Tivo, who has one? - GoFuckYourself.com

Pete-KT · 10-24-2005, 08:29 AM

Im looking at getting the 40 hour tivo, who has one and do I need the wireless card for it, would I be able to transfer the movies to my desktop/laptop?

what are the positive and negatives about it?

reynold · 10-24-2005, 08:48 AM

I don't have one, but my brother is planning to buy one.

Tat2Jr · 10-24-2005, 08:57 AM

I had a TIVO since they first came out, but switched over to the ones offered by my cable company about 4 or 5 years ago, so can't help ya. If you can get them through your cable company I'd suggest that. I've been VERY happy with the switch. Since it's tied to the cable's guide it will record more accuretly (such as if a show goes 5 minutes over the cable box gets it... TIVO never did).

fetishblog · 10-24-2005, 09:03 AM

I don't have a tivo, but I do have a 100hr DVR from dish network.

jimthefiend · 10-24-2005, 09:04 AM

can be handy, i use mine once a week or so.
got a dvd burner recently thats got a timer thingy on it, i use that more

hottoddy · 10-24-2005, 09:04 AM

I have a Comcast DVR. No need for Tivo

EroticySteve · 10-24-2005, 09:10 AM

I have a Tivo brand Tivo and I wouldn't get anything else. The old Replay TVs were pretty good but you have to get an original with the features that they deleted on later moldels.

I have a 40 hour Tivo and it's great. You can use the Tivo desktop to use your TIVo as a media center, you can also transfer movies to your computer to burn them. I have my router for dsl on top of my tv so I just got a usb to ethernet adapter for my tivo. You have to set it up over a phone line the first time though.

The cable company and dish company DVR's aren't as good in my opinion.

TondaB · 10-24-2005, 09:15 AM

I just recently got a DVR through the cable company and absolutely love it!

MikeVega · 10-24-2005, 09:19 AM

pete ... i just got out of a meeting ... I have some Sushi here and when i'm done i'll hit you up so we can chat biz and I have the Tivo I can tell ya all about it ...

bopha · 10-24-2005, 09:30 AM

We're on our third TIVO. We have the 80 hour TIVO now and has never run out of space. I doubt we could live without it in our house. TIVO company has been great with us. The first one we had, (years ago) did not wear out, the REMOTE did after 2 years of HARD use. Tivo sent us a new one at no charge. We got a second TIvo for another part of the house.

We just upgraded to the new one, it's huge.

If you have Digital though, the Tivo won't work with it until early 06.

You would need TIvo2 to transfer movies.

Young · 10-24-2005, 09:32 AM

I have an 80 hour Tivo with a DVD burner. I hardly ever use the thing.

There are tons of newsgroups and sites dedicated to networking your tivo with everything from computers to microwaves...im sure.

MrJackMeHoff · 10-24-2005, 09:46 AM

Tivo is better because you can upgrade them with new harddrives I have a 700 hour tivo i store movies on. ;)

I Fucked Her · 10-24-2005, 10:56 AM

Don't have one and don't intend to buy one soon either.

Peaches · 10-24-2005, 11:18 AM

I've two different ones over the past 3+ years but never transferred stuff over. It's the greatest invention since the microwave though!

iBanker · 10-24-2005, 11:19 AM

I can't live without Tivo anymore. I don't even know what time or for that matter sometimes, DAY the show is on, cause I have it set to record for everything I watch.

I think football is the only thing I enjoy watching live.

Pete-KT · 10-24-2005, 11:26 AM

Thanks everyone I will be ordering one soon

After Shock Media · 10-24-2005, 11:33 AM

I also just use the one the cable company provides. Its made by Moxi.

detoxed · 10-24-2005, 12:05 PM

I have an 80 hour and a 40 hour.

EroticySteve · 10-24-2005, 12:06 PM

Tivo is worth every penny just to be able to watch NBC shows. I record them come back to them 20 mins or so after they started and watch commercial free.

RainGurl · 10-24-2005, 12:08 PM

i have 2 80-hour tivos....i transfer movies/shows from room to room, and to my laptop. when i travel, i download a bunch of tv shows to watch on the plane. from what i hear, cable/dish dvrs don't offer anywhere near the amount of features that the tivo does. go for it, you'll love it pete!

