Basically, yes, TiVo is a type of DVr recorder. It allows you to record shows while you are not home or simply watching another channel on the same set; just as a dvr recorder.
A TiVo DVR is a digital video recorder made to be used with a TiVo service. The best place to purchase a TiVo DVR would be from the TiVo website. You can also buy these receivers online at Amazon.
The Humax DRT800 DVD-R/RW Recorder/TiVo Series2 DVR Combo, which you can buy for about $140, is a DVD/Tivo combo unit. anonymous@oola.com
No. It is not hard to use DirectTv DVR with Tivo. The reason how I know this is because I have a Tivo and i find that it is not hard to use directtv dvr with it.
Some cable / satellite providers let you rent a unit for about 10 dollars / month. You can also purchase a DVD disk recorder with a built in hard drive which acts as a DVR though those units are disappearing. Tivo is a DVR.
The Comast DVR has a different interface, while the DirecTV DVR has an arguably better user experience.
Yes, there are many benefits of hooking your TiVo DVR with your home computer or with your home network. However, to use your TiVo DVR with your home network, you�ll need to purchase a network adapter and have the TiVo Series2 DVR.The benefits of using TiVo with your home computer are:You don't have to keep your TiVo DVR connected to a phone line. The TiVo DVR connects to the TiVo service every 24 to 48 hours to download your program information. To avoid the TiVO DVR tying up your phone line, you can add your DVR to your wireless or wired network through a broadband connection. Your TiVo DVR will be able to download your program listings through your broadband connection (which is "always on") and won't have to periodically tie up your phone line.You can transfer files and music from your PC to your TiVo DVR. You can organize and view your digital photos from your TiVo menu or listen to your favorite MP3 files. TiVo Desktop is required to publish photo and music files from your computer to your TiVo DVR.Schedule your TiVo DVR to record your favorite shows from the Internet. Use TiVo Central Online to schedule the recordings of your favorite shows. You�ll create an account online and sign in to any browser and send a schedule request to your TiVo DVR. The next time your TiVo DVR connects to your TiVo service, it will schedule the request. Note: If your TiVo DVR connects to TiVo service using a phone line, it can take up to 36 hours; a broadband connection, however, sends requests every hour.can you network a Series 1 tivo unit to you home network??
No, you will need the remote that goes with the tivo dvr.
This also does include its own univeral remote controller which allows you to control all the critical functions on the DVR.
You can purchase a Tivo DVR they are very easy to program and use.
Yes it can be done manually from the tivo home base unit functions located on the dvr,but you will be limited to common "vcr" type functions unlike advanced controls available with utilizing the remote control features.
The Comcast DVR can hold about 400 hours of SD programming.
Only TiVO brand DVR's are capable of that feature at this point in time. Hope this helps!