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Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Aug 18th 2005, 3:03 am
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Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
A quick poll, do you have a digital recorder ? I noticed the other thread about commercials and cannot work out why everyone who watches TV doesn't have one. The advantages :
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
Last edited by franc111s; Aug 18th 2005 at 3:06 am.
Aug 18th 2005, 3:09 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by franc111s
A quick poll, do you have a digital recorder ? I noticed the other thread about commercials and cannot work out why everyone who watches TV doesn't have one. The advantages :
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
Aug 18th 2005, 3:45 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
It's to expensive to get, would require moving to a minimum of a 12 month contract from no contract, and if we move, a large cancelling fee, don't watch enough tv here to make it worthwhile because a lot of it is shite, and when tv is good, i'd rather just grumble about the commercials because i'm a miserable git, or so i've been told.
or just record them and watch them later, which we normally do because the hours the missus works, i can't be arsed to watch shows twice
but also advantages of quick downloads of shows without ad's and good quality.
or just record them and watch them later, which we normally do because the hours the missus works, i can't be arsed to watch shows twice
but also advantages of quick downloads of shows without ad's and good quality.
Aug 18th 2005, 3:50 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
We have TiVo and love it! Couldn't do without it now!
Aug 18th 2005, 3:52 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by Bob
It's to expensive to get, would require moving to a minimum of a 12 month contract from no contract, and if we move, a large cancelling fee, don't watch enough tv here to make it worthwhile because a lot of it is shite, and when tv is good, i'd rather just grumble about the commercials because i'm a miserable git, or so i've been told.
or just record them and watch them later, which we normally do because the hours the missus works, i can't be arsed to watch shows twice but also advantages of quick downloads of shows without ad's and good quality.
or just record them and watch them later, which we normally do because the hours the missus works, i can't be arsed to watch shows twice
but also advantages of quick downloads of shows without ad's and good quality.
Aug 18th 2005, 3:55 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
we had DVR from the get go here - cost us $10/month and when the HD version came out it was the same price... so I have HD DVR (60Hours)... woohoo for "family guy" in 1080i
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Aug 18th 2005, 4:56 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by franc111s
A quick poll, do you have a digital recorder ? I noticed the other thread about commercials and cannot work out why everyone who watches TV doesn't have one. The advantages :
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
Aug 18th 2005, 5:07 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
The DVR from the cable company is somewhat cheaper but TiVo is more user-friendly.
What gets on my tits is that you have to have a digital converter box to turn the digital channels into analogue to input into an analogue telly. The DVR from the cable company can be built into the converter box giving it an advantage over TiVo. If you want to watch the digital channels, you not only pay the monthly subscription for the channels, but are forced to either get 1) the digital converter at $10 per month; or 2) the converter/DVR at $19 a month.
Why can't one just BUY the freakin' converter?!
What gets on my tits is that you have to have a digital converter box to turn the digital channels into analogue to input into an analogue telly. The DVR from the cable company can be built into the converter box giving it an advantage over TiVo. If you want to watch the digital channels, you not only pay the monthly subscription for the channels, but are forced to either get 1) the digital converter at $10 per month; or 2) the converter/DVR at $19 a month.
Why can't one just BUY the freakin' converter?!
Aug 18th 2005, 5:10 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
We got it with Dishnetwork
It's not three bad at all.
It's not three bad at all.
Aug 18th 2005, 5:21 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I guess I should check the cancellation options 'cause I'm moving. But the monthly rental was only an extra $10.
Aug 18th 2005, 5:48 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by franc111s
A quick poll, do you have a digital recorder ? I noticed the other thread about commercials and cannot work out why everyone who watches TV doesn't have one. The advantages :
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
*. No more adverts.
*. Instant on to watch whatever has recorded anytime without searching
*. remembers where you left off watching and continues
*. stores recordings forever - if you want
*. Set to record a series automatically (i.e. record bbc news at 6am every day), keep only the last nn recordings
* records whilst away for weeks
* record stuff for the hell of it in case there's nothing better on later (i record repeats between 12am and 6pm), I only watch 10% of what I record but at least it's an option.
* if you are watching something live and want to go to bed. Press one button and go to bed and watch later.
* watching something live, phone rings, press pause
There's just no excuse not to have one if you watch TV
All I want is something that cuts out the adverts.
I think he would like something like you listed above, that records all the stuff for you and remembers where you left off.
We have basic extended cable included in our rent, so I really don't want to pay any more every month for a service.
Do I just go to Best Buy and get a Tivo box and that's it?
Aug 18th 2005, 5:55 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by Sarah
I'm very much a ditzy bird when it comes to techhie stuff (and cars) but I really want to buy my husband one of these things for Christmas but have no idea where to start.
All I want is something that cuts out the adverts.
I think he would like something like you listed above, that records all the stuff for you and remembers where you left off.
We have basic extended cable included in our rent, so I really don't want to pay any more every month for a service.
Do I just go to Best Buy and get a Tivo box and that's it?
All I want is something that cuts out the adverts.
I think he would like something like you listed above, that records all the stuff for you and remembers where you left off.
We have basic extended cable included in our rent, so I really don't want to pay any more every month for a service.
Do I just go to Best Buy and get a Tivo box and that's it?
Aug 18th 2005, 7:33 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
You buy the TiVo box (from $99) and then either a monthly fee or a one time off fee. ($12 vs 299)
Aug 18th 2005, 8:27 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I believe TiVo requires a subscription and it's not built in (I think). The cable provider probably does a cheaper version, but it won't cut out the adverts - but I skip them with the 30 second skip feature.
Aug 18th 2005, 8:32 am
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Re: Do you have a replayTV or Tivo ?
Originally Posted by Sarah
So none of them get rid of the adverts?
