October 27, 2004

Combo TIVO/DVRs

Two questions: With Tivo to go, why would anyone need a unit that burns? Why not transfer everthing from a regular Series 2 to PC, then burn from there?

Second, I understand that these combo units will only burn what's recorded on that specific box, ie you can't tranfer stuff via HMO and burn it, and you can't even plug the combo unit into another SA unit and burn. What is the solution? Buying two combo units?
-- Jerry

October 27, 2004 in DVD, series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (3) | TrackBack

HDTV-enabled TiVo?

I know that the current Series 2 TiVos don't current support HDTV (although DirectTV has an HDTV-enabled version for its subscribers). Have there been any hints about if and when TiVo would launch standalone TiVo units that support over-the-air HDTV, or HDTV over cable? I'm trying to decide to upgrade from Series 1 to Series 2 to get TivoToGo features, or hold off. I'm hoping for an HDTV TiVo that would work well as the tuner for an HDTV plasma display. From my limited understanding of HDTV, it seems like such a box should not be terribly difficult from a technical perspective -- since the HDTV feed is already digital, it should be easier to save than an analog signal that has to be converted to MPEG. The only big limitation is extra hard drive space. It also seems rather obvious that TiVo will have one eventually.
-- Robert Jacobson

October 27, 2004 in series 2, TiVo, TV & HDTV | Permalink | Answers (4) | TrackBack

October 26, 2004

Which Wireless g adapter for a new tivo?

I just bought the Humax model to add to my older series 2 and my Dlink DI624 gateway. I would like to link them wirelessly. I see the solutions on the board for g adapters. Is there a list of adapters to stay away from? I see the list on Tivo.com but I assume that it is far from complete. What is the most elegant g solution and/or most inexpensive (in case Tivo allows USB 2.0)
-- David

October 26, 2004 in Networking, series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (4) | TrackBack

October 13, 2004

DirecTV receiver w/ Series2?

Can I connect an existing DirecTV receiver to a standalone Series2 Tivio (not DirecTivo) - without any loss of features?
-- matt

October 13, 2004 in DirecTiVo, series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (3) | TrackBack

Upgrade my old Tivo?

I have an ancient series 1 Tivo. It does the job just fine, with an upgraded drive of course. Now I see that you can get series 2 Tivos for $100 or so at Best Buy. Should I upgrade? Why or why not?
-- Smackfu

October 13, 2004 in series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (5) | TrackBack

Upgrading a new Tivo

My first Tivo is on it's way. If I'm thinking of upgrading the hard drive at some point, is there a significant advantage to do so right out of the box?
-- Ryan Schroeder

October 13, 2004 in series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (12) | TrackBack

October 12, 2004

Tivo and Wireless

What's the best option for connecting a series 2 my Airport Network?
-- Ryan Schroeder

October 12, 2004 in Networking, series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (7) | TrackBack

October 11, 2004

My Video On TiVo

I just recently got a TiVo Series 2 (I'm an early adopter of some technologies and not of others). I have a variety of video that I have personally shot and, therefore, indisputably own the copyright to. I want to put some of that video onto my TiVo for the kind of easy viewing TiVo seems to have been invented for. In searching the web, I have been unable to find a way. How can I put my video onto TiVo?

-- Tenaya

October 11, 2004 in series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (5) | TrackBack

Tivo2Go

Are there any updates on Tivo2Go? Such as when it will be out, how much it will cost, Is it compatible with direcTV Tivo?

-- Josh

October 11, 2004 in series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (9) | TrackBack

October 09, 2004

Getting TiVo recordings onto my laptop

How can I get a TiVo recording onto my laptop, so that I can watch it when I'm not sitting in my living room? I have all this content that I never have time to watch; if I could somehow copy it from TiVo to my Powerbook, I'd have plane rides, downtime at work, and all those other unused moments that could be filled with television-y goodness.

I've got a Series2 TiVo, on broadband and with the Home Media Option, if that helps things.
-- Jason Levine

October 9, 2004 in series 2, TiVo | Permalink | Answers (4) | TrackBack