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TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
Studio : TiVo
by TiVo
Brand : TiVo
Model : TCD652160
HardDisk Size : 500 GB
Publisher : TiVo
Color : Black
EAN : 0893835000815
UPC : 851342000742
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 413 reviews)
List Price : $249.99
Our Price : Too low to display
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Controls cable TV with record, pause, rewind and fast-forward in HD
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Records two HD channels at once, while watching another recorded show
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160GB internal hard drive records up to 20 hours of high definition programming (or 180 hours of standard definition)
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Video output modes include: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
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Sources supported: Digital cable, Analog cable, Digital antenna (ATSC), Analog antenna and broadband content
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Product Description |
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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 Features
Search for HD movies and sports: With our intelligent search features, you can easily find a specific director, actor, player, or team among the world of both broadcast and broadband content. Prefer to see a movie in high definition? Do a WishListTM search and the TiVo service will automatically record the HD version and place it in your Now Playing List.
Record movies in HD: When recording with TiVo HD, you have the option of capturing shows in standard or high definition. Plus, when you play them back, you can easily pause or rewind HD instant replays without ever sacrificing their original razor-sharp HD resolution.
Download movies from the Internet: Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box.
Access your music library with the remote: When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network, your HDTV can connect right to millions of songs and playlists available over the Internet. You can now enjoy digital music on the best sound system in the house.
Schedule an HD premiere: With TiVo, you can do your TV scheduling from any computer when you are away from home. Log onto TiVo.com, click on a show, and you're done. |
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HD & HDXL is now old news... |
I purchased the Tivo HD with the intent of grabbing OTA HD channels and saving a few bucks from feeding the cable hogs. Unfortunately I never got a chance. For me, it had everything to do with grabbing OTA HD channels. After multiple antenna purchases, I just couldn't get all the local channels that were strong enough to be an equivalent (or better) replacement option. Granted, this is no fault of the Tivo unit.
So I returned it. And I was disappointed to do so because I was looking forward to the change. But an outdoor antenna is not an option (live in apartment) so what is done is done.
The only other thing I might mention is the Tivo HD and HDXL is now old news. The new Premiere is the newest thing to have. Satellitetvsports carries them and you can pre-order them (they don't ship until first part of April). |
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Tivo with COMCAST |
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I was not happy with the integration of TIVO with COMCAST. TIVO did not support COMCAST's ON DEMAND and in-coming phone call notification. COMCAST is test marketing their version of TIVO + COMCAST in some markets. On-line reviews show that the COMCAST version of TIVO may solve my complaints. The TIVO hd + TIVO service worked great otherwise. |
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No Comparing TiVo To Satellite/Cable DVRs |
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I've been using a DishNetwork DVR for a few years and it is probably the best of all cable and satellite providers. The TiVo just blows these DVRs out of the water with its many features. |
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TIVO HD Review |
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We've really enjoyed the TIVO HD after finally getting a good cable card from Comcast on the third try. In the process of identifying the problem as the cable card both the online support information and tech support by phone were helpful. The user interface is much better than on the Comcast/ Motorola HD DVR but changing modes is still a little slower than I would have expected considering that we have very fast (>10 meg/ sec) internet download speeds. The feature set is awesome with streaming from Netflix and You Tube and downloads from Satellitetvsports, Blockbuster and more who all charge less than Comcast for their PPV movies. With all these great options, the base unit is a bit short on hard drive memory at 250 gigs, especially in today's HD world. I added the Western Digital 1 Tb memory extender, though, and it hooked up seamlessly and has worked well. Audio and video quality are good, but not Blu ray quality, of course. My son loves the fact that he can access the unit remotely through our whole house network, record programs and download them to his PC for viewing. This feature is definitely part of the units awesomeness. Over all I am very pleased with the product. |
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Excellent features; caution to analog cable subscribers |
I've been using the Tivo HD for a couple of months now, and I love the features of this unit. I can schedule recordings from my mobile phone using a Tivo app, and I often browse TV listings on Yahoo TV and select programs to record.
The on-screen guide is nice and can be setup just to show your favorite channels (so you don't have to sift through channels that are of no interest).
It also hooked-up seamlessly to my home wireless network with the optional wireless network adapter. I later upgraded to a wireless-n network and it continued accessing with no problems.
It's nice to know that the unit is expandable with an external hard-disk drive if you're keeping a lot of programs/movies indefinitely.
I've also used the Tivo to rent movies from Satellitetvsports Video On Demand and this worked very well. The movies are available to watch about 45 minutes after choosing them.
A word of caution, however, for analog cable subscribers. Within a few days of installing this unit with my analog cable connection, I noticed the picture was frozen on the screen while tuned to a TV program. When changing the channel the screen just went gray and I had to restart the unit. This happens sporadically (at least once per week for me), but I discovered that changing the channels multiple times using the up/down arrows and then switching to the other tuner by clicking Live TV and doing the same thing will usually get the unit "unfrozen". I've since discovered that this is a widespread problem and it also known to Tivo (as you can see if you Google "Tivo Gray Screen"). This problem may exist for digital cable subscribers, but seems mainly to affect analog.
Overall I'm happy with the unit since I figured out how to get past the occasional freeze. |
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