It is very easy to manage my recordings and fulfill my binges of TV
581981
I first got Tivo for my parents so that they could start to time shift and also because they talk too much during movies & shows.  Soon after I was jealous of the features that they had over my cablebox DVR.  Needless to say I now have a few units and am loving it.
4448493
This device and software is one of the best purchases I've made. I've been using it to record old VHS home videos to my computer, and it's so easy to use. It has a setting that automatically saves videos in the length of DVDs, which is great because that's what I plan to copy the videos onto later.
2261552
Easy to hook up.  Works great!  Love the easy access to my Netflix and Amazon, accounts.  Love that you can set  to record a series starting with a specific season not just new or all. Love that you can skip the whole set of commercials on most prime time shows that I record with 1 push of a button.  Best of all:  No more monthly bill.
1071462
VERY useful for recording tv shows--the double sides keep more together, and for special multi-disc sets, I use ribbon in the holes to make a unit that stores easily
2998913
I must admit that I'm mechanically reclined when it comes to this stuff, but this was a piece of cake to set up and use. I had this hooked up, programmed and in use in a span of 45 minutes. I have already transfered several VHS programes to DVD and it was so easy that I thought I had done something wrong. I have very many VHS tapes to protect and this recorder will make it very easy to preserve them on DVD. Finally, before buying this, the lowest price I had seen was about 500.00. So I saved money and actually use it. You can't ask for much more than that.
3295887
I've had TiVo since the very beginning, with the exception of a few very disappointing detours into cable-box DVRs. I love the season passes, suggestions, and all the new tie-ins with streaming services. I even love that it works seamlessly with my cable provider's on demand service.
4559502
TiVo has allowed me to explore new shows, enjoy shows I'd normally fall asleep during, and has been my most used piece of technology.
1032788
This recorder does everything I thought it wold and more.  I have only had it for a few days and have enjoyed discovering all its features.  The instructions manual is comprehensive and well written.  Because of its many features and options operation is not simply intuitive.  But with instructions in hand I have been able to make all the connections and test its ability to play DVDs and VHS tapes, and record to both.  The time slip feature which allows you to press a button while watching a live show, leave the room (make some popcorn) come back press the same button and pick up where you left off is a feature I did not expect on a recorder at this price point.  Using DVD RW is like having a unit with a harddrive allowing you to record and re-record on the same disk. The unit will record to DVD at many record qualities resulting in record times up to 8 hours (lowest quality).  Recording at 2 and 4 hour quality level results in a very acceptable result.  Hookup instructions are as good as any I have seen, however as we all know every system is different.  Connecting to my surround sound challenging but it works fine taking the audio feed from the Audio out jacks on the back of my TV.  I intend to use this unit to transfer family VHS tapes to DVD.  With instructions in hand I expect this unit will do the job.  The one tough recording button will be handy once all settings are made the dicks are formatted.

This is not a recorder for the timid or the technologically challenged.  But if you are one of those who enjoy well written manual and find the process of learning the ins and outs of a new addition to your media playing and recording family, this unit will do everything it is advertised to do and more.
3645930
Once I finally figured out how to use this wonderful, easy-to-program DVD recorder, I bought two more, one for every TV in the house. I do NOT have cable or satellite, just an attic antenna to receive Over-The_Air shows. OTA is free TV and is all you need these days since most OTA stations have back channels as well.
A tech savvy friend hooked it up for me with a splitter so I can record anything on one channel while also watching another channel on the same TV. The picture quality is pure, wonderful HDTV whether watching TV or watching the recorded DVDs, even if they were recorded in Extended Long Play mode (8 hours of recording.) I simply needed something that worked like a VCR since I time shift all my television watching -- and this is perfect. I use DVD-R blank DVDs to record up to 8 hours and simply toss them when they're watched since they cost less than 17 cents apiece. Guess I'll try DVD-RW someday, but I'm happy with this plan now.
Oh, the noise? For some reason the slot motor that slides out the DVD carrier makes a sound like a dying moose when it opens and closes. You're sure it is just about to quit totally, but it always chugs right along. This is the ONLY complaint about an otherwise sterling product!
2944904
Works beautifully. Simple to operate. Easy to connect the cables. Not a complicated piece of equipment. I use it to record DVDs of my grandson's favorite shows. Just turn on the TV, then push the record button. Simple. (Actually, I record shows onto my DVR, then I replay those shows and burn them to DVD. Convenient. Plus, I can pause recording during commercials so only the show is recorded. Nice.) When the DVD is full (stores up to 8 hours of programs), push the Setup button to access the DVD menu and "finalize" the disc. Then it will play on any DVD system (including the one in my van). Haven't tried to burn my old VHS tapes onto DVD, but that's next. I suspect that will be as easy as burning TV shows.
2019330
Great product, I purchased this unite as a back up for the one I've been using for the past year.  No problems with my original recorder, just wanted a back up just in case something does happen.  I love this thing, can't stand to watch live TV anymore, I watch the programs I want on my schedule.

This "refurbished" recorder works just like my original recorder, and is now being held in reserve just in case anything happens to the first recorder.  This recorder is very easy to use, I have it connected to cable, so I just leave it on channel 3 and set the record time, then leave the cable set on the channel I want to record.  I really like the fact that you can rewind to the start, and watch while it is still recording.
476317
I like the simplicity of this recorder and use it a lot.
3243206
I found this to be very easy to follow and now I have a permanent record that I can look up at any time.
1683375
I  can  skip commercials,ff/rw/pause/record 1 show while watching another. I  can  also go thru  the tv guide a bit quicker than waiting for it to change on it's own.
1622698
I had tried using an Optimum DVR and did not feel that it was user friendly. When I used the Tivo it was so simple to use!
4684549
I have been a TiVo subscriber for over a decade.  I love it!  I can watch TV the way I want to watch it.  I no longer have to be a slave to when my favorite shows are on.  I can watch them at any time at MY convenience.  I can watch weekly episodes or I can binge view.  It's up to ME!
2750306
This new unit is awesome! Nice upgrade from my hd unit. I can basically record my favorite 10 shows and my not so favorite 10 and watch whenwver i want. Tons of storage and great new functions. Like choosing what seasons i want. Good job TIVO.