Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio?

RBatson · 02-19-2005, 06:48 PM

I saw the banner at the top of the forum for TIVO and was just curious if anyone has one. If so, how do you like it?

Satellite radio, I bought one back in Sept but I'm having problems with it. I liked it until it quit working. Supposed to have another one on the way. The content is nice.. comedy, news, commercial free music. Very cool.

Dave_mustang_50 · 02-20-2005, 11:03 AM

Ever listen to the old time radio shows from the 40-50? I hate getting out of the car when I get home. The comedy is really good too.

MLMike25 · 02-20-2005, 06:18 PM

I have 2 TIVO's. I've had several DVR's over the years but since TIVO is king right now, I don't have another choice really.

But let me tell you...

once you use a TIVO, you will N E V E R want to watch TV without it. I got my wife hooked on it too. You can make it your personal TV secretary and have it search for and record shows that you are interested in. And the ability to record 2 programs at once or watch live tv while you record something else is PRICELESS!

Ofr course you know about the ability to pause and rewind live tv right? Comes in handy whenever.

And unless there's something that comes on TV that you absolutely have to see live, you can watch TV on your own time. Check out this TIVO forum: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/ (My advice is to use the search feature heavily b/c just about any question you have or will ever have has already been posted and answered there).

If you don't need to get DirecTV, check your local cable company. Many of them are offering their own DVR. As I'm sure you can tell, I swear by a TIVO. Hope you get it man, you won't regret it.

RBatson · 02-20-2005, 08:38 PM

I bought my parents a TIVO for xmas and they say they like it but I just wanted to get some honest opinions. I bought a Humax with the dvd-r but returned it, unopened. I was going to use it for the superbowl but never got around to opening it, too much was going on. I think I may just get the 40hr unit. I like the fact that you can pause live tv, get a drink and never miss a thing. I usually work nights so I figure I can record prime time tv and watch it the next morning. From what I've seen TIVO has alot to offer that the other DVRs don't so I'll probably stick with TIVO. I gave my parents the 80hr with the lifetime subscription. I'll probably get the 40hr with the same deal.

Satellite radio is pretty cool too. I'm alittle upset that my sportster quit working but hopefully I've have a new one soon. Its nice to listen to the same channel without have to worry about it fading out or having to find another channnel. They have all the music in very specific platforms and news channels 24 hrs a day. You name a type of music and they have a channel for it, from bluegrass to Elvis. The comedy channel has helped me stay awake many a night. Once you have it you don't want to be without it.

joe4speed · 02-21-2005, 03:12 AM

I have Sirius satellite radio. I LOVE IT! I haven't listened to FM radio since I got it. Well, actually, I have a few times, but I quickly grew very irritated with it after listening to the mind-numbing commercials after every few songs!!!

I have Sirius in both of my cars, and listen to the free streaming radio from their site whenever I'm on the computer. I'll never get rid of it! It's just as addicting as broadband, once you get it, you'll never look back!

What satellite radio company are you using, Rick?

RBatson · 02-21-2005, 04:56 PM

I have the Sirius sportster. It hasn't worked since the beginning of December though. Their online service is pretty good but it only has music. I like listening to the news and comedy too. I got the boombox for xmas, hopefully I'll get at new sportster so I can try it out.

82 GT · 03-03-2005, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLMike25

I have 2 TIVO's. I've had several DVR's over the years but since TIVO is king right now, I don't have another choice really.

But let me tell you...

once you use a TIVO, you will N E V E R want to watch TV without it. I got my wife hooked on it too. You can make it your personal TV secretary and have it search for and record shows that you are interested in. And the ability to record 2 programs at once or watch live tv while you record something else is PRICELESS!

Ofr course you know about the ability to pause and rewind live tv right? Comes in handy whenever.

And unless there's something that comes on TV that you absolutely have to see live, you can watch TV on your own time. Check out this TIVO forum: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/ (My advice is to use the search feature heavily b/c just about any question you have or will ever have has already been posted and answered there).

If you don't need to get DirecTV, check your local cable company. Many of them are offering their own DVR. As I'm sure you can tell, I swear by a TIVO. Hope you get it man, you won't regret it.

I couldn't have put it any better myself!!
You'll never watch TV the same way again!!!

joe4speed · 03-05-2005, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBatson

I have the Sirius sportster. It hasn't worked since the beginning of December though. Their online service is pretty good but it only has music. I like listening to the news and comedy too. I got the boombox for xmas, hopefully I'll get at new sportster so I can try it out.

Yeah, I LOVE the "Raw Dog" comedy channel, it's hilarious! I'd like that available online as well! Still, it's nice to get streaming music from their website for free. XM charges a fee for online service!

That sucks that your receiver hasn't worked for so long! Do you have any idea what happened to it?

Ieatcamaros · 03-05-2005, 02:32 PM

Don't you have to pay a monthly subscription to listen to the Sirius/XM satellite radios?

