jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 August 3, 2006 We've had a TiVo box for several years now. It's broken and we are currently using a regular direct TV cable box. My daughter has never know regular TV. She asked me a bunch of questions... "Why can't I pause the show?" "Why can't I record a show?" "Where are all my shows?" "Why can't I fast forward through the commercials?" I explained to her that the TiVo is more like a computer with a hard drive and that we store our information on there and retrieve it later. Her last question, "So, I have to watch what's on when it's on?" I said, "Yes." "And I can't watch it again?" Her assessment... "That stinks mom."Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #2 August 3, 2006 oh...and I agree with her!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 August 3, 2006 I still have an old VCR that I record programs on. I figure I'll change my ways when that finally breaks. Until then, I'm hopelessly unhip and frugal! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #4 August 3, 2006 I love my DVR!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 August 3, 2006 I don't have a tivo... I would sort of like one but I want one that will record HDTV and they aren't very common or cheap... then other times... I'm not sure I actually want one anyhow... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #6 August 3, 2006 DVR is freaking awesome. I am going to get rid of my Comcast verison soon though. I am going to buy another computer to be a media center for my living room. Then DVR becomes free (after computer costs of course).Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #7 August 3, 2006 DVR technology (I started with the Microsoft piece of junk) , and now have a Tivo, is by far and away the most satisfying piece of personal electronics I have ever bought. I don't EVER watch live TV any more. Even sporting events are paused at the first commercial, then fast-forwarded as needed. A kid that has never gone without would definitely be lost without one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #8 August 3, 2006 Along those same lines... I met a darling little boy the other day who was playing video games on my laptop. His big question to me was... "How did you have fun all those years back when you were young?" My answer was none to impressive.... we played ball outside... Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 August 3, 2006 lol I was asked that question to... my response was the sameSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #10 August 3, 2006 QuoteI don't have a tivo... I would sort of like one but I want one that will record HDTV and they aren't very common or cheap... It's gotten pretty cheap for cable or satellite- directv is sending out hdtivos ($1000 in 2004) for $20 and a two year extension. For straight OTA, unpolished PC solutions are 70-200$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #11 August 3, 2006 Quotethen other times... I'm not sure I actually want one anyhow... I watch more TV shows when we have one, but it takes far less time because I don't watch any commercials. I love it. I can watch three 30 minute episodes of something in about an hour!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mangledspoon 0 #12 August 4, 2006 I'm embarrassed to admit I have no idea what Tivo is... not too sure about DVR either... does that mean I'm old already? I'm only 22! AHH! I have never been able to pause a show, or any of that stuff...that must be pretty handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #13 August 4, 2006 If i remember right Tivo failed to take off in the uk as it was to expensive for what it was but returned under the Guise as sky+, offered by the cable operator. youngsters are spoiled these days, Jesus we only had 3 channels when i was a kid Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #14 August 4, 2006 QuoteI'm embarrassed to admit I have no idea what Tivo is... not too sure about DVR either... does that mean I'm old already? I'm only 22! AHH! I have never been able to pause a show, or any of that stuff...that must be pretty handy. I'm sure by now you've googled it, but here's the link: http://www.tivo.com/1.0.aspJump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #15 August 4, 2006 Kids hate my house when it comes to watching t.v. I have regular television stations (6 stations all together). Can't see paying so much money for cable when we are only home a few hours every night. We maybe watch 3 hours a night if that. My dvd player just die with help from a few kids the other day, So now we use the playstation 2 to watch movies.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 August 4, 2006 QuoteIt's gotten pretty cheap for cable or satellite- directv is sending out hdtivos ($1000 in 2004) for $20 I have DirecTV and I'm really not seeing this option... the only HD DVR that they are showing as available is $400... which is not close to $20... if it was only $20 then I might consider doing it... but since it doesn't appear to be... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
