bkdtv
09-11-2006, 11:47 PM
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2014608,00.asp
Video: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2014570,00.asp
It's the most complete review I've seen so far. Some quotes:
The Series3's remote control retains the distinct dog-bone shape and general keypad layout of previous TiVo remotes, but it incorporates a few welcome changes. For starters, the new remote is now completely backlit, with all buttons labeled directly, unlike previous designs, which placed some labels on the body of the remote. I really like this change because a glowing key is a lot easier to discern at a quick glance. The select button used for menu navigation has been moved to the center of the directional pad, making it even easier to use. A ribbed, textured finish covering the back lower half of the remote enhances your grip and helps you keep the symmetrically shaped control pointed in the correct direction.Post-setup, I found myself experimenting with the Series3's robust output-resolution options, which include a native mode that preserves the content's resolution as it's delivered to the TV, as well as fixed and hybrid modes that can be used to optimize the video for a particular display's screen characteristics. Using the Series3's dual-ATSC tuners, I was able to surf and "timeshift" local channels with relative ease. Critical off-air tuning features such as a signal strength meter and a channel list editor are provided, and my experience scheduling and recording this free source of TV was pleasantly uneventful.After several hours of constant use, I was also impressed to note how quiet the Series3 DVR was. Only when I put my ear close to the unit in a quiet environment could I detect the faint whirr of its low-speed fan.
Video: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2014570,00.asp
It's the most complete review I've seen so far. Some quotes:
The Series3's remote control retains the distinct dog-bone shape and general keypad layout of previous TiVo remotes, but it incorporates a few welcome changes. For starters, the new remote is now completely backlit, with all buttons labeled directly, unlike previous designs, which placed some labels on the body of the remote. I really like this change because a glowing key is a lot easier to discern at a quick glance. The select button used for menu navigation has been moved to the center of the directional pad, making it even easier to use. A ribbed, textured finish covering the back lower half of the remote enhances your grip and helps you keep the symmetrically shaped control pointed in the correct direction.Post-setup, I found myself experimenting with the Series3's robust output-resolution options, which include a native mode that preserves the content's resolution as it's delivered to the TV, as well as fixed and hybrid modes that can be used to optimize the video for a particular display's screen characteristics. Using the Series3's dual-ATSC tuners, I was able to surf and "timeshift" local channels with relative ease. Critical off-air tuning features such as a signal strength meter and a channel list editor are provided, and my experience scheduling and recording this free source of TV was pleasantly uneventful.After several hours of constant use, I was also impressed to note how quiet the Series3 DVR was. Only when I put my ear close to the unit in a quiet environment could I detect the faint whirr of its low-speed fan.