I have time warner cable, my question is if I get rid of my twc DVR box, will TiVo premier 4 recorder be able to replace it without a fee?
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No, TiVo service cost anywhere from $6.95 to $12.95 per month depending on if they are running a special that month. They also offer a lifetime service for a one time fee of either $299.00 or $399.00 but I found that not to be a good value due to I usually replace my Tivo every 2 to 3 years and the lifetime service is only good for that 1 tivo.
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You may have to pay to rent a "cable card" to use it on the system (I have verizon and have to rent a card) Also, you might lose other features. For me, I can't get "on demand" movies. I don't pay a few for using the box other than the card. Also, I got a WI-FI router "free" because I did not need their box. I do have to pay TiVo. $15/month
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It wont be free but the fee will be minimal. You will need to lease a cable card from your cable company, usually only a couple of dollars a month. With that the dvrs from twc and comcast are pointless.
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You must subscribe to the TiVo service. Go to www.tivo.com. It's reasonably priced.
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Probably not, Kelly, you will still need a cable card from TWC. The cable card should be far less expensive than the TWC DVR, though. Also, I found the TiVo to be much more responsive in channel selection than the Bright House DVR which it replaced. Waiting multiple seconds for channels to change was the frustration that prompted the investment in the TiVo.
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my modem would not work with Time Warner Cable due to password reset from netgear. Netgear would not offer tech help due to original unit sold over 1 year ago...
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I have a dvr through directv. I'm thinking about getting this toshiba dvd recorder. Let me make sure I understand... If I have a show recorded on my dvr, I can then record it to a dvd in my dvd recorder? But while the dvr'ed show is being recorded to dvd, I cannot watch a different show? Is this correct?? Thank you anyone for your help. I have some shows that have been on my dvr for a long time now that I occasionally like to rewatch and would much rather have them on dvd so hopefully this toshiba dvd recorder is what I need.
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You can contact TiVo and they will send you one for the same price as the whole set in store. It's stupid. Buy a non-TiVo adapter and you will be much better off. I picked up a Netgear N600 WNCE3001 and have never had a problem, unlike w/ the overpriced TiVo one.
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No it cannot replace A Comcast DVR. The Boxee Box plays NetfliX, Youtube, and files shared on a network.
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@James Cooper who said "Go to Weaknees dot com and read up before you plunk down $50 on what you think is a deal."A better place to read up is in TiVocommunity dot com. They are not affiliated with TiVo and the members there can clear up most anything, including questions like "My TiVo's hard drive failed. Can I replace it and salvage my lifetime subscription?"
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I have a series 3 hd and time warner. You need to have tw insert a cable card into the tivon then you get rid of the cable box, they also giuve you a tuner adapter for free, the card is abotu 2 bucks compared to the 8 for the cable box. My tivo remote works for tv, cable and tivo
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Yes, this should be compatible with TWC with no issues, but you should contact Time Warner to ensure that it will work with the services and package you have with them.
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Jonathan - In response to your question "I just can't figure why more cable ready DVRs aren't available without a subscription.", one reason is probably the current US patent dispute between TiVo and many DVR software/hardware suppliers like Direct TV, AT&T, Microsoft, etc. Back in the 2000-2005 era, HDD DVR's from Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Direct TV and others were widely available in stores, and still are overseas. Hopefully we will see more of these manufacturers return to making compatable units for the North American market. Suggest you checkout the following forum devoted to the Magnavox HDD/DVD Recorders: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12244086#post12244086
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I am not familiar with Time Warner. Based on my previous experiences I would say yes BUT I would encourage you to see if any others have had success utilizing this modem instead of the issued TWM. If it does, or does not work, please add your results to this thread. It would be appreciated. Best of luck my friend.
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I don't think so ... the commands indicate that a disc is required in the drive before recording can begin. You should probably investigate TiVo.
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If you have both a directv dvr and TiVo then yes. Cheaper to have only one or the other . Have you seen new monster TiVo? Expensive but huge dvr capacity!
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No it will not replace time warner. to use this box you will be required to have the Ematic remote and the TV remote because the Ematic will not turn on or change TV stations. on a scale of 1 to 10 I give the Ematic a 3.
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I wish the monthly fee were more like $10, but keep in mind Tivo's business model means selling the hardware at a loss and making it back on the subscription. Also, a DVR from a cable company will cost you just as much if not more -- and this is a MUCH better DVR than any cable company model. There are other DVRs that require little or no monthly fee but they are not anything like Tivo in functionality or ease of use.
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No, you cannot. To use this, you first need cable/Fios/Uverse service. You also need to "rent" a cablecard from your cable provider. You then need to purchase this unit. Then you need to either purchase a lifetime (for this specific unit - not your life) service contract or you will pay monthly service fees (either of those are to Tivo). You will only avoid paying monthly DVR rental/lease fees to your cable provider.
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I was JUST reading through some of the reviews and one of the folks seemed to list this exact problem - though they were using a Tivo. It seems too similar an issue to be an anomaly: sadly the reviewer determined that after unplugging the drive and starting his DVR back up again, all of the problems vanished, leading him to the conclusion that it was the drive and NOT the DVR. Your best bet is to do the same - remove the drive and see if the DVR functions normally. If so, then you know the drive is faulty. Good luck!
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Like Ian, I, too, have Time Warner, but I will pass on my experience because it might help. I called TW and they actually gave me a list of compatible modems before I bought anything, and this one was one of them. But when I purchased it and the tech came to install it, I was told that TW doesn't allow customers with digital phone to have their own modem. So who do you believe--the customer service rep or the installer? Anyway, the modem is sitting in my supply closet, never used. And I can't imagine any cable company with worse customer service than TW. :)