amro4
join:2008-10-07
Colleyville, TX | reply to amro4
Re: [TIVO] Anyone regret getting TiVo? Great, thanks for all the feedback. Very valuable. I've never once used the video on demand because I use AppleTV for that as well as Netflix. I have a Dune media server for all my Blu-Rays and my PS3 for Amazon Instand Video (which is a terrible interface).
What I do like is the remote DVR/TV Listings. I've used it quite a few times to schedule a recording right from my phone. And from what I've read, I can do that with TiVo. Also, I would be able to dump my FiOS router all together. The remote DVR is the only reason I have to use that crappy router. |
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UnnDunnPremium
join:2005-12-21
Brooklyn, NY Reviews:
 ·Verizon FiOS
| You will still need a router that supports both MoCA and Ethernet, since TiVo requires CoAX input for television and Ethernet for guide data and IP-based services. That's the primary purpose of the Verizon ActionTec router.
The Verizon router is not actually necessary for FiOS Remote DVR; it's just the easiest to use because configuration is automatic. |
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kes601
join:2007-04-14
Virginia Beach, VA
kudos:2 | The router does not need to support MOCA if the user has a TiVo. The TiVo would get the guide info via cat5 and picture/audio via coax, neither of which require MOCA.
If TiVo required a MOCA connection then it would pretty much not work on any cable system. |
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amro4
join:2008-10-07
Colleyville, TX | reply to UnnDunn
I don't think this is right. The cable is just for video, and Ethernet for guide info and remote dvr. Right? |
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UnnDunnPremium
join:2005-12-21
Brooklyn, NY | reply to kes601
You're right, but I was under the impression Verizon only enables either Coax or Ethernet at the ONT, never both, and as such a MoCA device would be required to feed the TiVo with both Coax and Ethernet. |
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amro4
join:2008-10-07
Colleyville, TX | said by UnnDunn:You're right, but I was under the impression Verizon only enables either Coax or Ethernet at the ONT, never both, and as such a MoCA device would be required to feed the TiVo with both Coax and Ethernet.
Ah, I understand. My FiOS router has both COAX and Ethernet which means, theoretically, that I can get rid of the FiOS router, hook my Netgear wireless router via the WAN port to the ONT and leave the COAX for the video.
Now, on to searching for a good sale... |
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 ThinkdiffPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-07
Bronx, NY
kudos:6 | reply to amro4
By far the best feature of the TiVo for me is pytivo. It's a third-party server package that you can run on Windows, Linux, etc. You point it to your media folder and then it does two things:
1. You can go to a webpage on your computer/phone that lists all your media. You can pick a video, pick the TiVo you want to send it to and hit send. Within 2-3 minutes, it starts transferring to your TiVo. If the source material is MPEG2, MPEG4 (x264), or WMV VC-1, it doesn't even transcode it. I watch x264 720p and 1080p videos on my TiVo all the time. If something does need to be converted, it does it on the fly.
2. It also adds a Server icon in your "My Shows" list on the TiVo. You can initiate an instant transfer from the TiVo itself, but all video will be converted to MPEG2.
This feature alone will keep me from ever using a FiOS or cable company DVR.
And BTW, the TiVo iOS app kicks the pants off everything else. Remote scheduling works great. Their Android app recently caught up with similar features, too.
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amro4
join:2008-10-07
Colleyville, TX | said by Thinkdiff:By far the best feature of the TiVo for me is pytivo. It's a third-party server package that you can run on Windows, Linux, etc. You point it to your media folder and then it does two things:
1. You can go to a webpage on your computer/phone that lists all your media. You can pick a video, pick the TiVo you want to send it to and hit send. Within 2-3 minutes, it starts transferring to your TiVo. If the source material is MPEG2, MPEG4 (x264), or WMV VC-1, it doesn't even transcode it. I watch x264 720p and 1080p videos on my TiVo all the time. If something does need to be converted, it does it on the fly.
2. It also adds a Server icon in your "My Shows" list on the TiVo. You can initiate an instant transfer from the TiVo itself, but all video will be converted to MPEG2.
This feature alone will keep me from ever using a FiOS or cable company DVR.
And BTW, the TiVo iOS app kicks the pants off everything else. Remote scheduling works great. Their Android app recently caught up with similar features, too.
Awesome info! Thanks.
I really appreciate everyone's feedback. Going on vacation next week, but when I come back, I'll make the switch. |
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