Tivo internet browser ?

[scurby2]

Hi is there a way to surf the internet through my Tivo box and remote? I have the tivo home network. Thanks

[RonDawg]

No, but you can get Guide Data and certain video downloads via a broadband connection.

Besides, without the ability to connect a keyboard and mouse it would be awkward even if it had internet surfing capability.

[scurby2]

true, the Sony PSP, has an internet browser, not the greatest but a nice feature. it would be nice if TIvO offered this, sorta like the old Web Tv gimmic.

[RonDawg]

To be honest, I haven't heard of any large clamor for this particular feature. If this forum is any indication, I hear a lot more calls for SDV/PPV/VOD compatbility and for a Free Space Indicator than I have for internet browsing capability.

With home computer prices near rock-bottom, the ability to integrate TV tuner cards into computers for relatively little cost, and the lack of WebTV units on the market today, it appears there wasn't much of a demand for web browsing on your TV even outside the TiVo world.

Although this may change with the coming of BluRay spec 2.0 and BD-Live. HD-DVD also had this capability but it was never fully realized before Toshiba and Warner Bros. pulled the plug on it.

[miller890]

I haven't seen the PSP browser, but the Opera browser for the Wii (http://www.opera.com/products/devices/nintendo/) is actually quite nice. I would think Tivo could do something to at least keep pace with the game consoles that are now offering DVR function. (PS3 Tuner (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/01/ps3-to-receive-tuner-dvr-capabilities-before-march-2008/))

[GoHokies!]

Do not want.

I want my Tivo to do one thing, and do it well. If I want internet on my TV, I'll use a HTPC, or my laptop, or god forbid go to the other room and use my desktop.

Plus, as was said, navigation with the remote control would be a PITA.

[ZeoTiVo]

I haven't seen the PSP browser, but the Opera browser for the Wii (http://www.opera.com/products/devices/nintendo/) is actually quite nice. I would think Tivo could do something to at least keep pace with the game consoles that are now offering DVR function. (PS3 Tuner (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/01/ps3-to-receive-tuner-dvr-capabilities-before-march-2008/))


Why? If I wnat to browse the internet on my TV I will do so with my Nintendo Wii. The TiVo processor and memory would have to be upgraded to handle web browsing as i would still want my DVR recording my shows regardless of what else is going on.

I call it a non starter myself.