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TiVo TCD648250B
$800.00
Released January, 2006
The Pros:User interface makes it very easy to find show schedules and setup recordings. Electronic guide is superior to most proprietary service providers'. Comfortable remote is superior to those of most proprietary cable providers.
The Cons:Occasional brief audio dropouts. Cannot transfer recorded shows to a PC, like older models. Cable card installation can be time consuming, frustrating for the inexperienced.
The TiVo TCD648250B is the first Series3 HD DVR released by TiVo and first THX-certified DVR making it an ideal system to record HD material with top-quality audio and video. This set is capable of recording HD television from cable providers or using over-the-air digital HD (ATSC).
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As you would expect, there is an HDMI video output and SP/DIF audio output for all digital lossless connections. There are also several other output connectors if required. The front panel has a high-quality OLED (organic light-emitting diode) to display what is being recorded, even when your TV is off. The included remote is backlit for easy use in the dark, and is a learning remote capable to easily configure to your TV. As well as recording programs, you can pause and rewind live TV on the fly in case you miss a crucial moment and a dual tuner lets you record two shows while watching a third. Other TiVo features include "Season Pass" to record every episode in a seriesand "WishList" which records shows based on your favorite actor, director or topic.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: TiVo
- Approximate Manufacture Dates: 2006 - 2008
- Original Hard Drive Size: 250 GB Western Digital
- Hard Drive Format: SATA
- Original Recording Capacity: 300 Hours at Basic Quality -or- 32 Hours HD
- Exterior Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.5 x 3.375 inches
- Weight (without cables and remote): 10 pounds (unit only)
- Input Connections: 1 Antenna (split internally), 1 Cable (split internally)
- Output Connections: 2 Composite (video and L/R audio), 1 S-Video, 1 Component, 1 HDMI, 1 Toslink Digital Optical
- Other Ports: 1 Phoneline, 1 Ethernet (RJ-45), 2 USB, 1 eSATA, 1 Power
- Original Remote: Series3 Black TiVo-Glo Peanut Remote
- Buttons on Faceplate: 10 including navigation and format
- Fan Size: 70 x 70 x 25 mm
- Current OS Version: 9.2
- DirecTV Compatibility: No
- Dual Tuner Capability: Yes
- Networking Feature: Yes
- High Definition: Yes
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User interface makes it very easy to find show schedules and setup recordings
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Electronic guide is superior to most proprietary service providers'
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Comfortable remote is superior to those of most proprietary cable providers
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Allows recording of two shows at once, definite plus over older models
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Records 5.1 digital audio as part of recordings
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Occasional brief audio dropouts
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Cannot transfer recorded shows to a PC, like older models
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Cable card installation can be time consuming, frustrating for the inexperienced
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Relatively high price point compared to older TiVO models
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