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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Kid-safe TV
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Parental controls only
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Parental controls only
Add recording capacity later
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With My DVR Expander for TiVo HD and Series3
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Cable video on demand
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Anywhere you go
Schedule shows online
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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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Limited
Transfer shows to a DVD
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x
x
Transfer shows between DVRs
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x
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Downloads
Movie & TV downloads
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x
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Free video downloads
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Music
Music streamed from your computer
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x
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Free music videos
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Limited
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Rhapsody® music service
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Internet radio & podcasts
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Photos
Photos streamed from your computer
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Online photo services
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Home movie sharing
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Price
Upfront DVR cost
$150 - $600
$0
$0 - $400
Monthly DVR cost
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$5 - $10 monthly
$0 to $5 monthly
Monthly DVR service fee
$8.31 - $12.95 monthly
$10 - $14 monthly
$6 monthly

Broadband Internet Connection Required for Downloads, Music and Photos. Subscription required For Rhapsody® music service. Sold separately.

* Time Warner/Cox Communications Explorer® 8000™ DVR

** DISH Network HD ViP722™ DVR

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