TiVo Series2 DVR (40-hours)

March 22, 2005 12:37

4.0/5
Since I got my Tivo, I hardly ever watch live TV.

Recording shows is easy, and with a broadband connection, programming can be done from anywhere with web access. I'd like a few more options though, such as being able to start recording late, not just finish late.

Watching sporting events is more fun now with pause, replay and frame-by-frame features.

In addition to television features, it's nice to be able to play the music collection stored on my computer. I'd like to see Tivo play iTunes Music Store files, however.

I can't speak to product support, since I've had nothing to contact them about. Any questions I've had are easily answered by browsing the Tivo website.

The only feature that doesn't work well is Tivo-to-go, which allows you to move shows to a computer for viewing elsewhere. The system update for this feature made the interface very sluggish, and copying to a computer takes a prohibitively long time.

Overall, this is probably my favorite piece of electronics in the house.

- nateb

January 13, 2004 01:28

3.5/5

February 26, 2008 06:58

4.5/5
Out of all the technology items we own, this one has stood the test of time. I mean how many other tech products do you own and use for over 5 years and still think, I don't need a replacement or upgrade, this thing still rocks.

I love the Amazon Unbox integration, the downloadable programs (CNET has a great one), the interface is great!!! Probably one of my favorite interfaces of all products.

The remote alone will make me keep this product as long as possible. It's simple and easy to use.

The only reason to upgrade will be to get HD, but I'll buy a Tivo for that too, they won me over and I won't trust a cable company to do my DVR work.

- rkerry

February 4, 2008 05:38

4.5/5
Tivo is awesome. If you have one, you are hooked. If you don't, you should be jealous.

- chrisemcleod

June 9, 2007 05:54

3.5/5
the 40 hour does what i need although my tv ipod will record
more. i don't like it changing channels to record something while watching a program and having to go back to what i was watching. the telephone or network connection i chose the internet connection and had to buy a usb to usb connector that was a pain. now they have a dedicated unit for tivo wireless connection like everything else i have it.
it works. thats it. i like that it will pick programs that i would like to watch in the future and has recorded programs to watch if nothing intesting is on.

- donthemon

January 7, 2006 05:00

4.5/5
Since I got my tivo, I almost never watch live tv; I can watch whatever I want. The interface is nice-looking and easy to use. It also has the advantage of network connectivity, and the software is always having features added. Cnet is wrong in saying you need a landline; I have broadband and Voip, and I never had to use a phone line.

- martyvonx

February 23, 2005 06:17

4.0/5

February 22, 2005 12:57

4.0/5

January 12, 2005 05:49
Good
1.5/5

January 12, 2005 04:37

4.0/5