direct tv and tivo

[taradoc]

I need help. I am thinking about getting TiVo, because it is way to much to upgrade my direct tv and I was wondering if I can watch a different show than what I am recording? Can anyone help me?

[Turtleboy]

I need help. I am thinking about getting TiVo, because it is way to much to upgrade my direct tv and I was wondering if I can watch a different show than what I am recording? Can anyone help me?

Probably. What do you have cable? DirectTV? I'm confused.

[HiDefGator]

if you want to keep directv then you should consider one of their dvr's. It will allow you to record two channels at once and play back a recorded show at the same time. If you buy the Tivo you will need a subscription to Tivo. That may cost more than upgrading your directv to a dvr.

[JimSpence]

Get a DirecTV DVR. Since you don't currently have a TiVo, you won't be influenced by the differences in the user interfaces. Also, you won't have the potential problems with missed channel changes.

[stevel]

If you currently have just a regular DirecTV receiver (not a DVR), adding a TiVo won't get you the ability to watch/record a second channel. I agree with the advice to get a DirecTV DVR.