Anyone have one of these? I saw the commercial the other day and the wife and I have been looking into a Tivo or ReplayTV. We are moving so I figured when they come out for the transfer that I would give it a shot. It's only 6.95 (here in Charlotte) per month and seems to be just like a tivo as far as features go. Plus it doubles as your cable box which I kinda like. They are coming to tomorrow morning to hook it all up so I will let you know how it works. Just wondering if anyone else had it or had any opinions...
thejammy
04-28-03, 04:45 PM
i have heard about them coming out. 6.95 isn't bad. The only bad thing is the quantity of hd space?
Can you record multiple sessions at a time?
Does it come with a season pass feature?
let us know.
mljones99
04-28-03, 09:57 PM
Originally posted by thejammy
i have heard about them coming out. 6.95 isn't bad. The only bad thing is the quantity of hd space?
Can you record multiple sessions at a time?
Does it come with a season pass feature?
let us know.
the harddrive will hold 40 hours. Not huge but big enough for my wife and I. There is a season pass feature and you can record 2 shows at once. Also does Picture-In-Picture and doesn't require a phoneline. The only catch I can see is that you are required to have digital cable.
I noticed on the Time Warner Austin website (I used to live in Austin) that the monthly price is 9.95 so i guess it varies from market to market on price. I'll post more tomorrow or the next day when I actually have to unit in my house, working, and get some shows recorded.
Red Dog
04-29-03, 10:39 AM
I hear the cable PVRs have few functions beyond the basic record & playback. If you don't mind not having the bells and whistles of Replay or TIVO then a cable PVR box is probably a good way to go.
broadwayblue
04-30-03, 03:42 PM
does the time warner dvr record hd signals? that's one of my biggest complaints against my replays...that and that they don't have optical audio inputs. and that their collision detection system is crap. but i still love them.
a123slonky
05-01-03, 01:21 PM
I got one last Friday and love it. I held off buying a Tivo in anticipation of it. I like that it combines the digital cable and recorder into one box and that you can record two simultaneous programs on different channels. A thousand times better than using the old vcr.
mljones99
05-01-03, 10:26 PM
I am loving mine so far! I am not sure exactly what bells and whistles TiVo and Replay have over the cable DVR but I do know that the one I have has more than just simple record and playback. the quality is awesome and its real simple to use. I might have to get another one for the game room.
omi
05-03-03, 07:37 PM
Does anyone know if these new DVR units are HDTV capable? I have a Scientific Atlanta HDTV box from TW that I use to watch HD broadcasts. I would hate to be forced to choose between one or the other for my tv. I want it all! :)
wildcatlh
05-04-03, 10:29 PM
I've had one for several months now. It's basic, but it's great for what it is, and the price is nice as well.
TeeSeeJay
05-10-03, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by omi
Does anyone know if these new DVR units are HDTV capable? I have a Scientific Atlanta HDTV box from TW that I use to watch HD broadcasts. I would hate to be forced to choose between one or the other for my tv. I want it all! :)
This will be the sticking point for me as well. In Kansas City they've got the DVRs front and center on their website, I don't think they've rolled them out yet, though. I signed up for the waiting list.
I'm certain these won't be recording HDTV, but if they can't at least tune the HDTV channels, I'll be skipping it.
moorehed
05-19-03, 11:11 AM
i am thinking of getting one. i miss my tivo ever since we stopped using it a year ago... there were complications w/it and our digital cable...
now if this is cheaper...
oh and the price discrpency 6.99 vs 9.99, i think they said if you already have a premium channel and road runner it is 6.99/mo if not its 9.99 or something.
a123slonky
05-27-03, 06:04 AM
Anyone having any problems with theirs? I have been getting these verticle lines on some of my recorded shows and it has lost or erased shows a couple of times. Have a call in so I will see what happens.
Electric2k
05-29-03, 11:15 AM
I picked mine up on Tuesday, and so far I am very happy with it. I have the version that has the Pioneer Passport Echo software, so I haven't really stumbled across and bugs or crashes yet. Not only is it a decent (if simple) DVR, but it plays VERY nice with my ReplayTV. Not only can my ReplayTV control it without a hitch, but because the DVR has two tuners, I can record one program on it and one on the ReplayTV at the same time! I've tested it twice so far and it worked both times. The video record quality is almost as good as the medium quality on the ReplayTV, so I'm satisfied with that.
Red Dog
05-29-03, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by Electric2k
I picked mine up on Tuesday, and so far I am very happy with it. I have the version that has the Pioneer Passport Echo software, so I haven't really stumbled across and bugs or crashes yet. Not only is it a decent (if simple) DVR, but it plays VERY nice with my ReplayTV. Not only can my ReplayTV control it without a hitch, but because the DVR has two tuners, I can record one program on it and one on the ReplayTV at the same time! I've tested it twice so far and it worked both times. The video record quality is almost as good as the medium quality on the ReplayTV, so I'm satisfied with that.
What is the model?
Comcast is now offering this for 9.95 per month with a Scientific Atlanta 8000 box. I wasn't going to consider it (since I already have 2 Replays) but if it has 2 tuner capability, I might consider it.
Do you use an IR blaster for it (from the Replay)?
Electric2k
05-29-03, 12:14 PM
It is indeed the SA 8000 DVR. It's just that I've read on the Yahoo group for this that some providers still have the older SA software (which is quite buggy), but I have the newer Passport Echo software.
Since you're on Comcast, I would do some research to try to find out which version of the software they use.
I do indeed use the IR blaster, and it works very well. It's quite a bit faster at changing channels than my old digital cable box actually.
Red Dog
05-29-03, 02:10 PM
If I get one, I'll wait until the fall season starts. I record far less in the summer so I should never have a 3-program conflict.
TeeSeeJay
06-05-03, 02:21 PM
Well, got mine from Time Warner Kansas City. It's a SA8000 with Passport Echo software.
The hard drive is loud, even when the unit is turned off, I can hear it clicking away. That will not stand. Are all DVRs like that?
I was told they will have HD-capable (tuning at least, if not recording) units in the "fall"
Red Dog
06-06-03, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by TeeSeeJay
The hard drive is loud, even when the unit is turned off, I can hear it clicking away. That will not stand. Are all DVRs like that?
They make noise but not a lot of noise. The only time I notice the noise is when it goes from the off/stand-by position to recording.
duy37
06-10-03, 02:22 PM
I have a Tivo series2. love it. i have it lifetime for $249. i also added Home Media option for $99. in all i spent near $700.
$6.95 a month is very tempting, but then I would have to delve into digital cable. i dont own any digital TVs right now since we have 4 TVs, we would need 4 digital cable boxes right? so price-wise the Tivo costed me more upfront but will pay for itself *i believe* in a couple of years and will be equal to or less than going with a cable pvr, thats when I will probably go High Definition.
as for features, the Tivo is pretty quiet i cant really hear it unless i go closer to the box. Home media option rocks cause my roomies and I can stream our mp3s off our PCs to the Tivo in the living room for parties. as well i like the fact that i can schedule recordings online as well. only downside, having to buy this $30 USB ethernet adapter.
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