Tell me about Tivo and other DVRs

[bousozoku]

I know. I admit I didn't see the other one, but when I did I saw it was a general "all praise the masterful Tivo" thread, and I felt that I had some real, specific questions.

Sure, it's understandable.

I can't see paying the fees, that's why I have something that's probably less powerful but free. It works just fine.

 

[todd2000]

Upgrading a HDD in a RTV is a fairly simple process. RTVPatch has a frontend for people with 55xx series, if you don't like using Terminal (can't seem to find a link for it). Probably best to use a Firewire or USB 2.0 case, as it didn't seem to like the ATA/IDE bus on my MDD G4.

I bought my extra 45xx on the chance that the NIC goes out on my current model, and for the extra remote. Ended up being cheaper buying the whole unit than some of the RTV remotes on eBay.

I don't really plan on upgrading the HD, just incase I ever need to replace it? I hope my NIC card never breaks, but if it does im sure I could find one on e-bay if the time comes. Sucks that their not making hardware anymore.