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paul_milander · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Shippensburg, PA

OK how does it work? I mean I know what it does but if I get the Comcast Triple Play ( doesn't seem like I have a choice Embarq does not do my area) can I tell them I dont need the DVR and buy a TIVO? Also if my phone is though the cable modem can I still download the menu?
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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2194 Location: Chambersburg

Here's what I know...

Comcast's built in DVR is nice, but not awesome like TiVo's. I got it because it was offered as part of deal with my HD cable box for a nice rate.

You don't have to get Comcast's DVR though and you can use Tivo instead if you want.

As far as I know, Tivo downloads its listing through either conventional phone lines or through a broadband connection; Comcast's phone service is broadband, so it would work just fine. I also believe there is a Tivo box made especially for cable.

Finally, there have been talks for over a year about Comcast offering Tivo through it's regular cable service. You might want to hold off on buying a Tivo because Comcast may offer it at some point without buying extra equipment (but who knows, and in this area, it may never happen).

paul_milander · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 527 Location: Shippensburg, PA

cookieclaygirl · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1731 Location: shippensburg

TiVo....

/cry

i don't have it any more...

/cry

i miss it. Crying or Very sad