Opinion Needed. Pulling hair out

[fatlard]

Well, I do not know what to do... with lifetime ending today.

I want to get a new series 2 80hr tivo and activate it but I don't know if it is worth it or not...

I current have at home

Series 1 Tivo (Lifetime)
Replay 4000 Series (Lifetime)
Comcast 6412 HD ($9.99 Monthly)

Do you guys think I should get a new series 2? and acitvate it for lifetime?

Is the features of Series 2 worth the upgrade over series 1?

[dirtypacman]

I do think the new features of the Series 2 are worth the investment.
I myself have 2 units with lifetime and several monthly sub'd units and think its a no brainer to grab lifetime while it still is available.

[HDTiVo]

Based on ebay type resale, I'd say get the S2 if you sell the S1.

[jsmeeker]

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Is the features of Series 2 worth the upgrade over series 1?

Do you have a home network and a broadband internet connection? The features are cool and all, but if you are mostly interested in the core functionality of a TiVo, the series 2 may not be worth it considering the added costs of the unit and service.

[fatlard]

Is the S2 more restrictive than S1? I hear that the S2 has more restrictions like encryption on video extraction.

[dswallow]

Well, I do not know what to do... with lifetime ending today.

I want to get a new series 2 80hr tivo and activate it but I don't know if it is worth it or not...

I current have at home

Series 1 Tivo (Lifetime)
Replay 4000 Series (Lifetime)
Comcast 6412 HD ($9.99 Monthly)

Do you guys think I should get a new series 2? and acitvate it for lifetime?

Is the features of Series 2 worth the upgrade over series 1?
Figure out where you'll likely be in 6 months or so...

You're with Comcast, so there'll probably be a TiVo DVR option from them by around then. Recording the original datastream is really much better than encoding it to MPEG2 from an analog source; plus it'll be supporting two tuners.

The series 1 lifetime has considerable value on EBay.

I'd sell the Series 1 for sure.

You could buy the Series 2 and lifetime now; it'll probably retain most of its value to resell within the next year anyway, so reselling it will always be an option. Realisitically if I were in your position with HD obviously a concern... I think I'd wait for the Comcast TiVo version or for the Series 3 to come out then sell the Series 1 off and not worry about not having lifetime on anything.

[hitbyatrain]

Is the S2 more restrictive than S1? I hear that the S2 has more restrictions like encryption on video extraction.

No. Shows uploaded to a computer via TiVo's Desktop program are DRM'ed--but you don't have this function on an S1 anyway.

[TiVoStephen]

Well, you have until 8pm Pacific tomorrow to buy Product Lifetime. We do have a 30-day money back guarantee. I'd say pick up a Series2 and a network adapter, try out the features, and return it if you don't think they represent a significant upgrade in functionality. I'm betting you'll keep it.

We have announced a LOT of new functionality for Series2 units lately, especially ones with broadband.

[cherry ghost]

If you purchased lifetime on your Series 1 before 1-21-00, you'll be able to transfer the lifetime to a Series 3.

[OldTownTreadles]

Well, you have until 8pm Pacific tomorrow to buy Product Lifetime. We do have a 30-day money back guarantee. I'd say pick up a Series2 and a network adapter, try out the features, and return it if you don't think they represent a significant upgrade in functionality. I'm betting you'll keep it.

We have announced a LOT of new functionality for Series2 units lately, especially ones with broadband.

Stephen, now I need clarification: In an earlier post, you said "Are there any exceptions? Yes. We'd like to clarify a few points regarding Product Lifetime going away:<snip> if you purchased your non-bundled TiVo DVR prior to 3/16/06, you'll have until 4/15/06 to call and activate lifetime service on the box..." This is still the policy, correct?

Thanks for your clear and well written posts and thanks in advance for your reply.

[DancnDude]

Series 2 features that are worth the upgrade even if you don't have network access:
- Overlap protection
- Undelete
- Grouping in Now Playing list

And get the lifetime. TiVo's already admitted it was too good of a deal and that's why they're getting rid of it.

[fatlard]

If you purchased lifetime on your Series 1 before 1-21-00, you'll be able to transfer the lifetime to a Series 3.

Yeah.. the only problem with that is that... I am NOT the original owner.

[TiVoStephen]

Stephen, now I need clarification: In an earlier post, you said "Are there any exceptions? Yes. We'd like to clarify a few points regarding Product Lifetime going away:<snip> if you purchased your non-bundled TiVo DVR prior to 3/16/06, you'll have until 4/15/06 to call and activate lifetime service on the box..." This is still the policy, correct?

Thanks for your clear and well written posts and thanks in advance for your reply.Yup, that's still the policy -- but you have to call and receive that exception. If you want to purchase online, you have to do so before 8pm Pacific tomorrow evening. Sorry for any confusion.

[cherry ghost]

Yeah.. the only problem with that is that... I am NOT the original owner.


I don't think it matters if it is now in your name.

[fatlard]

I don't think it matters if it is now in your name.


I do not think it is on my name. Do I call them up to change the subscription to my name?

[cherry ghost]

I do not think it is on my name. Do I call them up to change the subscription to my name?


I've never done a transfer. Maybe someone else can answer that. Once it's done, Tivo can tell you when the lifetime was activated.