TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder (*TiVo Service Fee Not Included)
Quick thoughts on TiVo
I realize that all this is great BUT...I actually think that life was better when I had regular cable and I could channel surf like a mad man. I guess for me the thought was not \\"what should I watch on TV?\\" But rather \\"How comprehensively could I watch all 80+ channels utilizing my vast channel surfing skills and PIP tools?\\" Long stoy short, after several failed relationships - I went to digital and my channel surfing days came to a painful end. <br />Here's my take.... And I realize that others have done a wonderful job with TiVo HW / SW / Service details so I won't.<br />TiVo is an absolute necessity with digital cable or digital sat systems and is well worth the money. I didn't get the life time subscription because it is tied to the TiVo box itself and I feel that I may upgrade my box at some point. I also went with the TiVo (OEM) box and not a 3rd party system because if something goes wrong I want to deal with TiVo, not Sony or Toshiba or anyone else. Keep in mind that if you buy a 3rd party system - you would have support for TiVo HW and SW from two different companies (not desirable).<br />Set up was easy and took 45 - 60 minutes. It is easy to use and the UI is better than Digital Cable (better menu's, guides, etc.)<br />All in all - I'm very happy with TiVo. But I still miss the no hassel surfing days. Perhaps when my kids are all grown and out of the house, I will devorce my wife, buy a convertable, wear a pinkie ring and go back to regular cable so I can always watch all 80+ channels at the same time and never miss a thing:)