TiVo TCD649080 Series2 80-Hour Dual-Tuner Digital Video Recorder

After spending years with Cox Communications DVRs (Motorola and then Scientific Atlanta) and dealing with all the problems they cause (not recording everything, not recording at all, crashing, dying etc.) we decided to try TiVo. I have yet to find a flaw with this piece of equipment.

It records what its supposed to, when its supposed to. I love my new TiVo.

This is my third Tivo unit. After many years of faithful service, my second tivo started to give me trouble. Although both units have 80GB HDs in them, this new one features dual turners so I can record two shows at once. With the rebate that was in effect at the time of purchase, the final cost was $68.00. Considering it would have been over[...] to repair the other Tivo, this was a no brainer. Be aware that the series 2 Tivos cannot handle HDTV. If you have HDTV, you need to get the series 3 Tivo.

I am so grateful for the reviews posted here that warned me that set-up could be a nightmare. Since I was prepared, I wasn't surprised when it took four calls to tech support to get wired up and running. The first call took almost an hour, which got me connected through a receiver so that I could use my speakers, not my TV's speakers. I was treated with great patience and kindness, despite my extreme lack of competence with this type of thing. The next two calls (to get the TIVO wireless USB adapter connected to the internet) were much less helpful, but the fourth call set everything straight quickly.
As for TIVO itself, now that I have a few weeks under my belt, it is easy to program, and a quantum leap into the 21st century for us.

bought tivo so i could watch tv in my own time - plus there is little on tv i enjoy anymore - with tivo i record programs i want and i can watch any time i can. it is very easy. i don't even use all the features yet.

This new dual tuner Series 2 replaces my old Series 2 single tuner which I gave to my son for parts. I recently purchased the Dual channel HD version so can now record 4 channels at same time (converted my Toshiba DVR/CD Player back to basic and can record one channel there if I wish.) I have all three sith broadband wireless connection and all three will show what i have recorded and available on the others.

Amazon had (at time of purchase) for 65.95 after $150 rebate so as far as my needs are, this was a steal - excellent bargain. I always check Amazon first for any electronics purchase.

My new 80 hr dual channel actually has better picture than the HD version I purchased.