TiVo TCD540040 (160 GB) 175-Hours DVR

TiVo TCD540040 (160 GB) 175-Hours DVR

  • Type: Video Recorder (DVR)
  • Broadcast Type: Cable Satellite Terrestrial
  • Compatible Service: TiVo
  • Analog Tuner: NTSC
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TiVo TCD540040 (160 GB) 175-Hours DVR

TiVo's Series2 DVR delivers plenty of recording capacity in addition to offering entertainment services like digital music, digital photos, remote scheduling, and hassle-free favorites recording. All this and the famed luxury of being able to pause and view instant replays of live television, too.

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VERY Rough Start, bigger expense than expected, but we're happy.

bygsx1300r Jan 10, 2006
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Pros Pause live tv, SKIP COMMERCIALS, NO Videotape, Online Scheduling, Never miss favorite...
Cons REQUIRES old-fashioned telephone and/or network adapter (purchased separately), Technical...
Recommended it? Yes

First of all, let me say that the description on this product is incorrect. This model number (540040) is a 40 hour model, not 175! The stock photo is correct.

This review was written over the course of nearly 4 weeks, starting a week before Christmas up to now, after almost 3 weeks of... Read full review »

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Be Ready to Buy a New One

bywubba1108 Jan 28, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Convenience.
Cons It DIES.
Recommended it? No

My husband and I purchased our Tivo exactly one year ago. This morning..."green screen of death." We contact Tivo and what did they tell us? They told us their best suggestion was that WE PURCHASE A NEW ONE.

So, Tivo wins the distinction of being the FIRST electronic in our home to not... Read full review »

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Dreadful. Watch out for the $150 cancellation penalty!

bymarcusr55 Feb 10, 2006
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None
Cons See above.
Recommended it? No

I suppose I should have read all the fineprint. Here's what I found out about Tivo after wasting my money:

1. Doesn't support HD. Recorded picture looks horrid on HD.
2. Has a terrible time downloading data from its servers on a dsl line. Doesn't matter whether you have a filter... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN TCD540040

Key Features

Type Video Recorder (DVR)
Broadcast Type Cable • Satellite • Terrestrial
Compatible Service TiVo
Analog Tuner NTSC

Recorder

HDD Size 160 GB
Programmable Timer 2 Weeks
Recording Capacity (SD) 175 Hrs. Maximum

Convenience

Additional Features Parental Lock
Program Guide Advnced Program Guide
OSD Yes
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Pause Live TV • Season Pass
Instant Skip / Replay 8 sec. Replay
Included Accessories Remote Control • Batteries • Audio/Video Cable • Telephone Cable • RF Coaxial cable • IR Control Cable

Inputs / Outputs

Inputs Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1
Additional Ports USB x 2 • IR Connector • Telephone (RJ-11) x 1
Outputs Composite x 2 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 2 • RF x 1 • Headphone Jack

Dimensions

Weight 8 lb.
Depth 11.5 in.
Height 3 in.
Width 15 in.

Warranty

Warranty 90 Days

Miscellaneous

Product ID 23182525

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