Once upon a time Ron Koms shaped the electrons to say... > THEN , a few days ago I go my Series 3, (NICE MACHINE). > I convinced them at TiVo to transfer my lifetime service from my Series 2 to > the new Series 3... > I thought it was going to cost $199 but they didn't ask for any kind of > payment. > I then noticed my Series 2 says (in information setup) "call this number to > get activated."
Ah, sounds like they did a straight transfer and not the paid transfer offer. Very strange, you probably got a CSR who wasn't sure how to do it and ended up doing the kind of transfer you get when a box is replaced by customer service. > How long will this last, to use it like it is? > What features will stop working, and when? Normally if a box is disconnected it staggers along for 30 days before becoming a boat anchor. But it sounds like your box already knows it no longer has service, so it could be shorter, like 7 days. Whenever it finally gives up, you lose pretty much everything. IIRC, you can watch Live TV and do some basic trick play, but there is no recording ability. All network abilities, except calling home, go away. I believe you can still watch previous recordings on the drive. Since you were prepared to pay $199 for the transfer to get 1-year of service on the S2, you could take the MSD plan - that's still less than $199 for the year. -MZ -- megazone-at-megazone.org http://www.MegaZone.org/ Gweep, Geek, Human, me. http://www.TiVoLovers.com/ http://www.Eyrie-Productions.com/ -><- Hail Eris "A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men" 508-852-2171
