Don - you might to look at getting either a channel 3 signal combiner or a channel 4 signal combiner (the ones from TRU-SPEC) to do that right. Otherwise, the 2 RF outputs may very well interfere with each other.
The monthly DirecTiVo fee is $10 not $13.Originally posted by jst4fun001
DTV + Tivo
30hr two tuner tivo + second receiver
$31.99 DTV + $6 locals + $5 2nd receiver + $13 Tivo = $56/mo.
~$200 for equipment, dish, tax, etc. from orbitsat.com
Avg cost over 24months = $64.32/mo.
It used to be $10/mo. and Orbitsat still seems to say $10/mo... but if you go to the tivo.com website, they clearly say...Originally posted by EricG
The monthly DirecTiVo fee is $10 not $13.
Hi scooper, thanks for the lead on a model. Not sure how much that one costs. Some of the channel multiplexers I've seen cost almost $200 or more if you want good stereo. Maybe the "channel 3 combiners" can be found for less. I'm hoping to spend less than $50.Originally posted by scooper
Don - you might to look at getting either a channel 3 signal combiner or a channel 4 signal combiner (the ones from TRU-SPEC) to do that right. Otherwise, the 2 RF outputs may very well interfere with each other.
$12.95 for each SA TiVo, $10 for all DirecTiVos on the same Directv account. 2 DirecTiVos on my account = $5 each to use them.Originally posted by jst4fun001
It used to be $10/mo. and Orbitsat still seems to say $10/mo... but if you go to the tivo.com website, they clearly say...
"Tivo Service
Remember, once you've received your DVR, you'll need to activate TiVo service (phone line required). TiVo offers a choice of subscription plans:
Monthly: $12.95
Product lifetime: $249.00 "
I'm not claiming to be correct, just going by what I read. If you can still get it for $10, that's great!
Even at $10 though, I still have a problem paying for what is essentially an electronic TV guide that is available free on the internet. Although I do like the overall Tivo look/feel/software.
Take care,
-Don
Woops, didn't mean to offend the Tivo crowd. Glad I finally understand the $10 vs. $13 monthly charge. And actually I do understand that you get more than a channel guide.Originally posted by spanishannouncetable
$12.95 for each SA TiVo, $10 for all DirecTiVos on the same Directv account. 2 DirecTiVos on my account = $5 each to use them.
"Even at $10 though, I still have a problem paying for what is essentially an electronic TV guide that is available free on the internet. Although I do like the overall Tivo look/feel/software."
Spoken like someone who has never really tried a TiVo
FWIW - TIVO OWNERS ARE NOT PAYING A MONTHLY FEE FOR OTHERWISE FREE GUIDE DATA !!! We pay for a software license to use TiVo technology and for upgrades to the software and service, NOT just to use a dumb, time-&-channel driven VCR !
I own a 501 and 2 DirecTiVos and there is NO comparison. The 501 has always had (and probably will always have) reliability issues. Since my first round of corrupted and erased recordings I have never trusted the 501 to record and store what I tell it to, and the interface is still sorely lacking. Want to set up a weekly recording, then interrupt it for one week for a single special event ? Sorry, can't do that on a 501 or a 508. And don't get me started on back-to-back recordings and cold start timer events.
My DirecTiVos ALWAYS record what I tell it to record, never erase anything unless I say so, and find what I tell it I like regardless of when or where its on. Recently DARIA began running on Noggin, a channel I never watch. TiVo started recording it and voila - a hard drive with lots of Daria episodes without having to search a guide or program anything beyond one-time instructions telling my TiVo to look for Daria. It also finds shows it believes I will like and suggest them. I have the auto-record turned off for suggestions but I check the list a couple of times a week and have recorded lots of shows I didn't know were going to be on.
The $10 fee I pay to Directv every month for TiVo service is the most satisfying and useful part of my bill. I also paid $100 each for my DirecTiVos while my 501 was given to me free as a new customer (not leased, I own it outright). Even free the 501 just is not the better deal.
Nah, no offense taken. I read that old "why do people pay for guide data? " argument all the time and it just irks me.Originally posted by jst4fun001
Woops, didn't mean to offend the Tivo crowd. Glad I finally understand the $10 vs. $13 monthly charge. And actually I do understand that you get more than a channel guide.
I agree, they have a clearly better product. If I wasn't on a strict budget due to an upcoming wedding (UGH)I would go straight to the store and buy two Tivo's today with lifetime subscription.
But my goal was to be less expensive than ATT cable over 2 yr period, and have at least basic PVR cability, viewable from both rooms. So far, I think the 508 will meet my needs, but we'll see if I change my tune in a few months
well, I take that back, I do have 1 gripe already, I do wish they would improve the 508 "timer" list to tell us the show name instead of just the channel and time...
thanks for the feedback, take care,
-Don
As a long-time UTV (one year) owner, I totally agree with this. Here is my average per month if I had your same setup:Originally posted by Neil Derryberry
That ridiculous price tag on the 721 is what sent me over the fence to the D* side.... I love my UTV!!
Since there is a strong OTA channel 3 signal in the Sacramento area that could get into your distribution system and cause interference, you might want to consider modulating your receiver outputs (RCA video and left-right audio) to two unused UHF channels. Of course, that would exceed the $50 budget.Originally posted by jst4fun001
Hi scooper, thanks for the lead on a model. Not sure how much that one costs. Some of the channel multiplexers I've seen cost almost $200 or more if you want good stereo. Maybe the "channel 3 combiners" can be found for less. I'm hoping to spend less than $50.
thanks again, take care,
-Don