RBatson · 05-20-2005, 10:29 PM

Joe, I called them up about a month ago and demanded to talk with a supervisor. He looked up the issue and was shocked at the amount of time I had to wait, so he worked it out where I ordered a new one and got credited back after the return. He credited me for the time I couldn't use it plus $20 bucks. So basically I got the whole year sub price back. He said the product lifetime subscription could be transferred 3 times for $75 each time, so I got the lifetime deal.

($500

)

I've been told that the connections got lose from plugging it up and unplugging it. I would take it with me from home to car to work. It got transferred about 3 times a day and it wore out the connections.

Just happy to be back in business. I was almost getting used to listening to regular radio again.

RBatson · 05-20-2005, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieatcamaros

Don't you have to pay a monthly subscription to listen to the Sirius/XM satellite radios?

Yeah but wth? Its worth it to me.

I started researching Tivo. My dad loves it... I bought some stock in it. Hope I get rich... Yeah right!

02-19-2005, 06:48 PM	#1
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? I saw the banner at the top of the forum for TIVO and was just curious if anyone has one. If so, how do you like it? Satellite radio, I bought one back in Sept but I'm having problems with it. I liked it until it quit working. Supposed to have another one on the way. The content is nice.. comedy, news, commercial free music. Very cool. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

02-20-2005, 11:03 AM	#2
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? Ever listen to the old time radio shows from the 40-50? I hate getting out of the car when I get home. The comedy is really good too. __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

02-20-2005, 06:18 PM	#3
MLMike25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? I have 2 TIVO's. I've had several DVR's over the years but since TIVO is king right now, I don't have another choice really. But let me tell you... once you use a TIVO, you will N E V E R want to watch TV without it. I got my wife hooked on it too. You can make it your personal TV secretary and have it search for and record shows that you are interested in. And the ability to record 2 programs at once or watch live tv while you record something else is PRICELESS! Ofr course you know about the ability to pause and rewind live tv right? Comes in handy whenever. And unless there's something that comes on TV that you absolutely have to see live, you can watch TV on your own time. Check out this TIVO forum: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/ (My advice is to use the search feature heavily b/c just about any question you have or will ever have has already been posted and answered there). If you don't need to get DirecTV, check your local cable company. Many of them are offering their own DVR. As I'm sure you can tell, I swear by a TIVO. Hope you get it man, you won't regret it. __________________ THIS crap Sucks!

02-20-2005, 08:38 PM	#4
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? I bought my parents a TIVO for xmas and they say they like it but I just wanted to get some honest opinions. I bought a Humax with the dvd-r but returned it, unopened. I was going to use it for the superbowl but never got around to opening it, too much was going on. I think I may just get the 40hr unit. I like the fact that you can pause live tv, get a drink and never miss a thing. I usually work nights so I figure I can record prime time tv and watch it the next morning. From what I've seen TIVO has alot to offer that the other DVRs don't so I'll probably stick with TIVO. I gave my parents the 80hr with the lifetime subscription. I'll probably get the 40hr with the same deal. Satellite radio is pretty cool too. I'm alittle upset that my sportster quit working but hopefully I've have a new one soon. Its nice to listen to the same channel without have to worry about it fading out or having to find another channnel. They have all the music in very specific platforms and news channels 24 hrs a day. You name a type of music and they have a channel for it, from bluegrass to Elvis. The comedy channel has helped me stay awake many a night. Once you have it you don't want to be without it. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

02-21-2005, 03:12 AM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? I have Sirius satellite radio. I LOVE IT! I haven't listened to FM radio since I got it. Well, actually, I have a few times, but I quickly grew very irritated with it after listening to the mind-numbing commercials after every few songs!!! I have Sirius in both of my cars, and listen to the free streaming radio from their site whenever I'm on the computer. I'll never get rid of it! It's just as addicting as broadband, once you get it, you'll never look back! What satellite radio company are you using, Rick? __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

02-21-2005, 04:56 PM	#6
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? I have the Sirius sportster. It hasn't worked since the beginning of December though. Their online service is pretty good but it only has music. I like listening to the news and comedy too. I got the boombox for xmas, hopefully I'll get at new sportster so I can try it out. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

03-05-2005, 02:32 PM	#9
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? Don't you have to pay a monthly subscription to listen to the Sirius/XM satellite radios? __________________ The sig says it all.

05-20-2005, 10:29 PM	#10
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Re: Anyone have a TIVO or Satellite radio? Joe, I called them up about a month ago and demanded to talk with a supervisor. He looked up the issue and was shocked at the amount of time I had to wait, so he worked it out where I ordered a new one and got credited back after the return. He credited me for the time I couldn't use it plus $20 bucks. So basically I got the whole year sub price back. He said the product lifetime subscription could be transferred 3 times for $75 each time, so I got the lifetime deal. ($500 ) I've been told that the connections got lose from plugging it up and unplugging it. I would take it with me from home to car to work. It got transferred about 3 times a day and it wore out the connections. Just happy to be back in business. I was almost getting used to listening to regular radio again. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

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