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TiVo HD XL (150 HD hours)
Just note that you'll need high-def TiVos (TiVo HD, TiVo HD XL, or TiVo Series3) to play HD video--older Series2 models can accept only non-HD video transfers. The big caveats: Before you consider the TiVo HD XL Before we delve into the details of...
September, 2008
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TiVo HD XL DVR (150-HD hours)
Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third, previously recorded one ; huge 1TB storage capacity ; expandable storage ; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals ; 30-second commercial skip ; excellent easy-to-use interface ...
Requires subscription fee in addition to cable bill ; sluggish transitions between menu screens ; does not work with video-on-demand services ; requires extra tuner box for cable systems with switched digital video services ; must program 30-second ...
The TiVo HD XL charges a hefty premium for its spacious recording capacity and THX certification, but most users will be content sticking to the all-but-identical standard TiVo HD DVR.
The big caveats: Before you consider the TiVo HD XL Before we delve into the details of the TiVo HD XL, prospective buyers need to know the following:No satellite TV compatibility: The TiVo HD XL is designed to receive only cable and...
September, 2008
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TiVo HD DVR (20-HD hours) review
Includes nearly all the features of previous Series3 model at a lower price ; can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third, previously recorded one ; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals ; 30-second commercial skip ; ...
Requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill ; sluggish transitions between menu screens ; does not work with video-on-demand and switched digital video services ; must program 30-second skip ; no picture-in-picture ; TiVo To Go requires long, slow ...
While it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, the TiVo HD's excellent onscreen interface and long list of network and Internet features puts it in a class above the generic high-def DVRs offered by most ...
The big caveats: Before you consider the TiVo HD Before we delve into the details of the TiVo HD, prospective buyers need to know the following:No satellite TV compatibility: The TiVo HD is designed to receive only cable and over-the-air...
July, 2007
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TiVo HD (20 HD hours)
More affordable than previous Series 3 model, but retains nearly all its key capabilities ; can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third, previously recorded one ; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals ; replaces your ...
Until expandable storage option is supported, the TiVo HD is limited to 20 hours of HD video capacity ; requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill ; sluggish transitions between menu screens ; does not work video-on-demand and switched digital ...
While it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, the TiVo HD's excellent onscreen interface and long list of network and Internet features puts it in a class above the generic high-def DVRs offered by most ...
The big caveats: Before you consider the TiVo HD Before we delve into the details of the TiVo HD, prospective buyers need to know the following:No satellite TV compatibility: The TiVo HD is designed to receive only cable and over-the-air...
July, 2007
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TiVo HD XL
If you need the storage space for HD programming, or you record an awful lot of regular programming and like to keep it on hand, then you can probably justify the price of the HD XL. It's got more storage space out of the box than any other available ...
150 hours of HD video storage, 1 TB of storage space, True HD 1080i output, Backlit, programmable remote control, CableCARD support replaces digital cable box
Including 1TB (yes, that's 1 Terabyte) of video storage, enough for 150...
The TiVo HD XL is an HD cable DVR with extra-long recording time. If you plan to use the HD XL to replace your cable box, be sure and check with your cable company first before buying the HD XL - they're required by law to support the device but...
June, 2009
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TiVo HD XL DVR
Get the TiVo HD XL DVR with simultaneous HD recording and never miss your favorite show again.
September, 2008
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TiVo HD XL
The TiVo HD XL is the successor to the TiVo Series3, but in the TiVo HD's shell. Offering a lot more recording capacity, this model adds THX certification and includes the backlit TiVo Glo remote. I just wish the price wasn't quite so steep.
Easy to use. 1TB hard drive. Dual HD tuners. eSATA port. Backlit TiVo Glo remote. Includes an HDMI cable.
Pricey. Cable TV DVRs can be less expensive in the long run. YouTube videos often don't look too hot on a large HDTV.
Sure, the TiVo HD XL is an improvement over the TiVo HD, but ultimately, given its price, it's not all that compelling unless you record a lot of HD programming. All Shots The XL features the same 3.4-by-16.5-by-12.6-inch (HWD) chassis as the TiVo...
September, 2008
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TiVo HD
A year ago, we gave the $800 TiVo Series3 our Best of Test award. Now, you can get most of its top-of-the-line features for $500 less. The hard drive is a little bit smaller - just 180 hours of standard-def recording or 20 hours of HD - but you get ...
Dual HD tuners. Downloadable movies and TV from Amazon Unbox. Streams MP3s and photos from PCs. Mobile access to scheduling from some Verizon phones. Traffic information and weather forecasts from Yahoo
Monthly fee is a little steep on top of your cable bill. Requires digital antenna or two CableCard decoders for dual-tuner use. No THX support
October, 2007
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TiVo HD
Award: Recommended!
The TiVo HD is the mainstream consumer Series 3 TiVo. At $300, the device is more palatable to consumers who balked at an $800 price tag. The box has a smaller hard drive than the original Series 3...
It's a TiVo - the user experience is far and above the standard cable company DVR., Can upgrade the hard drive that comes with the unit., Future functionality possible with USB and Ethernet connectivity.,
CableCard and other fees can vary, and can negate any savings over a rented STB., Undersized hard drive., Unidirectional CableCard (no PPV, OnDemand, or some less-popular channels being delivered by SDV).,
The TiVo HD isn't without its problems, but it's a great way to get an HiDef DVR without having to rent one from your cable company in perpetuity and deal with the poor software their boxes come with
September, 2007
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Tivo HD
Award: Editor's Choice!
TiVo fans and fanatics rejoice! The TiVo HD gives old and new TiVo users the HDTV quality they want without the steep $800 price of last year's TiVo Series 3 HD. That's because it's basically the "TiVo Series 3 light" that has been rumored since the ...
The best HD-capable TiVo ever. Dual HD tuners. Still easy to use. Online scheduling via Web site or cell phone
Menu operation is a little slow at times. No TiVo to Go. No satellite support. Cable TV DVRs can be cheaper in the long run. Great for fans, may be too late for novices. Cell-phone scheduling is only on Verizon Wireless
Combining the best of the legendary simple-to-use TiVo interface with dual CableCARD readers and an affordable price (finally!), the new TiVo HD delivers the promise that the TiVo Series 3 HD made.
The TiVo HD gives old and new TiVo users the HDTV quality they want without the steep $800 price of last year's TiVo Series 3 HD. Like the S3, the TiVo HD uses built-in tuners to record over-the-air ATSC HDTV, unscrambled QAM cable broadcasts, and...
July, 2007
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