NoCarrier · 10-24-2005, 12:19 PM

Once you have a PVR. You can't go back. I have the Bell ExpressVu 9200 HDTV PVR (Dish 942). 180 hours of SD and 25 hours of HDTV. I love it!

High Plains Drifter · 10-24-2005, 12:34 PM

Its really difficult to explain DVR to non-tech people, but once they've used it, EVERYBODY realizes how cool it is and how much time you save not watching commercials. Along with the Ipod/mp3 player, its the best tech "invention" of the last couple of years.

AmeliaG · 10-24-2005, 12:56 PM

I heart my TiVo. I'd recommend getting the 80 hour with DVD burner if archiving stuff is an important feature for your taste.

JuiceMonkey · 10-24-2005, 12:56 PM

I have one
it's the only reason I watch tv..

Evil Chris · 10-24-2005, 01:08 PM

DVR machines are the absolute shit.
I don't know what I did without it.

Holly · 10-24-2005, 01:29 PM

I have an 80 hour one and I love it. I never even watched TV before, except cable news and A&E. Now I'm hooked on half a dozen shows because it just records this shit for me because it thinks I'll like it. Currently I watch:

Breaking Bonaduce
Lost
Invasion
Grey's Anatomy
Nip/Tuck
Two and a Half Men

I never watched any of these until last month, so I'm a little behind on some. The best part is, it takes about 30 mins for the one hour shows and 15 mins for the half hour. I won't even watch TV with commercials anymore, lol.

AcidMax · 10-24-2005, 01:31 PM

I have one in every room of my house. Wouldn't ever go back to NOT having one. It's nice when you just want to step away and do something, you don't miss your show, just save up some time then blast through the commercials. I even have and HD Tivo

10-24-2005, 08:29 AM	#1
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Tivo, who has one? Im looking at getting the 40 hour tivo, who has one and do I need the wireless card for it, would I be able to transfer the movies to my desktop/laptop? what are the positive and negatives about it?

10-24-2005, 08:57 AM	#3
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	I had a TIVO since they first came out, but switched over to the ones offered by my cable company about 4 or 5 years ago, so can't help ya. If you can get them through your cable company I'd suggest that. I've been VERY happy with the switch. Since it's tied to the cable's guide it will record more accuretly (such as if a show goes 5 minutes over the cable box gets it... TIVO never did). __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

10-24-2005, 09:03 AM	#4
fetishblog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Your mom is my favorite pornstar!#% Posts: 5,995	I don't have a tivo, but I do have a 100hr DVR from dish network. __________________ Fling.com doesn't steal your traffic and sales unlike some other dating companies. I promote them, and so should you!

10-24-2005, 09:04 AM	#6
hottoddy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PacNorWest Posts: 3,048	I have a Comcast DVR. No need for Tivo __________________ - *** -

10-24-2005, 09:10 AM	#7
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	I have a Tivo brand Tivo and I wouldn't get anything else. The old Replay TVs were pretty good but you have to get an original with the features that they deleted on later moldels. I have a 40 hour Tivo and it's great. You can use the Tivo desktop to use your TIVo as a media center, you can also transfer movies to your computer to burn them. I have my router for dsl on top of my tv so I just got a usb to ethernet adapter for my tivo. You have to set it up over a phone line the first time though. The cable company and dish company DVR's aren't as good in my opinion. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

10-24-2005, 08:48 AM	#2
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I don't have one, but my brother is planning to buy one.

10-24-2005, 09:04 AM	#5
jimthefiend So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: icq: 121189 Posts: 18,889	can be handy, i use mine once a week or so. got a dvd burner recently thats got a timer thingy on it, i use that more

10-24-2005, 09:15 AM	#8
TondaB Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 3,162	I just recently got a DVR through the cable company and absolutely love it! __________________ ICQ: 61462417

10-24-2005, 09:19 AM	#9
MikeVega Porntrepreneur Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 12,788	pete ... i just got out of a meeting ... I have some Sushi here and when i'm done i'll hit you up so we can chat biz and I have the Tivo I can tell ya all about it ... __________________ Mike Vega-ICQ:253868499-AIM:mikeydicevega

10-24-2005, 09:30 AM	#10
bopha Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,882	We're on our third TIVO. We have the 80 hour TIVO now and has never run out of space. I doubt we could live without it in our house. TIVO company has been great with us. The first one we had, (years ago) did not wear out, the REMOTE did after 2 years of HARD use. Tivo sent us a new one at no charge. We got a second TIvo for another part of the house. We just upgraded to the new one, it's huge. If you have Digital though, the Tivo won't work with it until early 06. You would need TIvo2 to transfer movies.

