Is a new generation model on the way? Tivo vs. Moxi? Rumors are flying that tivo may be about ready (finally) to offer its next generation product. Anyone have reliable info on whether, and what the new features will be?Is anyone in a position to make direct comparisons between quality of TiVo and the new, price-reduced Moxi multi-tuner models with cheaper "mate" units for additional rooms? Is a new generation model on the way? Tivo vs. Moxi? Rumors are flying that tivo may be about ready (finally) to offer its next generation product. Anyone have reliable info on whether, and what... » Read More Is a new generation model on the way? Tivo vs. Moxi? Rumors are flying that tivo may be about ready (finally) to offer its next generation product. Anyone have reliable info on whether, and what the new features will be?Is anyone in a position to make direct comparisons between quality of TiVo and the new, price-reduced Moxi multi-tuner models with cheaper "mate" units for additional rooms? « Show Less
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Your best bet is to check out the forums at the independent Tivo Community web sitehttp://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/
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"Inventing the DVR was just a warmup"- product announcement scheduled for March 2nd. I'd imagine prices will drop on the current models then as well.
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If you have both a directv dvr and TiVo then yes. Cheaper to have only one or the other . Have you seen new monster TiVo? Expensive but huge dvr capacity!
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Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the "source" for the industry restrictions on recording HD, so I don't want to support them. Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the... » Read More Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the "source" for the industry restrictions on recording HD, so I don't want to support them. « Show Less
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I have spent the last two weeks trying to find an external TV tuner that is ready for the digital TV next February. I have searched all over the internet. I am also looking for a stand alone tuner. I have found analog standalone's. I have found digital usb tuners. But I have not found a digital standalone. I gave in and ordered a $40 coupon from dtv.gov so that I can buy a digital converter and use the analog tuner. Hope this helps! Dave
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It depends what version you get. This particular model in the picture will not work. I have it connected and moca does not communicate with tivo box. Ill need to re purchase the correct one
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Many wish we knew; it's more than likely the rumored 1tb expander that "will" be "blessed" by Tivo but who knows when? It's supposed to have a Tivo logo on the box so I'm guessing this will be the one. I've got it in my wish list for the second it's announced.
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Amazon's page still says it's not available, but I just received mine yesterday (from Amazon). So far, so good. Plug it in, restart your TiVo, and 5-10 minutes later you got a gajillion hours of HD recording (okay, I think it's 240 hours, but still). One little bummer, you can't cart the drive from TiVo to TiVo (or computer) to transfer your shows. It says it records some of the show in the internal drive and some on the external, so no complete shows are on the external. No big deal I guess.
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I have two Roamio Pros and I feel that they are much better than the Comcast DVRs. I have two Roamio Pros, a Premiere, and a TiVo Mini. I use one of the Roamio Pros to supply a tuner for the mini. The only Comcast TV equipement that I have are three cablecards for the Roamios and the Premiere (the first is free and $9.95 for the other two). This setup works great over a combination of Ethernet and MoCa (ethernet over cable - the Roamio Pro and Plus can act as a bridge between Ethernet and Moca). I have had very few problems with my TiVos in the past ten years. Also, the Roamio Pro (and Plus) can stream to an iPad. I have two Roamio Pros and I feel that they are much better than the Comcast DVRs. I have two Roamio Pros, a Premiere, and a TiVo Mini. I use one of the Roamio Pros to supply a tuner for the mini. The only Comcast TV equipement that I have are three cablecards for the Roamios and the Premiere (the first is free and $9.95 for the other two). This setup works great over a combination of Ethernet and MoCa (ethernet over cable - the Roamio Pro and Plus can act as a bridge between Ethernet and Moca). I have had very few problems with my TiVos in the past ten years. Also, the Roamio Pro (and... » Read More I have two Roamio Pros and I feel that they are much better than the Comcast DVRs. I have two Roamio Pros, a Premiere, and a TiVo Mini. I use one of the Roamio Pros to supply a tuner for the mini. The only Comcast TV equipement that I have are three cablecards for the Roamios and the Premiere (the first is free and $9.95 for the other two). This setup works great over a combination of Ethernet and MoCa (ethernet over cable - the Roamio Pro and Plus can act as a bridge between Ethernet and Moca). I have had very few problems with my TiVos in the past ten years. Also, the Roamio Pro (and Plus) can stream to an iPad. « Show Less
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It looks like they just added the ability to only record new episodes.http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/30/channel-master-dvrplus-gets-youtube/
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You will need to pay for Roamio service at $15 per month unless you buy the lifetime... Plus you will need a cable card from your cable provider to see their provided channels. Then the mini will share one of the tuners at no additional cable company cost. All in all that is usually cheaper than renting a DVR or two from the cable company... I've had TiVo's for many years and like them much better that cable DVRs.
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Engadget seems to think the same thing: http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/23/tivo-hd-vs-series3/ See side note at bottom before chart.
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Margaret, not that I am aware of. I'm pretty sure that is a feature specifically for Tivo-to-Tivo. I would think the actual recording file format is different and proprietary to prevent pirating.
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Just spoke to Tivo Sales. They said a Mini bought at Bestbuy would be charged an $5.99 additional monthly fee. You would only get the free lifetime service (no monthly fee) if you buy it directly from Tivo. Bestbuy.com has the mini on sale for 139.99, maybe this is why. Offer ends May 4, 2015. Buyers beware!
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I take the discontinuing of this model as a BIG warning sign. Why would they ever want to discontinue something that was selling and had positive reviews?? Let's hope none of the current ones have any issues with spontaneous combustion or the like! Of course I'm just kidding, but I still don't understand why they would discontinue it while it's successor is still so many months out.
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@James Cooper who said "Go to Weaknees dot com and read up before you plunk down $50 on what you think is a deal."A better place to read up is in TiVocommunity dot com. They are not affiliated with TiVo and the members there can clear up most anything, including questions like "My TiVo's hard drive failed. Can I replace it and salvage my lifetime subscription?"
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Regarding the discontinuing of the 920, perhaps Sony is doing it so "quietly" is because it was too GOOD of a receiver for the price! The 920 was a GREAT value, as it offered a LOT of HD features for the $600 (or lower) cost. True HD, DTS-MA, GUI, FOUR hdmi inputs, etc. I returned my newly-purchased 520 unit the moment I saw the 920 go on sale for $450. I would wager than any comparable unit will be more expensive in the future.
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets.