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MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » April 9, 2007 5:56 pm

Is it worth getting?!?!

7lords · Post by **7lords** » April 9, 2007 5:59 pm

I have 2 TiVo's and a Panasonic Showstopper so I'd say YES

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:00 pm

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » April 9, 2007 6:15 pm

Thanks! I guess I just don't understand the concept.. doesn't a VCR do the same thing?

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » April 9, 2007 6:15 pm

I only recommend getting it if you have HDTV, With my HDTV box they threw in the DVR for free

live2ski · Post by **live2ski** » April 9, 2007 6:16 pm

I could live without HDTV. But the DVR has changed the way I watch TV. What is a comercial?

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:17 pm

Nope..

This explanation is pretty good:

So what makes them cool? Recording something is a snap -- you pull up the schedule on the screen and hit record once to record the show, record twice to record the series. You can fast forward, pause, rewind, etc. at different speeds. The quality is a s good as what was broadcast. There are no tapes to buy or rewind. You can pause live TV and go to the bathroom. You can rewind live TV if you have been watching it for some time to review something you missed. Some models will even start to schedule shows based on what you watched.

In short, it can change the way you watch TV. No more commercials. You never miss your favorite show. You can watch the show anytime you want. Some are integrated witha DVD recorder for longer term storage.

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » April 9, 2007 6:17 pm

Big Jimmy wrote:I only recommend getting it if you have HDTV, With my HDTV box they threw in the DVR for free

HAHAHAHAHA - Yeah, no HDTV here.. I just got a DVD player last year.. baby steps with technology for me!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:18 pm

Big Jimmy wrote:I only recommend getting it if you have HDTV, With my HDTV box they threw in the DVR for free

<----- doesn't have HDTV on any of my 4 TV's and it works just fine with those.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:18 pm

live2ski wrote:I could live without HDTV. But the DVR has changed the way I watch TV. What is a comercial?

EXACTLY!!!

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » April 9, 2007 6:20 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:Nope..

This explanation is pretty good:

So what makes them cool? Recording something is a snap -- you pull up the schedule on the screen and hit record once to record the show, record twice to record the series. You can fast forward, pause, rewind, etc. at different speeds. The quality is a s good as what was broadcast. There are no tapes to buy or rewind. You can pause live TV and go to the bathroom. You can rewind live TV if you have been watching it for some time to review something you missed. Some models will even start to schedule shows based on what you watched.

In short, it can change the way you watch TV. No more commercials. You never miss your favorite show. You can watch the show anytime you want. Some are integrated witha DVD recorder for longer term storage.

Interesting, thanks for the info Penny!

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » April 9, 2007 6:22 pm

7lords wrote:I have 2 TiVo's and a Panasonic Showstopper so I'd say YES

What's the difference between TiVo and DVR?!

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » April 9, 2007 6:22 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
Big Jimmy wrote:I only recommend getting it if you have HDTV, With my HDTV box they threw in the DVR for free
<----- doesn't have HDTV on any of my 4 TV's and it works just fine with those.

Only has HDTV on 1 of his 5 sets.

The other 4 sets are mainly for outside during the summer. Usually keep one in my garage. And usually the other 3 will go out on my deck so I can watch 3 different sporting events while lounging in my swimming pool.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:25 pm

MA_Buffett_Fan23 wrote:
7lords wrote:I have 2 TiVo's and a Panasonic Showstopper so I'd say YES
What's the difference between TiVo and DVR?!

Same thing.. TIVO is just a brand name.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 9, 2007 6:26 pm

Big Jimmy wrote: The other 4 sets are mainly for outside during the summer. Usually keep one in my garage. And usually the other 3 will go out on my deck so I can watch 3 different sporting events while lounging in my swimming pool.

PERFECT!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » April 9, 2007 6:29 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
MA_Buffett_Fan23 wrote:
7lords wrote:I have 2 TiVo's and a Panasonic Showstopper so I'd say YES
What's the difference between TiVo and DVR?!
Same thing.. TIVO is just a brand name.

TiVo invented the machine and is a brand, DVR is a generic term for the concept. btw the big guy funded Tivo

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » April 9, 2007 7:12 pm

It's not worth it if you don't have a landline for the initial set up.

freaky4tiki · Post by **freaky4tiki** » April 9, 2007 7:18 pm

i get a little frustrated with it, but it's great to be able to watch a show 20 minutes after 8 and finish in real time at 9.

HD rocks if you're a sports addict like my family. amazin picture.

unclejohn · Post by **unclejohn** » April 9, 2007 7:41 pm

We dont have HD (yet) but we LOVE our DVR. Definately get it.

Staredge · Post by **Staredge** » April 9, 2007 9:13 pm

Well, if you haven't figured it out yet....YES!!!!!

Love mine. I can record stuff and keep it for months. Rewind, FF, pause & play frame by frame. Set to record the new episodes of any show coming out. Try it & you'll get hooked.