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| TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder | 
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| Brand: TiVo
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $230.00
You Save: $69.99 (23%)
New (46)
Avg. Customer Rating:  177 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.3
Dimensions (in): 12.6 x 16.5 x 3.4
MPN: TCD652160
Model: TCD652160
UPC: 851342000742
EAN: 0851342000742
ASIN: B000RZDBM2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: brand new, never opened. received as a gift, don't need
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| Customer Reviews:
I love and hate my TiVo HD July 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Update: even the replacement unit can't play Amazon UnBox videos reliably. I'm going to buy an Apple TV and see if their service actually works. I would cut a star from the review if I were allowed, as this platform appears highly unstable compared to the Series 2 TiVos.
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I returned my first TiVo HD because it couldn't play Amazon Unbox videos without crashing. The new one seems to have that problem resolved, but troubleshooting the unit and getting the unit returned wasted about 3 hours of my time.
I've purchased 9 TiVos in my life, and I have a love-hate relationship with the company. Both my wife and I love the technology, but I hate talking to them because it wastes a ton of my time and I have to drive them to the right solution. I have a strong tech background and a willingness to spend time reading online forums for information. If this isn't you and you can't find a friend willing to help you, you may find yourself wasting a lot of time and money (or just returning the unit).
 Poorly implemented, wish there were other choices July 7, 2008
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
Not impressed. I've avoided the TIVO for years and finally had to get one when my replay died. The terminology used in the device is poor. What's Playing Now is what you've recorded, NOT LIVE TV?? That just doesn't make sense.
When looking at the grid guide, it doesn't show what is already slated for recording. Why is this so hard to implement?
Worse, I was required to get a Cablecard despite already receiving all the channels without it. They supposedly need the card to tell it what frequency maps to what channel in the cable companies cable line up. I don't understand why this is something I can't input myself. It really just boils down to saying "Frequency 85-13 = Channel 704".
Despite a simple eSATA interface being on the back of the machine and the fact that they supported anyone's eSATA external drive months ago. They now force you to buy their TIVO branded drive to use for external storage expansion. Just more greed on Tivo's part.
I guess this is what happens when you have a virtual monopoly. Overall, it works, but it could be a whole lot better.
 My love relationship with TiVo July 6, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wow TiVo, where have you been all my life? Actually, I've never been one to watch much TV (hate senseless commercials, etc), but the user friendly interface on TiVo is *REALLY* well thought out and easy to master. Perhaps I'm a bit of a techie, but I didn't have any problems getting the unit setup complete with the wireless WiFi, additional 500GB MyDVR, etc. Oh, I did make the mistake of picking up two M-Cards from Comcast when I only needed to install one (only two S-Cards are needed if you go that route); at any rate the first M-Card went belly-up after 12 hours (typical Motorola infant mortality) so I popped in the second one and had Comcast re-register it to the new serial number.
I had no idea of the TiVo's functionality, like downloading podcasts/videocasts, ability to download tens of thousands of movies from Amazon Unbox, etc. Still, after reading the litany of possible technical problems loading TiVo desktop software on my Personal Computer (you'll see the myarid list of possible snafus when you try to install it), I decided not to install it at this time - besides the TiVo desktop has a 5GB footprint and many more for each movie (especially if it's HD). But I can't see that much of a benefit watching videocasts on my big High-Def TV at this time - perhaps after TiVo gets all the kinks out of the Desktop application, I'll eventually download it (hate to be on the bleeding edge). Otherwise, this is one slick puppy everyone should enjoy!
Happy Trails, Michael
Slow For a TiVo, but still beats the alternative. July 3, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Let me preface by repeating what scads of people who have reviewed this have: I am a proud member of the Cult of TiVo. When we switched to HD there was no question about whether or not we would also upgrade the TiVo.
This is TiVo number seven for us. I met the perky TiVo spokeslady when she was just trying out for the job (seriously). We bought 2 TiVos fro DirecTv off of eBay when we switched from the evil Comcast. My original TiVo actually set a record for continuous performance (over 6 years!) and now lives a happy, reconditioned life in New Zealand (also, seriously).
Now that my TiVo credentials have been established, on with the review:
Yes, it is slow. Yes, the sound sometimes craps out for 20 seconds when you start a show. Yes, I have had to reboot it once already to get it to unfreeze shows. Yes, TiVo's customer service it definitely NOT what it used to be (25+ minute wait time on hold!?). And worst of all, yes, we were forced to re-up with Comcast, the most evil service provider going (8-4 appointment window? That means 2:30 if you're lucky, which we weren't the first three times when they didn't show at all!! But I digress...).
Yes, all these things are true, but beneath its tetchy outside there still beats the heart of a TiVo and for all its faults it is still head and shoulders above the "competition".
It's transferring programs lickety-split between rooms (1 on Ethernet, 1 on wi-fi) and the picture quality is top notch. It's playing very nicely with our new 52" HD via an HDMI cable and talking beautifully with the Hot Link IR repeater that joins them room to room.
I have also added the My DVR Expander and I have more movies recorded than I know what to do with and am no where near full.
I am giving this guy 4 starts instead of 5 because I am still miffed that it won't work with DirecTv and we were forced to switch providers. Also, the tetchy thing, while cute at first, really does prove bothersome.
Again, still better than the alternative.
TiVoHD Is Worth Every Penny! June 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received my unit through an Amazon merchant (6ave) a couple of weeks ago. This is a fine piece of work. It has replaced my Series2 DT box (in the bedroom now) and I couldn't be happier. The day I got it I called my cable company and set up an appointment for a CableCARD, without which you get no encrypted digital channels (premiums) or non-local HD channels (TNT, TBS, etc.). The TiVoHD has a built-in ATSC tuner if you watch OTA HD channels. Picture quality is fantastic. TiVo's intuitive on-screen guide makes it easy to scan channels and get up and going in about half an hour. It comes with component cables, but HDMI would be better. If you're upgrading from a series2 DT box the most important thing I can stress is do your homework first. Call your cable company and ask about CableCARD availability. If you don't watch OTA channels then 2 S-Cards or 1 M-Card are/is required. Repeat that: *required*. Satellite users cannot use TiVoHD.
Overall TiVo has knocked this one out of the park. I may even upgrade my Series2 DT box on my SD bedroom TV with another one of these. The CableCARD replaces the clunky space-hogging set-top box. I highly recommend this unit.
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