Series 2 to Series 3 advice

make the decision before fathers day - there is a 200$ rebate meaning you can get an S3 for 400$. Some have called in and gotten a CSR to do the lifetime transfer, sometimes they called in 2 or 3 times to find a CSR that will do it. it costs 199$ to transfer the lifetime to the S3.

currently no MVR or TTG for the Series 3. TiVo does want to bring the feature to the S3 and are working on it. Check out the S3 forum for more info on that.

 

I've read that a few people have still done this if they get hold of the right CSR. Might have a transfer fee of $199 (IIRC).

Here's a link to a thread discussing this.

I forgot about Comcast DVRs getting Tivo GUI. If you can hold off getting a DVR until that happens, I'd explore that possibility.

 

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Do they still qualify for the rebate if they transfer over their lifetime? I thought you had to purchase a subscription of some sort to qualify for said rebate. We need an official yea or ney on this since I've read both opinions on the forums here.

 

Good question. Since there is no MRV on the S3 yet I have not looked too closely at this rebate

 

Verify the date on your lifetime subscription... if it's prior to January 20th 2000, they will transfer it without any issue's... they transfered mine (Dec 1999) to a S3 last night in about 5 minutes.

 

that would not apply to any Series 2 like the OP has

 

Thats still a curious question. I noticed that after transfer to an S3, my lifetime still retained it's original initiation date (Dec 1999) after transfer. As a result, I wonder if a contract previously migrated (S1 to S2) would still be transferable under the older, grandfathered dates even though it's currently on an S2.

I would expect that contract terms in effect when they had initially established their lifetime subscription would still be in affect.

Can anyone verify this or not?

 

Such a grandfathered transfer is a one time only deal!

 

Get Comcast's hi-def DVR and connect it your S2 via composite or S-Video.

You'll be able to record 2 programs in hi-def at the same time on the Comcast DVR and in addition also record the same or a different program in standard-def on the S2 while retaining all of S2's features. You'll be able to record three programs at the same time; two on Comcast's DVR, and the third through S2's tuner.

 

Hi,
No, your Lifetime Sub needs to go along with the Unit it was placed on, "For the "Lifetime of the Unit" *Not yourself, as per Tivo. But, they also told me that since my Humax was my Main Lifetime Unit, I could replace it with another Humax, and keep the Lifetime. (Maybe because it was less than 2 Yrs Old when the Burner went?) But, I cannot replace it with a Tivo S3 or S2, why? I have no idea as to their Thinking?? Then, I would simply pay $20 a Month, ($12.95 for my 3 Month old S2DT, and a New S-3 @6.95 W/Multi Unit Discount @ 3 Yrs.) for both, losing any Lifetime Subscription, which is a lot of loss after only 2 Yrs.
Also, having an HD-READY Big Screen TV, I have tried the Comcast/Adelphia HD DVD W/HDTuner on my TV. They came to install it, and I had them take it back. The "HD" Pictures were Very Little in difference to Analog, was when put side by side using PIP as I split the Wire in!! Also, if HDTV already, all you need is Comcasts Reg. Digital Box, not an HD Tuner, unless you want another DVR?
Something is different the way Comcast transmits HD, and it's not near "Pure HD"!!
That was what service told me, as I am no "Expert". Maybe someone else here knows what the difference is? Satelite is much better picture wise, but I hate their Service. But I expected a big improvement as my TV is capable of up to 1080p, but I might have well have saved my time and just turned up the Sharpness Control, as there was that little of a difference! Maybe it was defective, I have no idea. But the installers didn't think so. But it was not worth spending more per Month for! And watch most HD Tuners available on the Market. Many will only receive "Over the Air" HD, not Cable/Sat. IF they Receive at all! Most need a Scorce. A Roof Antenna W/Great Signal is needed to appreciate it if it has a Tuner. Here where I live, No Roof Ants. are even allowed to be installed, as with most Communities around me due to Community Assiociations.

 

I bought a Humax when the Lifetime was in effect. BUT, the TOS for "Lifetime" meant the "Lifetime of the Unit itself, Not Your Lifetime." as per their TOS at the time.

 

Especially at the S3's current price! When it 1st came out, it had a single Tuner, and was $900.00. Now, it is $600 W2 Tuners! Tomorrow??? I just cannot understand why these Prices change so often? I purchased an S2DT for $39.95 *New back at last Xmas time. Then it went to $69.95. Today I see it's $99.00! I understand raising prices, but even Gas has not gone up that much % wise! **250% in a few Months? All while the S3 has gone way down, plus added a 2nd Tuner! But even there I don't understand the difference. Basically, all the difference between an S-2 and S-3 are HD Tuners vs. Analog, and there is not that kind of difference if you buy an HD Tuner seperately. (Around $100)
So technically, The S3 should not be more than $300, and they still earn a good profit!!

 

Unfortunately, only Tivo can verify anything Price/Plan wise, and it may even depend on when and just who you talk to at the time as per previous Posts I have read!

 

S3's have always had 2 tuners.

 

that was just the tip of what was wrong with the post

 

A couple things for you. First, cable does compress the HD signal as there is a limited bandwidth they have available. The degree of the compression varies from provider to provider, but I find it hard to believe there was no or even little difference between the HD and SD sources. There had to be a setting that was incorrect or maybe they had it hooked up via S-video or something, but there should have been a huge difference. Also, OTA is the best way to receive an HD signal (in terms of PQ) and I've heard that it's not legal for homeowners associations to prevent you from putting them up. It's an FCC regulation maybe? Google the topic...I'm sure sometyhing will come up. FWIW, I can't stand to watch HD via Sat...it's even more compressed than cable (at least the cable I get).
OBTW, I'm getting my cable cards installed on the S3 tomorrow...here's hoping it will go well!