vpc
03-11-2009, 08:03 PM
I've never had cable or satellite service, nor do I plan to have such in
the future. So, my outside antenna will continue to be the source of my
reception (it seems to be working fine since the HD change). Because of
the change-over to HD, I bought converter boxes for my two TV sets.
Though I bought top-of-the-line boxes, I was immediately disappointed
after finding that my VCR wouldn't work with what I'd bought. Seems I
needed to get converter boxes that had a built-in timer, which would
allow me to program shows for recording. Since we were accustomed to
recording often (when gone, or while watching another show), we feel
pursuing the ability to continue such a necessity. So, it's back to the
drawing board.
However, before buying again, I thought I'd do a little more homework
this time. Initially, I never even thought of TiVo, but this time it was
suggested to me. Not sure about how TiVo could apply to my situation,
I'd be interested in knowing how TiVo might accommodate my needs. I've
already read just about everything listed on the TiVo website, but am
still unsure of just what coverage to expect (if any).
My situation is: I live in a split-level house, the bottom floor of
which is all cement (like a basement). My computer hookup (DSL) is on
the top floor and moving it to the bottom floor is not a good option.
The only phone-jack on the bottom floor that is near my TV is across the
room and around the corner from that TV. A telephone cord would have to
be about 25 to 30+ feet long for direct connection and would have to
cross an uncarpeted doorway.
The reason I'm relating a bottom floor preference is because I bought a
big screen TV for Christmas and that is where it is. It has a built-in
tuner, so the converter box isn't needed with it... but I'm still trying
to figure out if I can incorporate my VCR somehow by using one of the
boxes I bought.
All of the above being said, I'm very interested to hear if TiVo might
be a good solution for what I'd like to accomplish. If so, what features
could actually be realized in my situation?
the future. So, my outside antenna will continue to be the source of my
reception (it seems to be working fine since the HD change). Because of
the change-over to HD, I bought converter boxes for my two TV sets.
Though I bought top-of-the-line boxes, I was immediately disappointed
after finding that my VCR wouldn't work with what I'd bought. Seems I
needed to get converter boxes that had a built-in timer, which would
allow me to program shows for recording. Since we were accustomed to
recording often (when gone, or while watching another show), we feel
pursuing the ability to continue such a necessity. So, it's back to the
drawing board.
However, before buying again, I thought I'd do a little more homework
this time. Initially, I never even thought of TiVo, but this time it was
suggested to me. Not sure about how TiVo could apply to my situation,
I'd be interested in knowing how TiVo might accommodate my needs. I've
already read just about everything listed on the TiVo website, but am
still unsure of just what coverage to expect (if any).
My situation is: I live in a split-level house, the bottom floor of
which is all cement (like a basement). My computer hookup (DSL) is on
the top floor and moving it to the bottom floor is not a good option.
The only phone-jack on the bottom floor that is near my TV is across the
room and around the corner from that TV. A telephone cord would have to
be about 25 to 30+ feet long for direct connection and would have to
cross an uncarpeted doorway.
The reason I'm relating a bottom floor preference is because I bought a
big screen TV for Christmas and that is where it is. It has a built-in
tuner, so the converter box isn't needed with it... but I'm still trying
to figure out if I can incorporate my VCR somehow by using one of the
boxes I bought.
All of the above being said, I'm very interested to hear if TiVo might
be a good solution for what I'd like to accomplish. If so, what features
could actually be realized in my situation?