(I edited the title to make it more specific than the original)
We've had stand-alone Tivo for over a year. I'm seriously considering the 942/625 combo with Dish.
Can anyone give a comparison between the Dish DVR and Tivo? What are the major differences?
I'm sure someone has maybe even put something together out there that I haven't come across, so feel free to direct me to any pre-existing information.
I hate to make the 'wrong choice', or I'll never hear the end of it - especially if an episode of "The OC" gets missed...
If you are accustomed to a Tivo, you (most likely) will NOT be happy with any E* DVR. (although I'm sure of 1 or 2 trolls that will chime in refute this)
Have you given any thought to switching & getting a D-Tivo receiver?
Although the D-Tivo doesn't do a couple of the things your Tivo does, (like HMO features) it DOES give you the satellite bitstream recording & two tuners, so that you can record 2 different shows at once, while still watching a pre-recorded show. The monthly fee is only $5 per ACCOUNT, regardless of how many D-Tivo's you have on an account.
Check out both the E* & D* DVR forums & see for yourself which DVR has the fewest problems...
That is absolutely a consideration at this point. The free HD receiver or $250 to lease the HD-DVR makes Dish very tempting.
DirectTV is now offering a $200 rebate for Voom converts, so I am swaying that direction now. The fact that we already have a stand-alone Tivo make not having to learn a new PVR a definite WAF consideration. I'm sure I could survive, but I'd hate to have to put up with "sighs" if 'someone else' isn't impressed...
Since my five year old also can surf Tivo to find his own recordings, I'm probably also going to get a PVR in his room regardless of which provider I go with. DTivo would prevent a learning curve for him too.
Unfortunately, I don't have the spare cash for an HDTivo at the moment (just added a second car payment after over a year with only one), but I've read rumors of a lease option later this year. I've survived this long without being able to record HD, so I can last a little longer. Although that Dish 942 sure would be nice.
