TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service?. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content. It downloads the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box.
Price Range: $225 - $310
TiVo HD is a smart addition to any high-definition TV, combining the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network, so you get access to the best of both broadcast and broadband content.
It downloads the latest movies straight from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion your favorite moments with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box. TiVo HD Features Search for HD movies and sports: With our intelligent search features, you can easily find a specific director, actor, player, or team among the world of both broadcast and broadband content.
Prefer to see a movie in high definition? Do a WishListTM search and the TiVo service will automatically record the HD version and place it in your Now Playing List. Record movies in HD: When recording with TiVo HD, you have the option of capturing shows in standard or high definition. Plus, when you play them back, you can easily pause or rewind HD instant replays without ever sacrificing their original razor-sharp HD resolution. Download movies from the Internet: Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box. Access your music library with the remote: When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network, your HDTV can connect right to millions of songs and playlists available over the Internet. You can now enjoy digital music on the best sound system in the house. Schedule an HD premiere: With TiVo, you can do your TV scheduling from any computer when you are away from home.
Log onto TiVo.com, click on a show, and you're done..
MPN: tcd652160
Functionalities: Video Recorder
Broadcast Type: Terrestrial
Compatible Service: TiVo
Digital Receiver: ATSC
TV Resolutions: 480i (525i), 480p (525p), 720p (750p), 1080i (1125i)
Great HDTV DVR
Author's Rating:
Would have given it 5 stars if not for the system locking up three times in the past month. Had to do a soft restart to get things going. Read on the net that this is most likely caused by the recent software download.
But what the heck, I love TIVO!
May 09, 2008
HD not that great.
Author's Rating:
TiVo is a great system, but the HD really seems to degrade from the original Comcast signal.
May 08, 2008
TiVo HD 180-Hours Video Recorder
Pros: loaded with great features and is customisable
Cons: Fiddly to install , hard to use , bland interface , multiple system faults
The Bottom Line: null
Review: update enables the eSATA port for use with approved external hard drives like the Western Digital MY DVR Expander, which adds additional recording space to your TiVo. The update also includes recent Rhapsody and Amazon Unboxed enhancements, multi-room... Read Full Review by hamman1, Mar 28, 2008
TiVo HD: Great promise. Bad Execution.
Pros: 2 week program guide, easy recording and season pass, HD viewing and recording, sleek design
Cons: Slooow interface, instabilities, loooong reboot, subscription required for basic function
The Bottom Line: An intelligent video recorder with HD capabilities, but with a lot of infancy problems and restrictive DRM.
Review: Alright, this year Santa brought TiVo to our house and after 2 months of usage the feelings are mixed towards this new companion. It does pretty much everything it claims to be, but there is enough room for improvement that keeps us from getting all too... Read Full Review by theuerkorn, Apr 2, 2008