[ale] Tivo questions

[michael at potter.name (Michael Potter)]

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Drifter <drifter at oppositelock.org> wrote:
> Cosco has a tivo box on the shelf:
>
> It says it is a Tivo Premiere, Model#: TCD746320
>
> Allegedly has a hard drive that can hold up to "45 hours of HD recording."
>
> Is this a good buy at $89 or is it a model about to be discontinued?
>
> Box also indicates I will need a "cable card." Am I going to have any
> trouble getting one from Comcast? Or is Comcast actively trying to block
> useage of Tivo?
>
> Given what Comcast is charging me for the recording box, this would pay for
> itself in short order.
>
> Sean
>

Unless things have changed there is a monthly charge for Tivo.