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TiVo Series2™ TCD540080 (80 GB) 80-Hours Video Recorder

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(4.00 out of 5) from 17 reviews

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TiVo : My First DVR

(4.00 out of 5) by mashimaru on Jul 27, 2008

Pros: Easy! Works!
Cons: Channel changer & lineup not always accurate; lag time while changing channels
The Bottom Line: Now you can watch Jeopardy! on a Saturday afternoon

I resisted getting a DVR for a long time, because I had always thought that if I wasn't home to watc ...
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Record Live Television With TIVO, Cheap Service, Free DVR

(5.00 out of 5) by pablothegreat on Jul 10, 2008

Pros: I don't miss my shows any more, cheap, free DVR box. record live TV
Cons: Warmup takes a few minutes, Home network was not explained
The Bottom Line: Something that I have no idea how I lived without! Now I never miss my favorite primetime shows.

What is TIVO? It is a way to record your favorite shows on television when you are not at home or wh ...
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zip through commercials

(3.00 out of 5) by idahomike on Feb 17, 2008

Pros: DVRs are Great! Lots of "smart" features
Cons: Can't record and watch another show simultaneously.
The Bottom Line: Spend the extra money for the dual recording machines.

This TiVo was my first experience with a DVR. I'll start with the good things then explain why I onl ...
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Love my Tivo!!!

(5.00 out of 5) by dennysmom on Apr 20, 2007

Pros: So Many! Catches shows you wouldn't think of.
Cons: Can be difficult to program.
The Bottom Line: We Absolutely love our Tivo! 80 hours is OK - recommend higher recording time.

My husband and I avoided Tivo like the plague - we didn't want to be tied to the TV. Hello! That is ...
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Greatest Invention EVER!! But beware it is fragile...

(5.00 out of 5) by elani on Mar 28, 2007

Pros: Pause and rewind live tv, record your favorite shows, never watch boring tv again.
Cons: Fragile! Buy from Best Buy with a warranty plan!
The Bottom Line: For tv watchers the price is nothing compared to the benefits. However, purchase from Best Buy with a warranty plan!

TiVo is the greatest invention ever. We love ours!! No more commercials and having to wait until com ...
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