How does Tivo work?

Hi bears~N~angels,

TiVo records TV shows on a hard drive. We prefer TiVO because of simplicity of use. The schedule is always correct because it is updated every day. I can program TiVO to record from out of town over the Internet. TiVO learns what you like and recommends shows that you might like. Often times we never would have known they were on. You can program an entire season of a given series with a single click and TiVO never forgets. You can tell TiVO you like someone or something and it will locate shows for you. For example if you tell it you like John Wayne it will watch for and record anything he is on.

With my series 2 TiVO I can transfer recordings to my computer, edit them if desired then record them to a DVD. You can also allow TiVO to share pictures and music from your computer. It will play the music and slide shows on your TV.

I could go on and on about TiVO. There is one downside and that is the monthly (you can pay yearly if you want) fee.

To learn all about TiVO check their web site here - https://www3.tivo.com/

Check the TiVO user forum here - http://www.tivocommunity.com/

The TiVO Community Store often has good bargains for TiVOs or accessories. Check them for current pricing along with your local Best Buy - http://store.tivocommunity.com/merchant....

You need either a phone line or internet connection for TiVO to download software updates and program information.

You don't need an all in one VCR / DVD. I have two TiVos one DVD, one VCR and a DVD recorder all hooked to one TV. A combo unit had advantages though. If you get a combo with a DVD recorder you can back up your VHS tapes.

I hope this helps you.

Norm

It works very well!! I suggest the dual tuner one. You can record two different shows, while watching one that is recorded.

It records shows onto a hard drive. It is constantly recording whatever it is tuned to, no matter whether the TV is on or not. It will record over shows that it doesn't think you will like. however, if you turn the TV on and see that it is already tuned to something that you want to watch, you can rewind to the beginning of the show and watch it.