Compare TiVo® DVRs to basic DVRs

Compare TiVo with other DVRs and you can see right away TiVo is in a class all by itself.

 
TiVo DVRs
Cable DVR*
Satellite DVR**
TV
Record from multiple sources
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Cable, antenna, and satellite
Depending on model
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Digital cable only
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Satellite and antenna
Dual tuner
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Easy, comprehensive search
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Titles
only
Title, subject, and
actor only
Broadband connected
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Use the built-in Ethernet or purchase the TiVo wireless adapter
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Built-in Ethernet only.
No wireless support.
THX® Certified
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x
x
Kid-safe TV
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Parental controls only
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Parental controls only
Add recording capacity later
x
With My DVR Expander for TiVo HD and Series3
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x
Cable video on demand
x
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x
Anywhere you go
Schedule shows online
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x
x
Transfer shows to a computer
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x
x
Transfer shows to an iPod, PSP or
other compatible portable device
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x
Limited
Transfer shows to a DVD
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x
x
Transfer shows between DVRs
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x
x
Downloads
Movie & TV downloads
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x
x
Free video downloads
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check
check
Music
Music streamed from your computer
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x
x
Free music videos
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Limited
x
Rhapsody® music service
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x
x
Internet radio & podcasts
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x
x
Photos
Photos streamed from your computer
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x
x
Online photo services
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x
x
Home movie sharing
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x
x
Price
Upfront DVR cost
$150 - $600
$0
$0 - $400
Monthly DVR cost
$0
$5 - $10 monthly
$0 to $5 monthly
Monthly DVR service fee
$8.31 - $12.95 monthly
$10 - $14 monthly
$6 monthly

* Time Warner/Cox Communications Explorer® 8000™ DVR

** DISH Network HD ViP722™ DVR

The TiVo® DVR experience –
it's better

TiVo has been leading the TiVolution since 1997. We make the TiVo DVR and the Emmy award-winning TiVo service. That's all we do. Just a quick online search and you'll find legions of TiVo devotees talking about how it's changed their lives for the better. The TiVo service really is the easiest way to search, record, and watch your favorite shows. You'll even discover great shows you never knew existed.

  • TiVo is the best-known and most-loved DVR on the planet
  • Over 91% of TiVo users would recommend it to their friends
  • Over 81% of TiVo users would give up their iPod before their TiVo DVR
See how TiVo is so much more than a basic DVR

The TiVo entertainment
experience – it's different

When you connect your TiVo DVR to your home network and high-speed Internet connection you get so much more than just a basic DVR.

But don't worry if you can't connect your TiVo DVR to the Internet. As long as you have a phone line available, TiVo will still find and record all your favorite shows, keep your TV schedule current, and make sure your TiVo DVR has the latest updates.

See how easy it is to set up your new TiVo DVR

The TiVo setup
experience – it's easy

We make it easy to get your new TiVo DVR up and running!

If you really don't want to do it yourself, you can always call Best Buy's Geek Squad and they'll take care of it for you.

See how TiVo is probably cheaper than you think

* Many features require the DVR to be connected to your home network and high-speed Internet connection. Basic DVR functionality requires only a phone line connection.

The TiVo experience –
it's cheaper than you think

For only a couple of dollars more than you are paying the cable company today to rent your cable box, you could be having a complete TiVo entertainment experience.

TiVo Service:

  • TiVo service is available for as little as $8.31/month when you prepay for three years for $299. (That’s only 28 cents per day!) Or $12.95/month if you prefer to pay monthly.
  • Go ahead and return your cable box – you won’t need it any more. How much will that save?  Do the math

TiVo DVR:

  • The TiVo Series2 is available for $149.99, and the TiVo HD for $299.99. You own the box – no ongoing rental fees.
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