Tivo Basic vs Tivo Plus vs ReplayTV - Nubblies.net Forums

hellcat · 01-17-2006, 11:01 PM

Which is better? Who has what? I'm looking at getting a DVR but I'm not sure which to go with. Tivo Basic doesn't have a monthly subscription fee which is nice but can't do Season Passes, Smart Recording(skipping reruns) and you can't search by title and a few other little things. http://customersupport.tivo.com/kno...blic/tv1199.htm It also only has a 3 day program guide instead of 14. Are those extra functions worth the $12.95/month? Also I know nothing about ReplayTV except that it is a competitor with similar feature. If anybody has it or knows more details please fill me in.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-17-2006, 11:23 PM

Gee, I wonder if Tivo Basic or Tivo Plus is better.

angry pancake · 01-17-2006, 11:40 PM

Direct T.V. uses an RCA box with a TiVo logo on it and has season passes and all that shit. Cost nothing extra.

Niger Angelus · 01-17-2006, 11:43 PM

I miss Direct TV.

Deadly Crescent Kick · 01-18-2006, 12:00 AM

D) none of the above

save yourself A LOT of $$ by making your own DVR->

Free TiVo: Build a Better DVR out of an Old PC
by Ken Sharp

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 07:18 AM

Between the TV Card and software he spent more than it would cost to just buy a Tivo box. And thats not including the cost of the computer, 160Gb HDD and RAM. How is that saving myself a lot of money?

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Gee, I wonder if Tivo Basic or Tivo Plus is better.

Jackass my point was are the extra features worth the money. Gee I wonder is the free one or the one that costs money better?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-18-2006, 07:31 AM

You never specified that... which gives me every right to be a jackass.

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 07:32 AM

Reread my original post.

Quote:

Are those extra functions worth the $12.95/month?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-18-2006, 07:35 AM

Lucy Fur · 01-18-2006, 07:38 AM

play nicely boys.

01-18-2006, 08:39 AM

One factor that could come into play:

are these features solely your responsibility or can you split them amongst some roommates?

If you are splitting them even two ways, then yes... the features are worth it. Hell, even for 12.95/month it may be worth it.

Deadly Crescent Kick · 01-18-2006, 08:54 AM

in truth, i didn't read the article i posted. i'm not sure what the article recommended, but i know you can build it for less. i have friends who have done so. your basically taking a PC and putting free software on it.

plus- no monthly fee

- no DRM (digital rights management)

as time goes on, you'll find the entertainment industry weasling its way into your home telling you what you can record and how long you can retain it for. its going to be built into the hardware.

fuck them! build your own and avoid all those issues.

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 09:13 AM

The biggest expense is a TV Card. He spent around $150 on his in the link you posted. Plus the computer itself. I'll look into doing it cheaper. Or I could just get one of our pledges who is a Comp Engineer and make him figure it out for me.

Deadly Crescent Kick · 01-18-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hellcat

I could just get one of our pledges who is a Comp Engineer and make him figure it out for me.

now you're thinking.

use your resources!

Orgazmo · 01-18-2006, 12:33 PM

I've only ever used Tivo plus at the parent's house...and it's handy as tits. I'd recommend it. One slight drawback to the entire dvr thing: the recorded programs look pretty pixellated, espeically if you have a biggish tv. It's not a huge problem and you'll probably get used to it...just don't expect as-good-as-tv signal from that thing (unless you get an HD-tivo or something...but that's pretty pricey).

Deadly Crescent Kick · 01-18-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Orgazmo

I've only ever used Tivo plus at the parent's house...and it's handy as tits. I'd recommend it. One slight drawback to the entire dvr thing: the recorded programs look pretty pixellated, espeically if you have a biggish tv. It's not a huge problem and you'll probably get used to it...just don't expect as-good-as-tv signal from that thing (unless you get an HD-tivo or something...but that's pretty pricey).

?

i don't have any problems like that w/ my DVR.

Orgazmo · 01-18-2006, 05:13 PM

Really? They've always had that problem...though it wasn't nearly as noticeable until they got a big hdtv. Maybe that accentuates it to the point of being very noticeable.

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 05:24 PM

If you have a non-HD box and an HDTV what ends up happening is you get a digital signal converted to analog to store in the DVR then converted back into digital as it gets pumped into the tv. Which is probably why you have the pixelation problem.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-18-2006, 05:32 PM

your just seeing the the interpolation of your hdtv using a 720x480 source image to fill up 1280x720 pixels or whatever resolution your hdtv is.

Meeg · 01-18-2006, 09:21 PM

Yes...but it was still pixellated with the normal tv. As I said, not as much...but definitely noticeable.

hellcat · 01-18-2006, 10:07 PM

Best Buy has $150 rebate on the standalone Tivo 2 units right now so I think I'm going to get that with a monthly subscription.

AcTivE · 02-05-2006, 11:30 PM

in reply orgazmo's post

I bet there is a setting where you can change the record definition. You wouldn't need an HD-Tivo...it is probably just compressing the hell out of the programs so you can record super long.

I bet there is an option where you can sacrifice record time for quality. ..if there isn't there should be.

hellcat · 02-09-2006, 03:38 PM

So I bought Tivo because its onsale and I love it. Definitely worth the money.

