TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder Review Summary

TiVo, the television set top box started a viewing revolution in the U.S. and sparked the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) movement that now is a way of life for most of us. For those craving more recording time TiVo offers its Series 2 TCD649080 80-hour Video Recorder that our community of television viewers has nothing but high praise for. One reviewer raves: "TiVo is the best invention ever. I work two jobs so I can’t get to all my shows when they are on. Now I can watch them on my time." Yet another reviewer exclaimed: "I really love the ability to schedule programs from any computer (tivo.com or Yahoo.com)." The TiVo Series 2 TCD649080 ships with an 80GB hard drive for recording up to 80 hours of standard resolution television. Read what our community of reviewers has to say about TiVo Series 2 TCD649080 80-hour Video Recorder as well as the Humax DRT400 (TiVo) 40-hour Video Recorder.
88% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 5 stars
88% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 5 stars%
88%
13% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 4 stars
13% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 4 stars%
13%
1% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 3 stars
1% of people rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 3 stars%
1%
No one rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 2 stars
No one rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 2 stars%
0%
No one rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 1 star
No one rated TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder as 1 star%
0%
100% Everyone recommends TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder Everyone recommends TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder 0%
 

TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder Ratings and Reviews

items/page: 15 | 30 | 50 displaying 1 to 15 of 16 sort by: most helpful | date | rating


3
helpful
votes
current TiVo user, somewhat tech savvy

JUN
11
2008

Tivo is fun, easy, and soo convenient. I am a 4 year Tivo subscriber and I don't think I could ever go back to a non-tivo existence. 

 DVR's in general are a great thing, but Tivo is extra special.  My favorite tivo function is the Wishlist.  I put in all of my favorite Actors in.  I also do wishlists for upcoming trip destinations,so I can find travel shows about places I will be visiting.  You can set it up to automatically record wishlist shows, or just save them and check to wishlist every few days.  Never miss your favorite actor or actress on a talk show, watch every travel special...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
mandyjanice
Chicago, IL



1
helpful
vote
current TiVo user, somewhat tech savvy, Rudi Xeno, gadget geek

MAR
29
2009

By now, is there anyone who doesn't know what Tivo is?  It's now so ubiquitous that it has found its way into our language as both a noun (I just bought another Tivo) and a verb (Didn't you Tivo it?).  So why talk about it now?  Because it just keeps getting better and better.

A Primer

In the event that there is somone who doesn't know Tivo is a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) that coupled with the Tivo Service allows you to record your favorite TV shows so you can watch them when you choose.

You can select your programs to record one by one or by subscribing to a Season Pass where Tivo will automatically...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
2009 VIP
RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL



Reviews continue below ads

1
helpful
vote
current TiVo user, somewhat tech savvy, fun loving, loving this product

JUL
29
2009

  Oh boy. Well first, when you turn it on, Tivo leads you through the set up process in a logical easy fashion. I am fairly tech savvy, and added the wireless option so that Tivo could connect with my wireless router to save a lot of wiring. So, I hooked my cable to Tivo, my Tivo to my TV and also added a Dvd recorder/player with no issues.

 I think one of my favorite things about Tivo is how intuitive the controls, remote and even the menus are. I have not had any problems figuring out how to set up recordings, recording quality or making DVDs of shows to watch (much) later. I can easily check...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
patsymia
Watertown, NY



D
current TiVo user, impressed with this product, committed fan

NOV
30
2007

I LOVE my TiVo!! I don't know how I ever got by without it. The model I have is a dual tuner, which means you can record on two channels at the same time, plus still watch live tv.

One of my favorite features is the Season Pass option. You can program your favorite shows and have it record any episodes of that show automatically. You can also tell it to just record new episodes or all of them. No more scrambling to record a show the same night it's on. Also, if the time changes due to another program (for example, a sporting event), TiVo knows to record it at the new time, which a VCR...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
af1123
52317



D
cable user, current TiVo user, hooked on a few shows, somewhat tech savvy, a Mac addict, Every day computer user, budget conscious, practical

APR
28
2009

A friend of mine bought my my Tivo over four years ago, and I really have come to depend on it. So much so that I am nervous about it's age. It does what it is supposed to fo, and more.

It records the shows at reasonable quality (on standard, DVD quality on Best). It keeps them as long as I need them or want them, and makes suggestions that, despite a few glaring and repetitive errors (I do NOT want to watch any moe episodes of Masterminds. Get it?) they seem fair enough.

