Just when I think I'm out...

[ACraigL]

...they pull me back in! :)

I made the move to an HD HTPC and have resigned myself to move away from TiVO altogether. I've been a TiVo subscriber since 2003, so this was no snap decision. Anyway...

I figured I'd cancel my $6.99/mo. MSD account since I no longer use the box. The CSR told me that plan is no longer offered and if I choose to remain a loyal customer, I can keep the low monthly rate, and they will sell me a new TiVoHD for $199.00.

Now I'm not sure what I want. I've heard all the cablecard horror stories, and I got really bitter with the performance of the media options (it seemed to get worse with every service update), and it's only a matter of time before TiVo rolls onto my Comcast HD box.

I'm thinking I'm still better set without it -- although this board is obviously biased ;), what do you think?

[richsadams]

...they pull me back in! :)

I made the move to an HD HTPC and have resigned myself to move away from TiVO altogether. I've been a TiVo subscriber since 2003, so this was no snap decision. Anyway...

I figured I'd cancel my $6.99/mo. MSD account since I no longer use the box. The CSR told me that plan is no longer offered and if I choose to remain a loyal customer, I can keep the low monthly rate, and they will sell me a new TiVoHD for $199.00.

Now I'm not sure what I want. I've heard all the cablecard horror stories, and I got really bitter with the performance of the media options (it seemed to get worse with every service update), and it's only a matter of time before TiVo rolls onto my Comcast HD box.

I'm thinking I'm still better set without it -- although this board is obviously biased ;), what do you think?Our TiVo HD has worked fine from day one...had one M card installed without a problem and all of the broadband apps work as they should.

Not sure how the Comcastivo will be. It has to be better than the POS GUI they have, but it's still on a moto box. $6.99/mo. is a sweet deal...think I'd keep it...but I am biased. ;)

[ZeoTiVo]

I think this board is biased ;)

But I have a TiVo HD that I have analog cable and an OTA antenna on. Works perfectly and I have not experienced the slowdown in features on any of my TiVo DVRs. so I obviously would saystick with TiVo.

[Tom White]

I think this board is biased ;)

But I have a TiVo HD that I have analog cable and an OTA antenna on. Works perfectly and I have not experienced the slowdown in features on any of my TiVo DVRs. so I obviously would saystick with TiVo.

Does your analog cable provide any audio beyond stereo? Any surround sound?

Just curious, as I understand the capability of your Tivo to deliver that audio is one of its features.

[dstoffa]

...they pull me back in! :)
Now I'm not sure what I want. I've heard all the cablecard horror stories, and I got really bitter with the performance of the media options (it seemed to get worse with every service update), and it's only a matter of time before TiVo rolls onto my Comcast HD box.

I'm thinking I'm still better set without it -- although this board is obviously biased ;), what do you think?

I am a big fan of equity - get the new TivoHD, and put LIFETIME on it (as an existing subscriber, this offer is available to you).

Cheers!
-Doug

[ZeoTiVo]

Does your analog cable provide any audio beyond stereo? Any surround sound?

Just curious, as I understand the capability of your Tivo to deliver that audio is one of its features.

Do not think so. I am just using the speakers on my Samsung LCD TV so not really looking for 5.1 and all that. My next step is cable cards and a larger TV downstairs.

But yes the TiVo HD can deliver digital sound.