Posted by: robricc
Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 13:15
I'm not sure how desireable SA Tivos are anymore, but the deal seems good.
http://www.tivo.com/2.0.1.asp
Posted by: JBjorgen
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 13:19
I'm seriously thinking about gettiong one of these (will be my first DVR). Was wondering why they wouldn't be desirable?
Posted by: robricc
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 13:26
Most cable systems and satellite providers can furnish you with an integrated solution. That's the only reason. If you still have analog cable or an OTA antenna this is a good box. I think Series 2 SA Tivos all come with the
Home Media Option now. I guess it's not an option anymore.
Posted by: JBjorgen
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 13:29
cool...now I just have to convince my wife
Posted by: Daria
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 13:59
Well, that and hacking it is a bitch if you want to download shows out of it.
Posted by: Dignan
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 14:55
Hey Rob, do you think you could work your price-finding mojo and find a really good deal on a WUSB11? I could see my dad getting like 3 of these at that price, and the Home Media Option would make networking them a must!
I'm amazed the price is that low. I just checked about 2 days ago and the price was $100 after rebate.
Frankly, I think the SA Tivos are the most flexible. The only downside is that allthough you can control a satellite receiver, you won't get the dual tuners. Other than that, I prefer it, particularly at my stage in life, where I don't know what type of TV I'll have over the next few years.
Posted by: robricc
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 16:07
It looks like the best bet is to get it from Amazon since they have free shipping and a $10 rebate. So, it's going to be $39.99 per unit with a limit of 2 rebates per person.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005AW1H
Posted by: Dignan
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 16:08
Thanks, you da man. Geez, when I first saw those things, they were going for over $100.
Posted by: djc
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 17:09
Does anyone remember which USB-10BaseT adaptor the Tivos take? I need to track one of those down...
--Dan.
Posted by: gbeer
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 17:20
$49 seems like a good price considering that it will outlive the analog brodcast standard.
Posted by: Dignan
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 18:00
I get the impression that there's a wide range of adapters that will work. I get the impression you mean a wired USB to Ethernet solution. I believe that solution has the most options. If you have a wireless network, apparently the Linksys WUSB11 is compatible with the Tivo. Anyway, that and an adapter are both sold through
Tivo's store.
Posted by: djc
Re: Series 2 TiVo Standalone refurb 40hrs $49 - 16/07/2004 20:45
Thanks, I managed to miss that accessories page, somehow.
Oh, and I guess they can take down that Picasa software, now.
--Dan.