IMO the things that really set TiVo apart from cable company DVRs are the slick, intuitive interface, wishlists, and network/internet accessibility. The only limitations (at least in terms of stand-alone TiVos) are the up-front costs, especially the hefty lifetime subscription if you choose to go that route, and the lack of multiple tuners.
If your budget is very limited, you don't care about wishlists, and you can live with a clunky interface, I would go with a DVR. If, like me, you think wishlists rock, and would love the ability to schedule shows online and transfer programs to a computer, then by all means, jump into the TiVo world with both feet. Jim > -----Original Message----- > From: seamonkeycheff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:49 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TiVo Central] hello > > > > hi > I have been seriously considering a TiVo for a while...that's > right..I do not have one yet...but that's why I joined this > group.You see,I have already been to the official TiVo web > page and have read up on the virtues of the TiVo,but I prefer > word of mouth as to why I should own a TiVo.<--ok..that seems > a little lame,TiVos eliminate human error in recording > time....but what I want to know is what are the limitations > of a TiVo and do the benefits out weigh the limits,or even > the price tag and subscription price? > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > --------------------~--> > Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? > Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! > http://us.click.yahoo.com/rkgkPB/UOnJAA/Zx0JAA/eCTplB/TM > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ------~-> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rkgkPB/UOnJAA/Zx0JAA/eCTplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tivocentral/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
