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TiVo Series3 High Definition Digital Video Recorder

$459.99
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Product Description: TiVo Series3 High Definition

    The TiVo Series3 HD box delivers the ultimate in high definition entertainment, allowing the consumer to experience TiVo's acclaimed service features, such as Season Pass recordings and WishList searches, in sharp, vivid high-definition images. Extensive video analysis and performance testing by THX ensures content will always playback at the maximum quality and...
    The TiVo Series3 HD box delivers the ultimate in high definition entertainment, allowing the consumer to experience TiVo's acclaimed service features, such as Season Pass recordings and WishList searches, in sharp, vivid high-definition images. Extensive video analysis and performance testing by THX ensures content will always playback at the maximum quality and resolution. The advanced chipset in the TiVo Series3 HD box also lays the groundwork for support for more advanced download features in the future.

    Dual tuners allow subscribers to record two different shows in HD at the same time, while watching a third pre-recorded show. With the high quality OLED front-panel display, the TiVo Series3 HD box will show what is recording, even when the television is off. The TiVo Series3 HD box enables the user to record up to 32 hours of HD programming, or up to 300 hours of recording capacity in standard definition. The TiVo Series3 HD box also features a new, sleek, backlit remote control.

    The TiVo Series3 is designed to fit seamlessly into the most discerning home theater systems. It is compatible with digital cable, analog cable and is the first TiVo to support over-the-air digital HD (ATSC). Later this year, it will also support the newly released TiVoCast service feature which allows users to access content directly through their broadband connection, introducing the next revolution of Internet and cable delivery. Future software releases can even enable advanced MPEG-4 based download features.

    With a built-in Ethernet jack and USB ports, the TiVo Series3 HD box also provides advanced connectivity and easy networking, making it simple to access an additional suite of exclusive TiVo features.

  • TiVo Online Scheduling: Schedule last-minute recordings from the office or on the road from anywhere you can access the Internet.
  • WishList Searches: Easily find programs by actor, director, keyword or topic. The TiVo service works to find and record all the programs related to that topic ¿ like an advanced search engine for your television.
  • Season Pass Recordings: Automatically record every episode, even if the network schedule changes. It can even skip repeat episodes.
  • TiVo KidZone: Coming later this year to the Series3 HD box, only TiVo gives parents the power to easily create a customized area for their children, with only the programs they've pre-approved.
  • TiVo Online Services: View both personal photo slideshows and those shared by friends with Yahoo! Photos, and check local weather and traffic from Yahoo!. Additionally, browse and buy movie tickets from Fandango, discover new music on Live365, and listen to entertaining podcasts.
  • TiVo Mobile: Browse TV listings and schedule recordings directly from select Verizon Wireless phones. The downloadable program will be available later this year.

Product Specification: TiVo Series3 High Definition

DVR Type:DVR
Channel Guide Service:TiVo
Max Recording Time:300 hour(s)
Number Of Tuners:2

User Reviews: TiVo Series3 High Definition

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    Excellent but Expensive...

    By Jay  Oct 13, 2006 | 13 out of 16 found this TiVo Series3 High Definition review helpful

    Pros: The good: Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third previously recorded one; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals; replaces your existing cable box; 30-second commercial skip; excellent user-friendly interface and remote; impressive Internet and home-networking features, including online scheduling, photo, and music streaming; built-in Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi networking.

    Cons: The bad: Extremely expensive, especially compared to "free" DVRs available from cable providers; does not work with pay-per-view and video-on-demand services; requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill; CableCard installation can be problematic; no TiVo To Go or Multi-Room Viewing functionality; some distinguishing network features not yet available; must program 30-second skip; does not offer picture-in-picture.

    The bottom line: The Series3 delivers dual-tuner HD recording and some worthwhile networking features to cable customers, but the exorbitant price tag will be too much for all but the most devoted TiVo fans.

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    Expensive...but still a good value

    By Randy  Mar 14, 2009 | 1 out of 2 found this TiVo Series3 High Definition review helpful

    Pros: Good design, front panel display shows what is being recorded, works with wi-fi G adapter and your broadband network, very simple and intuitive interface, comes with premium Tivo backlit remote, excellent picture and sound quality

    Cons: A bit pricey, but refurbished models are available direct from Tivo on occassion that come with the full new product warranty.

    I used Comcast DVRs for a couple of years but after a number of replacements by the cable company...none correcting the problem...I was ready to give up on DVRs altogether. Even the Comcast techicians admitted that their boxes were riddled with probl...ems. I seriously considered returning to a digital set-top box and my VCR, but a friend suggested Tivo. I was put off by the price and figured one DVR was the same as another, but I could not have been more wrong. We purchased a refurbished box from Tivo with a lifetime subscription to the service (a $400 additional investment up front). I had never used the service and was unsure if I'd like it, but the rep assured me I had 30 days to return it for any reason for a full refund if I wasn't happy with it. Within two days of having this DVR I wondered how I knew that TV would never be the same. It was so awesome that we immediately ordered a second unit for our bedroom. With everything hooked up on our wireless network we can enjoy multi room viewing, Tivo to Go, and many other features (a previous review from 2006 said these features were not available, however they are available now.) We also subscribed to Netfilx and for about $9 per month we can enjoy one DVD at a time mailed to us, plus an online video on demand catalog of over 12,000 other movies and tv shows available at no additional cost. I can also download movies from Amazon that I can either rent or buy at a very reasonable cost, which virtually eliminates the need for trips to the video store. So consider this...I spent approximately $800 per DVR as my initial investment. We enjoy awsome DVR performance, no trips to the video store and have all but eliminated going to the movie theatre. A trip to the movies alone with a family of four with tickets, popcorn and sodas can easily cost close to $100 for one movie...and your never sure if you'll like it. We can watch four or five movies a month without ever leaving home and saving a tremendous amount. At our current rate, both of these machines will have paid for themselves in a year or less. Expensive? Yes...initially. But when you start looking at all you get for your money, this is an awesome value. Read more Less

Pro Reviews: TiVo Series3 High Definition

  • CNET

    TiVo Series3 HD DVR

    Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third previously recorded one; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals; replaces your existing cable box; 30-second commercial skip; excellent user-friendly interface and remote; impressive Internet and home-networking features, including online scheduling, photo, and music streaming; built-in Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi networking. Read more

  • Home Theater Magazine

    TiVo Series3 HD DVR

    It features dual HD tuner digital cable recording, an over-the-air ATSC antenna input, a 250GB hard drive that can record up to 32 hours of HD programming (300 hours of SD), HDMI and Toslink optical digital output as well as a built in Ethernet port for direct connection to broadband Internet. Read more

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