View Poll Results: Tivo Basic vs Tivo Plus vs ReplayTV
Tivo Basic	2	33.33%
Tivo Plus	3	50.00%
ReplayTV	1	16.67%
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01-17-2006, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	Tivo Basic vs Tivo Plus vs ReplayTV Which is better? Who has what? I'm looking at getting a DVR but I'm not sure which to go with. Tivo Basic doesn't have a monthly subscription fee which is nice but can't do Season Passes, Smart Recording(skipping reruns) and you can't search by title and a few other little things. http://customersupport.tivo.com/kno...blic/tv1199.htm It also only has a 3 day program guide instead of 14. Are those extra functions worth the $12.95/month? Also I know nothing about ReplayTV except that it is a competitor with similar feature. If anybody has it or knows more details please fill me in.
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01-17-2006, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	Gee, I wonder if Tivo Basic or Tivo Plus is better.
	#YOLO

01-17-2006, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Niger Angelus We still believe. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,697 Internets: 216	I miss Direct TV.
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01-18-2006, 12:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deadly Crescent Kick NJ, Toilet Bowl of USA Join Date: May 2005 Location: secret ninja lair Posts: 1,106 Internets: 10	D) none of the above save yourself A LOT of $$ by making your own DVR-> Free TiVo: Build a Better DVR out of an Old PC by Ken Sharp
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01-18-2006, 07:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	Between the TV Card and software he spent more than it would cost to just buy a Tivo box. And thats not including the cost of the computer, 160Gb HDD and RAM. How is that saving myself a lot of money?
	“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” -- Adolf Hitler 1935

01-18-2006, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	You never specified that... which gives me every right to be a jackass.
	#YOLO

01-18-2006, 07:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966
	#YOLO

01-18-2006, 07:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lucy Fur Empress Magnificent Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 825 Internets: 349	play nicely boys.
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01-18-2006, 08:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJ FC Guest Posts: n/a	One factor that could come into play: are these features solely your responsibility or can you split them amongst some roommates? If you are splitting them even two ways, then yes... the features are worth it. Hell, even for 12.95/month it may be worth it.
DJ FC Guest Posts: n/a

01-18-2006, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Deadly Crescent Kick NJ, Toilet Bowl of USA Join Date: May 2005 Location: secret ninja lair Posts: 1,106 Internets: 10	in truth, i didn't read the article i posted. i'm not sure what the article recommended, but i know you can build it for less. i have friends who have done so. your basically taking a PC and putting free software on it. plus- no monthly fee - no DRM (digital rights management) as time goes on, you'll find the entertainment industry weasling its way into your home telling you what you can record and how long you can retain it for. its going to be built into the hardware. fuck them! build your own and avoid all those issues.
	the poster formerly known as-Andy Kaufman NHB Intergender Champion jiu-jitsu isn't the hardass frat guy yelling at you to funnel a beer. its the laid back guy in the corner workin' on 2 chicks.

01-18-2006, 09:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	The biggest expense is a TV Card. He spent around $150 on his in the link you posted. Plus the computer itself. I'll look into doing it cheaper. Or I could just get one of our pledges who is a Comp Engineer and make him figure it out for me.
	“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” -- Adolf Hitler 1935

01-18-2006, 12:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	I've only ever used Tivo plus at the parent's house...and it's handy as tits. I'd recommend it. One slight drawback to the entire dvr thing: the recorded programs look pretty pixellated, espeically if you have a biggish tv. It's not a huge problem and you'll probably get used to it...just don't expect as-good-as-tv signal from that thing (unless you get an HD-tivo or something...but that's pretty pricey).

01-18-2006, 05:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	Really? They've always had that problem...though it wasn't nearly as noticeable until they got a big hdtv. Maybe that accentuates it to the point of being very noticeable.

01-18-2006, 05:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	If you have a non-HD box and an HDTV what ends up happening is you get a digital signal converted to analog to store in the DVR then converted back into digital as it gets pumped into the tv. Which is probably why you have the pixelation problem.
	“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” -- Adolf Hitler 1935

01-18-2006, 05:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	your just seeing the the interpolation of your hdtv using a 720x480 source image to fill up 1280x720 pixels or whatever resolution your hdtv is.
	#YOLO Last edited by THEINCREDIBLEdork; 01-18-2006 at 05:33 PM.

01-18-2006, 09:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Meeg Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 16 Internets: 10	Yes...but it was still pixellated with the normal tv. As I said, not as much...but definitely noticeable.

01-18-2006, 10:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	Best Buy has $150 rebate on the standalone Tivo 2 units right now so I think I'm going to get that with a monthly subscription.
	“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” -- Adolf Hitler 1935

02-05-2006, 11:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
AcTivE 1 thing leads to another. Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,012 Internets: -2654	in reply orgazmo's post I bet there is a setting where you can change the record definition. You wouldn't need an HD-Tivo...it is probably just compressing the hell out of the programs so you can record super long. I bet there is an option where you can sacrifice record time for quality. ..if there isn't there should be.
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02-09-2006, 03:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
hellcat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 316 Internets: 10	So I bought Tivo because its onsale and I love it. Definitely worth the money.
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