We're ditching our cable and researching alternatives.
We have two HD TiVo Series 3 boxes that we're not using (because the cable cards provided by Comcast would not work).
We're thinking of a set-up involving OTA television (we live in Atlanta, so reception should not be a problem) + something streaming, but we're not sure if we want to keep the TiVos or invest in something else -- Roku? Boxee? AppleTV?
And here's one major issue for me -- live sports (mainly the NFL and college football)?
posted by tmharris65
on May 13, 2013 -
29 answers
Is there a website to help me keep track of which episodes of a TV series I've watched?
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posted by Nelson
on Mar 8, 2013 -
10 answers
Changing wireless router password was predictably a mess, but got that fixed and now the TiVo isn't connected. Need help with something that surely is simple...just not to me.
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posted by FlyByDay
on Sep 4, 2012 -
15 answers
Is there a Readability-like app for video that will send YouTube videos to my Tivo or Apple TV with one or two mouse clicks?
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posted by bondcliff
on Jun 27, 2012 -
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My TiVo Series 2 has finally died. The hard drive has failed. I could replace the hard drive, but I'd like to upgrade my general environment. What are my options if I still want to be able to watch live TV with PVR functions?
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posted by idb
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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I do not have cable or satellite and I need to watch a program on TNT. I have a TiVo DVR; PS3; Netflix streaming; ethernet connection to iMac. I am willing to spend a little money for the show. What's my best hope? (If the answer includes the ethernet connection to the computer, please explain clearly -- I'm not very computer savvy).
posted by rexknobus
on May 31, 2012 -
8 answers
Where should I go in the Twin Cities to buy an audio-video setup to fit a somewhat specific situation?
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posted by nickmark
on May 24, 2012 -
3 answers
Why are certain Netflix shows jittery on certain devices, while other combinations of devices/shows are not?
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posted by kosmonaut
on Feb 28, 2012 -
7 answers
What should I do with my old SD Tivo Series 2 box now that I've gone to HD DirecTV? I miss pyTivoX!
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posted by Ergolad
on Jan 31, 2012 -
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When I purchase an on-demand movie from Blockbuster on Tivo, why do I receive only the "letterboxed" (480i) version instead of the "full-screen" 1080 HD? I understand the ratio/aspect reasoning behind letterboxing but I find it hard to watch at my viewing distance from the screen. Is there a way to change the settings to receive full-screen HD or are only "letterboxed" versions available from Blockbuster on Tivo? My search for an answer has been fruitless. I have a 46" Sharp 1080P HDTV and use RCN cable. Thanks.
posted by mbx
on Jan 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Please recommend a specific vendor for a Series 2 Tivo replacement hard drive kit, or some other way to revive the ancient but beloved machine.
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posted by acorncup
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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Does Tivo removing the IR output from series 3 machines upwards leave us screwed to use a cable box? Is there any way for a series 3/4 Tivo to control a digital cable box, and if not, what are our options?
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posted by Brockles
on Dec 22, 2010 -
4 answers
I have a Series 2 Tivo and yesterday, inexplicably, most of the buttons have stopped working.
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posted by HeyAllie
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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I have a TiVo, but I'm currently temporarily between internet providers. The TiVo programming data has just run out, and it looks like it's going to be at least another week before I have internet at the apartment. Any ideas on how I can get it updated?
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posted by Orb2069
on Sep 25, 2010 -
9 answers
Help me reduce the footprint of my home theater components. Any and all options welcome.
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posted by bondcliff
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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I want to record TV. I’ve thought about too many options – exhaustively - from old school VCR to Mac Mini/HTPC setups. I don’t care about HD, I just want basic recording, and not to pay more for cable. My head is full of options and I need perspective. Help.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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TV + ISP filter: Which is the cheapest way to get
Comedy Central and a
reasonably fast internet connection in
Benicia, CA (Bay Area):
Comcast??? ATT U-Verse??? DishNetwork/DirectTV + DSL??? Something else???
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posted by unclezeb
on Mar 13, 2010 -
3 answers
When fast-forwarding, my DVR jumps to the end of a show. Any solutions besides taking it back to Time Warner?
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Jan 23, 2010 -
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Comcast filter: Will the new Comcast adapter box work with my Series 2 Tivo? If not (or if its a hassle), should I change cable/internet providers (and what's a good alternative in the Bay Area)?
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posted by mingodingo
on Sep 28, 2009 -
7 answers
I want to preferably burn some shows I recorded from TV and are stored on my TiVo. Please hope me or show me how I can better google a solution.
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posted by pointystick
on Jul 29, 2009 -
11 answers
My Tivo and 360 can no longer access the internet because my provider has set up a Terms of Service page that you have to click on through a web browser before it will let you access the internet. What can I do to get internet for my browser less devices?
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posted by clockworkjoe
on Jun 2, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm looking for an open source PVR-like application for my vista computer (which is dedicated solely to playing downloaded videos).
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posted by nitor
on May 25, 2009 -
9 answers
Does my TiVo Series 1's "Blue Screen of TiVo" mean that it is dead, or do I have my settings messed up?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Mar 4, 2009 -
5 answers
Is it possible to have just one DVR (Comcast Motorola, FWIW) and run it to two different TVs, with all functionality intact and accessible from either set? If not, what's a good set-up for what I'd like to accomplish?
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posted by cocoagirl
on Dec 30, 2008 -
11 answers
Last night my brother in law installed our new router. This morning my Tivo can't see either of the two computers on the network, and they can't see the Tivo either. Help?!
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posted by anastasiav
on Dec 28, 2008 -
9 answers
WirelessNeworkFilter: Please help me set up my home wireless network using two routers. Despite all the particulars of my situation, there must be an easy solution.
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posted by billtron
on Dec 19, 2008 -
7 answers
I have a Series 2 Tivo. After 5 months of no TV at all, I have TimeWarner cable again. In my area, T-W uses the Sci. Atlanta DVR tuner. It's less expensive than Tivo, by several $ a month. Is Tivo worth the extra $ and hassle?
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posted by theora55
on Sep 29, 2008 -
16 answers
Backup a Tivo drive: Is there a way (ie windows or linux software) to clone a series 2 Tivo hard drive using only an XP laptop and a couple of external usb hard drive enclosures? ( I don't have a desktop pc into which I would put the Tivo drive and a second, to be cloned, drive.)
posted by bbranden1
on Aug 6, 2008 -
3 answers
Tivo question about 2 boxes in same house, sucking off the same cable line teat, but 1 is getting some channels that the other doesn't.
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posted by ducktape
on Jul 19, 2008 -
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Are the Comcast DVR woes over? Would anyone, today, say that the Comcast DVR with Tivo service works well? I'm moving house and want to set up a new TV and internet package with a Tivo-based DVR. Should I keep what I have or go with something new? Boston area in case it matters to the service.
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posted by galaksit
on Apr 30, 2008 -
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Can I encode my dvd's for Tivo using Handbrake, MPEG streamclip or similar tool?
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posted by psmealey
on Feb 2, 2008 -
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I'm getting cable for the first time in 5 years soon, and I'd like to get one of these new-fangled PVRs. I've found plenty of info on TiVos, but I'm having trouble finding recent information on alternatives, like MythTV. Does anyone have first-hand experience or quality links?
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posted by chrisamiller
on Feb 1, 2008 -
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