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| I thought the same way you do until I got my first Tivo. Now I have three.
Regarding cost, as long as you get a lifetime Tivo, the unit will always have a residual value. Check eBay, you'll see. The things really don't break, and if one does, it is almost always the hard drive that goes. If you are reasonably handy with computers, you can replace the HD and be back running within an hour. The lifetime service is tied to the box, not to the HD. So as long as the MioBo doesn't go tits up on you, you can recover from any error you will likely encounter.
Regarding usefulness:
1) Don't underestimate the time savings of eliminating commercials. 30 minute show in 20. 60 minute show in 40. Movies on cable in 2/3rds of the scheduled time.
2) Don't underestimate the truly quantum leap between VCR and Tivo. No VCR tape issues like FF and RW or running out of tape. Select your show and go. The smallest Tivo has 10x the capacity of the largest VHS tape. The biggest stores 1400+ hours.
3) Don't underestimate the beauty of watching an entire season of 24 (or any show) in a week.
4) Don't underestimate the luxury of having a library of shows ready to watch at any time you are ready to watch them. There will always be something on TV for you to see. No more channel surfing.
5) Don't underestimate the awesomeness of your own instant replay for sporting events. Miss the play, rewind and watch it in slow motion. Know the results of the challenge long before the ref announces the verdict you already know!
6) Done underestimate the granularity of searches of guide data. Like an actor/director/producer, record everything that actor/director/producer has made. The boolean search capabilities are to behold.
My Tivo has become indispensible and easily ranks as one of the major gamechanger gadgets in my home. If you watch TV, enjoy watching TV, there is nothing better than Tivo.
[NG]Owner
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