it, if not, it just sucks
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Pithlet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:48 PM
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2. TiVo is wonderful.
It's so much more than just recording things. It really changes how you watch TV. I think I actually watch a lot less of it, and more quality stuff. And now that I sound completely like a TiVo ad, I'll stop now.
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:51 PM
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4. But paying $15 (I think) a month besides cable sucks
To me. I just get "family" cable, no premium anything and it still costs $42 a month
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:53 PM
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7. Dierect tv is $5.00
a month plus the 42.00 regular.The unit is free after rebate.
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:59 PM
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13. I pay $13/month and it's worth it.
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Pithlet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:59 PM
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14. Well, like anything
You have to decide if you like it enough to budget it into your finances. And, not everyone is going to think it is. And, I agree, cable is outragious these days. They've basically been allowed to monopolize areas and charge whatever they want.
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Ladyhawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 10:00 PM
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21. I can't afford it. I am still without TV.
Plus, the packages suck ass. NO COMEDY CENTRAL! NO ANIMAL PLANET! ARRRGGGGHHH!
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:52 PM
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5. Friends of ours
said the same thing.No commercials.She only watchs the shows she wants with no filler.
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:55 PM
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8. Tivo is the best.
Absolutely the best. It's a total life changer.
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:56 PM
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10. Just got it
and I'm in love already.
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 06:58 PM
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12. Is there life after death?
I really should get tivo.
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 09:33 PM
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20. I don't know
but you can pause and reverse life in slo-mo.
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 10:28 PM
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23. Great!
That's even better.
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 07:02 PM
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15. I have Comcast DVR...
it's been a total eye-opener. :) Have fun
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Mayberry Machiavelli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 07:34 PM
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17. Does comcast make one that burns DVDs?
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 07:54 PM
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19. Good question.
To be honest, we're still relatively new to this so I'm not sure. We did specify that we wanted a dual-tuner unit, but I wasn't aware they made them able to burn.

The unit supposedly is able to hook up to your computer, but taking a look at the huge mess of cords behind my entertainment center, I'm holding off on experimenting for now :)
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 07:02 PM
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16. OK great benefits, but I watch OCC and the CSI's, thats it
and record Daily Show. I hate TV, it corrodes our brains. They send messages buried in the programs. Reruns are the only cure, they strip the messages out except for buy more, eat more. tell lies.

Trust me it's a big conspiracy.:tinfoilhat:
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 07:39 PM
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18. I became poor, so it is an unfordable luxury except for
food, the internet, and the basics in life. Just like my microwave has become my best friend, I try to keep the electric bill down too.


Them vampiric devices do suck the wallet dry. :sarcasm:
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Baclava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-29-05 10:15 PM
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22. Tivo + Sunday Ticket = greatest advance of civilization...
...in the history of our planet...

End of story.
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gizmo1979 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-30-05 01:35 AM
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25. Football yourself
right into a blissful oblivion of nfl heaven!
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hibbing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-30-05 01:37 AM
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26. Roadhouse is on now..
The Double Duece in all its glory
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