When will home networking option work between two Series 3s? I currently have a hacked Series 1 (300 hours upgraded) with lifetime service, and a Comcast HD DVR. Like all others, I hate the DVR. I've been waiting to upgrade to two Series 3s, since I have three HD TVs, two of which are in prime viewing locations. What I need is to be able to watch any program on either TiVo S3, from either location - in HD. I know the capability exists in the box but they haven't turned it on yet. Any idea when this might be coming? Still waiting... ready to drop some serious cash when it arrives, since I need to upgrade the storage on at least one of the TiVo S3s to match what I'm currently getting (which I max out from time to time). When will home networking option work between two Series 3s? I currently have a hacked Series 1 (300 hours upgraded) with lifetime service, and a Comcast HD DVR. Like all others, I hate the DVR.... » Read More When will home networking option work between two Series 3s? I currently have a hacked Series 1 (300 hours upgraded) with lifetime service, and a Comcast HD DVR. Like all others, I hate the DVR. I've been waiting to upgrade to two Series 3s, since I have three HD TVs, two of which are in prime viewing locations. What I need is to be able to watch any program on either TiVo S3, from either location - in HD. I know the capability exists in the box but they haven't turned it on yet. Any idea when this might be coming? Still waiting... ready to drop some serious cash when it arrives, since I need to upgrade the storage on at least one of the TiVo S3s to match what I'm currently getting (which I max out from time to time). « Show Less
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I just found this FAQ about it that provides more info too:http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=371710Sounds like the TivoHD is going to be roughly comparable in speed to my Series 2 when transferring HD shows (versus SD on the S2).They don't mention anything about needing a special program, so I assume most DVD decoders will work? Windows Media Player should work too if that's the case.
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Regarding Tivo2Go, this is probably a stupid question, but how do you watch HD content once you've transfered it to your computer? I assume it's still in MPEG2 format, so does it just play in a DVD player program the same as SD content?How fast does it transfer HD content?
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My new series 3 has Tivo-to-Go and networking. I, too, was waiting until that was solved to buy one. The only things that I find that can't be copied from one tivo to another are the Amazon Unbox Videos and TivoCasts. The only trouble I had was with the cable co. not wanting to deliver cablecards and saying I would not receive the HD channels with them. I finally demanded and received that cablecards. I am so happy I may soon get the Tivo HD for another room.
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I'm not sure what format it is, but you download a player from TiVo to your Windows machine, and it handles the synch as well as viewing. I have downloaded the player but don't have it working yet because my company insists we use the Cisco Security Agent, which is blocking the player getting through on the network to the TiVo. Sigh. I'm hoping they will send me a config update sometime soon so it can get through. Only then will I know how long the transfer will take, although I don't expect it to take long because I have Gigabit Ethernet. WiFi would take longer...
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An update in November sometime should allow transfers between Series 3 TiVos (as long as there isn't any copying restrictions within the shows themselves).
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There is no date. This feature and the tivo 2 go feature are currently not enabled due to restrictions on digital content and licensing issues with the cablecard technology. If the licensing issue is ever resolved between the two parties, Tivo will be more than happy to activate these features. Don't hold your breath!
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I am using it with two different receivers. Model: HR21-200 which is an HD-DVR and an H20-100 which is an HD Receiver. Your location may be more important than the receiver. I live in upstate SC and it receives all the channels I subscribe to including locals and it also receives all the guide information. No problems at all.
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I have HD cable (only on one base TV) but since it is just a rebroadcast of the base unit I don't see why it would not-it works with Tivo or a Blue ray player it just sends the signal from your base set up. This way the TV you are sending it to has all of the features of your main base TV. The down side is both TVs would have the exact same thing on. I use it to broadcast to my basement exercise area to watch Tivo recorded shows. I have HD cable (only on one base TV) but since it is just a rebroadcast of the base unit I don't see why it would not-it works with Tivo or a Blue ray player it just sends the signal from your base set up. This way the TV you are sending it to has all of the features of your main base TV. The down side is both TVs would have the exact same thing on. I use it to broadcast to my basement exercise area to watch Tivo recorded shows. since it is just a rebroadcast of your main TV set it should work-I use it with both HD cable-Tivo and Blue ray and it works fine. the down side is both TVs will be playing the exact same thing, if someone switchs the main TV set so will the broadcast switch. For what this costs it is a great solution to having multiple TV sets but not running cables or having additional boxes-its not perfect but it works and is reliable.
