Is this a worthwhile upgrade from an HD Series 4 Tivo?
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Yes, I have upgraded one of my S4 (with lifetime) because I wanted one unit without conflicts. The HD interface is noticeably faster! I gave my S4 to one of my kids to use or sell. Other big pluses: Built in wi-fi and much quieter (fan & drive).
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If you have a Tivo Premiere (Series 4; any model) or a Tivo HD (Series 3), the Roamio Pro is a nice upgrade. If you are upgrading from a Series 4 model, the HD menu speed and responsiveness is great. Record 6 shows and Stream to tablet or outside home. Streaming from another location, like on vacation or at a relative's house, is a work in progress.
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I have two SERIES 3 and considered cost. We like to record several show during prime time, the Roamio made it possible. The 3TB upgrade in recording space alone was well worth it.
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If you are interested in the streaming aspect then yes - otherwise I don't see a need to. You have plenty of memory and tuners. We upgraded because we only had 2 tuners and not enough memory and I really wanted to be able to stream to my IPAD anywhere. I think that is the main benefit.
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I upgraded from a TiVo Premiere XL because I only had 2 tuners and not enough hard drive space. With the Roaming I have 6 tuners, 3 terabytes of hard drive space and I can stream or download recordings to mt iPod.
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Yes and Yes. It is a fine machine and I am discovering new capabilities all the time. I was originally concerned that the HD tuner was "only" SDTV, but 480 SD is so much clearer than analog that it seems closer to 1080 HDTV than to the old analog. One unexpected benefit is that I can fit so much more programming on a DVD in SD, and I am now glad that it isn't 1080. Suggestion: I record HDTV programs in SP and HQ because they have a higher horizontal resolution, and analog and VHS tapes in the longer playing modes. I am currently watching an HDTV program I recorded last night in SP mode. The recorder automatically squeezed the image to 4:3 and stored it at the higher horizontal resolution. Now I can play it with the TV display in the horizontal stretch mode that turns 4:3 into 16:9. The higher recorded resolution preserves the image quality, and now the aspect ratio is back to original. It looks great on my 1080 HDTV and fills the whole screen. It could have also been recorded in a letterbox mode preserving the aspect ratio for viewing on an analog TV. So many options.
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I know this might be repeating, but you don't need the Roku with a TiVo. TiVo trumps Roku if you're looking for a DVR replacement plus Netflix. I love, love, love TiVo and have had TiVos since they came out. It's an entirely different and much better experience than you would get from a cable company DVR.
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Possibly, but there is an easier solution. The TiVo has an eSATA port which allows you to attach an external drive. I have a 1 TB Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander (under $100 from Amazon) attached to mine. The TiVo automatically recognizes the external drive and transparently manages it as an extension of the internal drive. Easy, simple and effective.
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Yea you should check on the Tivo website, your model number and what is the Max size of hard drive it takes, this enclosure will have nothing to do with it.
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I hope so. This thing sucks with Scientific Atlanta cable cards and the TivoHD is a much better value, much more reliable with cable cards, and only requires one card for dual tuner capability. This S3 needs two and the HD channels always stop working and you are left on hold with the cable company staring at a gray screen.
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Go to the TiVo.com website and see if they list the differences. One may record more hours
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I've had both. The first one was a belkin and it was touch and go. The TIVO works much, much better.
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I have a Roku too, and you won't need it as the TiVo has the same features. I use my Roku on a different tv since I have it.
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Sorry, I can't give you an accurate answer. My gut feeling is that since both TiVo and HDHomeRun are both tuners there could be some conflict. You may be able to make them work, but probably not the way you want it to. My HDHomeRun is directly connected to the cable and I use Microsoft Media Center for the DVR and other functions and it works very well in that configuration. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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You can use it like an old VCR -- record by times etc... But the guide (show listings) will be empty. Also -- if it is a Series 2 the HD will not look great as the TiVo does not support HD.
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If your tivo is right next to your antenna source (assuming you use over the air) it will not improve anything. If you tivo is far away from your antenna source, you can use this unit to help recover some of the signal loss if you place it somewhere halfway between your tivo and your antenna source
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You can Not use a Tivo box WITHOUT a Tivo subscription. also, the Series 2 is not HD compatible... just an FYI. Tivo customer service are very helpful with any Q & A as well. I own four and have been a customer for 8 years. just upgraded to HD TiVo boxes and did away with my Series 2 ones.
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I am not sure. I think you can still take advantage of 1080p upscale. I am also looking for a way to upsale my Tivo 1080i signal to my new LG 3D TV without having to use the AdapSonic. I hoped this helps.
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Yes see my listing for the 2TB DVR Expander from Western Digital - but note that it is only compatible with certain DVRs. See my other listings as well.
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I am not answering your question but was hoping you could answer a question I have. We are looking at using the 1 TB expander with our TiVo HD-DVR. We also have 2 Premiere's so in response to amount of space and recording, I obviously don't think anything is overkill. Are you able to transfer a recording from your Premiere to the HD-DVR you already have the expander on? It's not very clear on TiVo's website and only talks about portability of the actual expander from one TiVo box to another.
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Hi.I also have the Videotron Illico Explorer 8300HD + the WD My DVR expander 500Gb. Everything works perfectly. I'm considering buying the 1Tb version, but would like to know for sure if there's a compatibility problem before buying.