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The editors liked
Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third previously recorded one
Accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals
Replaces your existing cable box
30-second commercial skip
Excellent user-friendly interface and remote
Impressi...
Dual-tuner HD recorder. Updated remote now fully backlit. Very easy to use.
Top-quality video and audio
Huge storage capacity
THX-certified
Dual tuner records two programs simultaneously
Ethernet and USB connectivity
The best HD-capable TiVo ever. Dual HD tuners. Still easy to use. Online scheduling via Web site or cell phone.
Its a TiVo the user experience is far and above the standard cable company DVR
Can upgrade the hard drive that comes with the unit
Future functionality possible with USB and Ethernet connectivity.
The editors didn't like
Extremely expensive
Especially compared to "free" DVRs available from cable providers
Does not work with pay-per-view and video-on-demand services
Requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill
CableCard installation can be problematic
No TiVo To ...
Low-resolution menus
Graphics
And text. Some multimedia features not optimized for HD. No TiVoToGo. Pricy.
Expensive
Currently lacks Series2 features such as TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing
Cant be directly connected to a cable box
Menu operation is a little slow at times. No TiVo to Go. No satellite support. Cable TV DVRs can be cheaper in the long run. Great for fans
May be too late for novices. Cell-phone scheduling is only on Verizon Wireless.
CableCard and other fees can vary
And can negate any savings over a rented STB
Undersized hard drive
Unidirectional CableCard (no PPV
OnDemand
Or some lesspopular channels being delivered by SDV).
Published: 2006-09-12, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third previously recorded one; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals; replaces your existing cable box; 30-second commercial skip; excellent user-friendly interface and remote; impressi...
Extremely expensive, especially compared to "free" DVRs available from cable providers; does not work with pay-per-view and video-on-demand services; requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill; CableCard installation can be problematic; no TiVo To ...
The Series3 delivers dual-tuner HD recording and some worthwhile networking features to cable customers, but the exorbitant price tag will be too much for all but the most devoted TiVo fans. Price range: $579.95 - $799.99
Dual-tuner HD recorder. Updated remote now fully backlit. Very easy to use.
Low-resolution menus, graphics, and text. Some multimedia features not optimized for HD. No TiVoToGo. Pricy.
The TiVo Series3 is a solid, dual-tuning HD recorder that can be used with off-air and cable sources, but this early version is expensive and its menus are not completely optimized for HD displays....