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You are welcome. I switched to HD last year. DirecTV did the installation for free after I paid for the service and receiver. One warning though. The DirecTV brand HD receiver is very slow. Spend the extra money and get the Tivo brand HD receiver.
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I bought mine from TiVo with lifetime service during a special promotion TiVo had a few months ago. Not sure how Amazon handles it. You could also check with Weaknees.com, an authorized TiVo seller. They might have some specials as well.
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You can buy a stand alone OTA DVR from other companies that do not require a subscription, and use the program guide direct from the TV stations. The guide will normally be only 4-12 hours into the future whereas Tivo will be a week or two. The OTA EPG guides can also have errors and many stations do not maintain them properly; many just show the name of the program and no other information, IF THAT. (The difference is quite noticeable.) Setting up recording is like an old VCR... you tell it channel number, time on and time off. It doesn't know repeats or if a showtime was changed, etc. With the Tivo, you can set up 'Season pass' where it will record the shows automatically, skip repeats and make adjustments for programming changes. It has very complete episode information and Tivo will 'learn what you like' then recommend shows for you. You get a lot for that $15 a month. I am currently using a standalone OTA DVR and I am considering going back to Tivo now that they have a better unit... it's worth it.
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does anyone know if free lifetime service is available on devices purchased from 3rd party vendors (i.e., not directly from Tivo)?
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Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm... » Read More Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. « Show Less
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Hello-I am desperately seeking assistance with my SA8300HD in use with my WD My DVR Expander. I have been using the expander successfully with this box for about a year and a half. Recently Time Warner "upgraded" my area (Austin, TX) with the Navigator interface. After that all seemed to be lost. I had over 150 shows recorded for future viewing all gone. Multiple calls and emails later I was given contradictory information. First I was told that the SATA port would no longer work for the expander. Today I was told that it could be used but only for storage when the dvr is full. No instructions on how to use it in that manner (to switch recordings to the expander or back again) and of course the usual TW company line about not supporting any issues with the expander. Any low tech information about how this might work or what to do would be truly appreciated. Also I just kind of tripped onto this forum while looking for information so a response to my email address would get the information to me more directly or at least point me back to this forum. I am on my phone typing this and it doesn't show me the url where I got started. Thanks so much in advance, Kathy (ksilb@austin.rr.com)
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"What am i getting for that charge?" You're getting ripped off. I'm a long-time TiVo user, having purchased my first Series 1 in 1999 and upgrading several times. I've suggested TiVo purchases to dozens of people over the years. Unfortunately, TiVo is seriously behind the current technology and still has a very closed ecosystem. To make up for their lack of up to date technology and closed ecosystem, they increase their service and lifetime fees. It's not a good business plan, which in part explains their stock price. For anyone with a little bit of technical know-how, it's far more cost effective to get an HTPC and TV tuner. If you are going to record OTA, most tuners will be fine. If you need a cable card, the HDHomeRun works very well. Many services on an HTPC will get you free program guide information. An HTPC is also more open, so it opens up more possibilities. It's also much more future-proof than TiVo's closed ecosystem. TiVo has a long history of not upgrading software except on the latest model in an effort to pry more money from existing TiVo subscribers through upgrades.
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It lists Tivo as a supported device on page 53 of the manual. See: http://www.universalremote.com/pdf/Manual_RF10.pdf. It doesn't specify which Tivo DVR is supported (Series 3, Roamio, etc) but my past experience with Tivo's has been that they have been relatively compatible with each other in terms of IR inputs. Given my experience with this device and the Uverse DVR, I wouldn't recommend it. Despite what others have written about this device learning "everything", it would only learn a useless subset of keys from the AT&T; remote.
