Comment Re:Slow down there, Captain Ignorant! (Score 1) 229
Units replaced under warranty retain their lifetime status (it's transferred to the new unit--I had to do it once). Units that are repaired by an authorized repair center (which basically just swap your unit with a refurbed one) retain their lifetime status also. My Series 1 TiVo has been working happily for over 6 years.
The monthly fee is for S/W that's integrated with guide data--if you just want guide data, look it up yourself on zap2it and program your VCR. I've tried cable DVRs--IMHO they don't hold a candle to TiVo in UI or features, but no one's holding a gun to your head, buy what you think has value.
Lastly, I have no idea what you're ranting about WRT the "crippled 2nd gen". The Series 2 has USB ports, which virtually all of the new features are based upon. My Series 1 works the same as it did the day I bought it--I have no idea what you think "they 'accidently' broke".
The monthly fee is for S/W that's integrated with guide data--if you just want guide data, look it up yourself on zap2it and program your VCR. I've tried cable DVRs--IMHO they don't hold a candle to TiVo in UI or features, but no one's holding a gun to your head, buy what you think has value.
Lastly, I have no idea what you're ranting about WRT the "crippled 2nd gen". The Series 2 has USB ports, which virtually all of the new features are based upon. My Series 1 works the same as it did the day I bought it--I have no idea what you think "they 'accidently' broke".