It is reliable, it is easy to use, it is friendly, and even keeps up with the constantly changing cable lineup. The remote...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
jkinatl2
Smyrna, GA



D
current TiVo user, an early adopter, somewhat tech savvy

SEP
3
2009

I cannot live without my tive. Working second shift, I usually miss all of my shows at night. i used to depend on a vcr to record all the shows and would have to watch everything that next day so i could record over it and tape more things. Before you knew it, i had multiple tapes I would record on and the image quality would get worse and worse. Tivo stores everything digitally so there is no tape to worry about. The image and sound quality are no different than if you were watching it live. Tivo series 2 is an upgrade from the original in that you can record one show while watching another, You...

review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
4 star rating
reviewer
rosieposie64
Uncasville, CT



D
somewhat tech savvy

AUG
19
2008
I have had the Series 2 for over a year, and I absolutely love it. I am a Cox Communications subscriber, and I have heard nothing but bad things about their DVR, so I decided to stick with Tivo. The dual tuner is an awesome feature allowing you to record two channels at the same time. It is definitely a nice, and needed, upgrade from the single tuner Tivo I used to have. With Tivo, I actually spend less time watching tv! Now, when I sit down in front of the tube, I know there is something good to watch. No more channel surfing! I also don't have to worry about working my life around my favorite... review »
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
riannon81
Phoenix, AZ



D
current TiVo user

OCT
21
2008
The TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder is a great invention.  It does have a few issues with speed when programming shows to record.  There are updates that automatically will be installed and the last one which we received on 10/21 has seemed to fix some of these issues.  It is now much faster.  Overall it's a great product that I could no longer live without.  Being able to program this remotely is another great feature!

Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
4 star rating
reviewer
candy14
State College, PA



D
current TiVo user

APR
17
2009

I LOVE my Tivo - and now actually have two of them, a 40-hour and an 80-hour with dual receivers, so I never miss a thing. My husband and I laugh that we don't know anything about commercials anymore because we NEVER WATCH THEM!! When I go somewhere that I have to watch TV live, I cannot believe how long it takes to watch a show!! nd commercials? Ugh. Loud, inane and repetitive.........something I can live without!!


Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
txcharley
Weatherford, TX



D
computer literate

DEC
9
2008
I had a Tivo 2 series for almost 2 years and loved it and all the features it offers. When I moved a few months ago, i made the mistake of giving it to my sister and getting a dvr through my cable service. I don't like the dvr near as well and will be buying a new Tivo as soon as possible. I had it wirelessly connected and liked being able to download tv shows and movies to my computer to watch later.
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
cindy4994
47601



D
early adopter, a home owner, willing to pay for quality, committed fan, current TiVo user, cable user, technically savvy, gadget geek

DEC
12
2007
Tivo is the best invention ever.  I work two jobs so i cant get to all my shows when they are on.  Now i can watch them on my time.  Plus i can zip through commercials.  Its really great for sports events.  I can watch an NFL game in about an hour, and a NBA game in about 45 minutes.  Best invention ever!
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
jstjohn83
Mckinney, TX



D
current TiVo user

NOV
6
2008
I got the TiVo & 1 year service for free with a rebate last year, just to try it out. Now I'll never be able to go back. I don't know how we lived without it for so long! It is so simple to use and we never miss a show! It is also wonderful to be able to fast forward through commercials and pause your show when the phone rings.
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
xandj
Las Cruces, NM



D
current TiVo user

FEB
6
2008

I am currently on my third TiVo box.  I now have a TiVo box for every television in my house.  TiVo is so much more convenient the cable DVR system.  I really love the ability to schedule programs from any computer (tivo.com or Yahoo.com). 

 


Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
kerch6
Chicago, IL



D
somewhat tech savvy

FEB
19
2008
I think Tivo is one of man's greatest inventions. I love that I can record shows & watch them when I want. I am getting ready to have my second child & it was very helpful with my first during those late night feedings to have something to watch when the baby is awake.
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
BrandiScarborough
Saint Joseph, MO



D
current TiVo user

SEP
24
2008
I love tivo, it makes my life so much easier. I can continue with my busy life without worrying that I will miss a good show.
Did you find this review helpful?
 
 
5 star rating
reviewer
Purplepaws
Austin, TX



Reviews of TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder

1  2  
Buttons_next
 

Start a New Discussion about TiVo - Series2 TCD649080 Video Recorder