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The answer appears to be no. WHY, IN GOD'S NAME no one seems to be able to figure out that I -- and I'm betting lots of others -- don't want to have three freaking different devices for handling streaming media, locally stored media, AND disks (i.e., DVDs, BRs) is beyond me. Everyone tackles ONE part of the damned problem, and totally ignores the other two.
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Engadget seems to think the same thing: http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/23/tivo-hd-vs-series3/ See side note at bottom before chart.
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You should check that the component out (three RCA cables for video plus 2 for sound) from the cable box works for all channels (esp premium). Your TV should have a component input so get some RCA cables and go straight from cable box to TV with component and flip through all the channels. If that works you should be good to go. Also note that HD DVR has an "IR Blaster" to send remote signals to the cable box to turn it on and change channels. it all should work fine but can be slightly annoying to setup.
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Tivo 3 should support just about any eSATA drive Tivo HD will only support the WD DVR Expander out of the box. They can be hacked to use any drive, but it voids the warranty. There is supposedly a file limitation with Tivos that doesn't allow them to read more than about 1.2TB of space. Whether this will be updated is unknown. The SA 8300HD supports regular eSATA drives, but there are some models that just don't work.
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I had almost the same set-up as you do. When I switched my bill went down 7 dollars. I had 2 dual dvr receivers, and a regular receiver. However, I switched back to them the same night. The joeys kept freezing, like every 2 minutes. I could record four shows on the one unit, but if you did not want to watch that show at the time you were stuck with the three other prime time channels in the group. If, you wanted to watch a different channel at this time, you had to take over a TV in the other room. I called them that night and went back to my old set-up the same week. I would say stay away from the hopper. I had almost the same set-up as you do. When I switched my bill went down 7 dollars. I had 2 dual dvr receivers, and a regular receiver. However, I switched back to them the same night. The joeys kept freezing, like every 2 minutes. I could record four shows on the one unit, but if you did not want to watch that show at the time you were stuck with the three other prime time channels in the group. If, you wanted to watch a different channel at this time, you had to take over a TV in the other room. I called them that night and went back to my old set-up the same week. I would say stay away... » Read More I had almost the same set-up as you do. When I switched my bill went down 7 dollars. I had 2 dual dvr receivers, and a regular receiver. However, I switched back to them the same night. The joeys kept freezing, like every 2 minutes. I could record four shows on the one unit, but if you did not want to watch that show at the time you were stuck with the three other prime time channels in the group. If, you wanted to watch a different channel at this time, you had to take over a TV in the other room. I called them that night and went back to my old set-up the same week. I would say stay away from the hopper. « Show Less
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You don't wanna do that. Even if you could get it to work, it wouldn't select channels by itself, you'd have to manually change the channel on the digital converter box to whatever you want to record next. Plus, it'd all be low-def. To record from a rooftop antenna to a DVR, you need a DVR with an ATSC tuner -- or, preferably, several ATSC tuners so you can record multiple channels at once. Since everybody using a rooftop antenna can't live without such a DVR, there are zillions to choose from -- NOT! I dunno what's wrong with this market, but finding such a DVR is ridiculously difficult. I have two. The first and best is the Channel Master CM-7000PAL, which has two tuners and therefore can record two programs at once in full HD. The other is a Magnavox MDR515H which only has one tuner and only records in low-def, although it's still widescreen and a very good fidelity low-def so it's quite watchable. It also can record on a rewritable DVD which would be nice when the HD fills up, but being low-def it has 250 hours of space on the HD so it'll never fill up. Last I heard, one or both of these models are NLA -- but that *might* be because they've introduced new and better models. Channel Master, for example, was supposed to introduce a 3-tuner model. I'm sorry the options aren't better. I'd very much like to find out why the market for ATSC DVR's is suppressed and throttle somebody.