series 2 with lifetime sub !

[f1kicksbutt]

in the last 2yrs i have had around 10 series 1 units with full lifetime subs, and still working fully, all for under 8 bucks each at the thrift store ....of course i only ever keep 1 and sell the rest ...

pleased to pick up my first series 2 with lifetime yesterday for only $6.00 !:D

i am guessing my luck is getting a bit thin on having no problems with these finds, as this series 2 single tuner took a while to pass a modem handshake issue, but finally got to the program call, failed the first run, then connected and completed the guided set up ....

could there be a modem problem heading my way, as i have always been happy with just series 1 , so possibly keep the old and sell on the 2 to someone who is happy to fork out for an add on modem thing at weaknees if that is a problem ?

also if i get the wireless usb adaptor will it make all the daily calls etc without being connected to phoneline, so i would not experience modem issues ???

and will the wireless adaptor work if my p.c is in a compleely different part of the house ??....

( i do carry a universl remote in the car an check out the menus beore buying the tivos, awesome ! )

thanks

[shady]

( i do carry a universl remote in the car an check out the menus beore buying the tivos, awesome ! )

thanks

Just out of interest, do you carry a TV in the car as well?

[RonDawg]

also if i get the wireless usb adaptor will it make all the daily calls etc without being connected to phoneline, so i would not experience modem issues ???

Yes, it can completely take the place of downloading updates and guide data via the modem. You can also take advantage of other features not available to modem users (and Series 1 owners) including Amazon Video on Demand (formerly Unbox) and other video downloads from specific sources, TiVo to Go (transfer of shows to a PC) and should you get another Series 2 or even a Series 3, MRV (multi room viewing). Using a broadband connection allows you a much shorter window (often as little as two hours prior) to schedule a show online, vs. 24 hours when using a modem.

and will the wireless adaptor work if my p.c is in a compleely different part of the house ??....

Depends on a lot of things, including the router, the type of connection ("b" vs. "g"), and any possible sources of interference such as cordless telephones and microwave ovens. And if you live in close proximity to your neighbors such as an apartment building or condo development, you also have to consider interference issues from them.

However, if you can get a WiFi equipped device such as a laptop computer to connect in the same area as the TiVo, chances are that the wireless adaptor will work there as well.

If you can't get a good WiFi signal in that part of the house where the TiVo is going to be, you can also opt for powerline networking, which sends ethernet signals over your house wiring via a set of adapters. Until recently I used this with my bedroom TiVo.

[f1kicksbutt]

rondawg...many thanks for your informative reply...much appreciated...

shady ....no tv in the car !

i have just a dsl internet connection...and have no knowledge of the wireless ethernet etc etc ...what is the easiest method of connection...or affordable connection to enable all the above

many thanks

[classicsat]

It depends. The physical labor of wireless is less than ethernet, but requires more software setup to be secure.
Ethernet is inherently secure, easier and cheaper to set up on the machine or router, but requires you purchase and install cabling or powerline ethernet adapters.

[f1kicksbutt]

i think possibly the ehternet wiring would be best for me....means moving the p.c nearer to tivo right ?....

i have just a basic dsl modem with embarq.......so what would you reccomend buying to acheive that....

much appreceiated as i know nothing about this stuff ........

[classicsat]

Ethernet means moving the TiVo to the PC, or running ethernet cable to where you want to be using the TiVo. That may involve drilling holes into, and crawling under your home.

I am fortunate to have a full basement and a chase to my second floor, so ethernet is an easy choice.

For a router, get any one pretty well, they all do the same thing. I recommend getting a name brand in networking gear, such as Linksys (Cisco), D-Link, or Netgear.

[Alexbt]

Either way you'll need a router... it's easiest and most inexpensive to find wireless ones anyway--you're probably just best off not moving anything, getting a wireless router, and a wireless adapter for your TiVo.

[leswar]

So what area of the country are u in?
When I've visted the thrift shop - all
I've seen has been ratty old couches and
30 yr old beatup tvs :)

[classicsat]

If one is finding TiVos in the thrift shops, I am guessing it is a technologically progressive area (like SF bay or Seattle).

[shady]

I still don't get the bit about carrying a universal remote to the thrift shop.

Now if you'd said you had a backpack containing a fully charged ups together with a slingbox and wireless router and then you checked the menus with your mobile phone - now that would be awesome :)

[f1kicksbutt]

thanks agian for the info...apologies for the late response...

i am in vegas , plenty of tatty old couches, but always an abundance of tivos...!

helped a guy out the other week, he was eyeing a series 3 hd unit for $45 , i said you buying , he siad gotta be worth it for the monthly fee

he had no idea how to check the system info out, like a fool i showed him, only to see it had full lifetime sub ...bummer !

now thats a sweet deal , only in las vegas !

[magnus]

Wholly crap, that's crazy. I'd buy a S3 with or without lifetime for that price.

thanks agian for the info...apologies for the late response...

i am in vegas , plenty of tatty old couches, but always an abundance of tivos...!

helped a guy out the other week, he was eyeing a series 3 hd unit for $45 , i said you buying , he siad gotta be worth it for the monthly fee

he had no idea how to check the system info out, like a fool i showed him, only to see it had full lifetime sub ...bummer !

now thats a sweet deal , only in las vegas !

[David_NC]

It would be a good idea to call Tivo customer service and verify the lifetime subscription before buying a unit - there are times that Tivo allows transfers of the subscription to another unit, and the old unit will not change the subscription status until it actually contacts Tivo.

[TechDreamer]

I once bought a Tivo on eBay that showed Lifetime when I first started it up. It was not listed as Lifetime on eBay, so I was curious. I put it on the network and let it do it's thing and the Lifetime went away, so yeah you don't know what you have until it talks to Tivo.

[fallingwater]

The local hockshop here that has a fairly decent electronics section doesn't deal TiVos precisely because of potential problems involving TiVo Service accountability.

Many posters have claimed that Lifetime Service isn't worth buying because they'll replace old TiVos before Lifetime pays off. There's truth to that, but I'm still glad that TiVo now offers both Lifetime and term service. I'm basically gonna' eat four standard-def TiVo Lifetimes.

I know a handicapped person to whom I'll give the standard-def TiVos (and a bunch of other electronics in good condition) who will sell them.

Better that than Goodwill where they'd get picked over by dealers really quick and re-sold at much higher prices! Instead I can feel good and the ultimate buyers will get a sweeter than average deal. Here we get Vancouver, BC OTA direct and they're not going all digital for about 3 more years.

[classicsat]

i am in vegas , plenty of tatty old couches, but always an abundance of tivos...!

I was going to say that; a place where your fortunes can change on a nickle [slot]. I wasn't thinking of Vegas, but places with rather shaky economies, and Vegas might be that way.

[f1kicksbutt]

like i mentioned earlier...i have had at least 10 s1's with lifetime subs...and never had a issue, always connected and lifetime added to my account before letting them go ....

at $6.00-$10 it is always well worth the gamble either way ...at the worst the hard drives are useable should one of my old s1's die....

just sold the wireless adaptor and a spare serie 2 remote couple of weeks ago ...as i figured i would never find an s2 with lifetime ......course now i need that stuff !...the search goes on