10-24-2005, 09:32 AM	#11
Young Bland for life Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,468	I have an 80 hour Tivo with a DVD burner. I hardly ever use the thing. There are tons of newsgroups and sites dedicated to networking your tivo with everything from computers to microwaves...im sure. __________________ ★★★

10-24-2005, 09:46 AM	#12
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10-24-2005, 10:56 AM	#13
I Fucked Her Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 121	Don't have one and don't intend to buy one soon either.

10-24-2005, 11:18 AM	#14
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I've two different ones over the past 3+ years but never transferred stuff over. It's the greatest invention since the microwave though!

10-24-2005, 11:19 AM	#15
iBanker Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, moving to Portland. Posts: 2,758	I can't live without Tivo anymore. I don't even know what time or for that matter sometimes, DAY the show is on, cause I have it set to record for everything I watch. I think football is the only thing I enjoy watching live. __________________ www.JasonandAlex.com Christopher's ICQ: 268-843-170

10-24-2005, 11:26 AM	#16
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Thanks everyone I will be ordering one soon

10-24-2005, 11:33 AM	#17
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	I also just use the one the cable company provides. Its made by Moxi. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

10-24-2005, 12:05 PM	#18
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	I have an 80 hour and a 40 hour.

10-24-2005, 12:06 PM	#19
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	Tivo is worth every penny just to be able to watch NBC shows. I record them come back to them 20 mins or so after they started and watch commercial free. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

10-24-2005, 12:08 PM	#20
RainGurl Keep It Juicy! Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 551	i have 2 80-hour tivos....i transfer movies/shows from room to room, and to my laptop. when i travel, i download a bunch of tv shows to watch on the plane. from what i hear, cable/dish dvrs don't offer anywhere near the amount of features that the tivo does. go for it, you'll love it pete! __________________ Rainey [email protected] JuicyAds http://juicyads.com

10-24-2005, 12:19 PM	#21
NoCarrier We need more free porn Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 16,356	Once you have a PVR. You can't go back. I have the Bell ExpressVu 9200 HDTV PVR (Dish 942). 180 hours of SD and 25 hours of HDTV. I love it! __________________ Last edited by NoCarrier; 10-24-2005 at 12:21 PM..

10-24-2005, 12:34 PM	#22
High Plains Drifter Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ♠ ♣ ♥ Posts: 2,341	Its really difficult to explain DVR to non-tech people, but once they've used it, EVERYBODY realizes how cool it is and how much time you save not watching commercials. Along with the Ipod/mp3 player, its the best tech "invention" of the last couple of years. __________________

10-24-2005, 12:56 PM	#23
AmeliaG Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,553	I heart my TiVo. I'd recommend getting the 80 hour with DVD burner if archiving stuff is an important feature for your taste. __________________ GFY Hall of Famer AltStar Hall of Famer Blue Blood's SpookyCash.com Babe photography portfolio

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JuiceMonkey Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane/Vancouver/SanFran Posts: 3,581	I have one it's the only reason I watch tv.. __________________ ICQ: 72251955 GTalk: JuiceMonkey

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Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,233	DVR machines are the absolute shit. I don't know what I did without it. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

10-24-2005, 01:29 PM	#26
Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	I have an 80 hour one and I love it. I never even watched TV before, except cable news and A&E. Now I'm hooked on half a dozen shows because it just records this shit for me because it thinks I'll like it. Currently I watch: Breaking Bonaduce Lost Invasion Grey's Anatomy Nip/Tuck Two and a Half Men I never watched any of these until last month, so I'm a little behind on some. The best part is, it takes about 30 mins for the one hour shows and 15 mins for the half hour. I won't even watch TV with commercials anymore, lol. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

10-24-2005, 01:31 PM	#27
AcidMax Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: MI Posts: 1,827	I have one in every room of my house. Wouldn't ever go back to NOT having one. It's nice when you just want to step away and do something, you don't miss your show, just save up some time then blast through the commercials. I even have and HD Tivo __________________ Latest MMA news. http://www.mmawrapup.com