TiVo and DVRs

It's that holiday season, once again, and, once again, it's time to think of what to give friends and family.But what can you give them this year?Last year you gave Dad a book, mom some socks, Grandma a scarf, Grandpa a tie, and the same old thing to the neighbors and schoolteachers: cookies and candy canes. Movies, books, ties, socks, fruitcake-you've done it all before, and you want to give something new, something exciting, something that maybe, for once, they'll enjoy.How about a DVD?A DVD is a great idea, but then you run into the same old problem.There's always the possibility of a movie, but how do you choose something that they'll like?It seems like everyone you know has already bought their favorite movies or TV series, and you want to make sure that you don't repeat the mistake you made five years ago when you bought the complete original Starsky and Hutch series for your 14-year old niece, because you heard her talking about the movie and didn't realize it had been remade.This year you want to give that special someone, whether it's a boyfriend, a girlfriend, your parents, your best friend, or your grandparents something that they'll appreciate, something that they can use, something that they'll remember.

This year, consider giving TiVo and DVR's.It seems like TV shows and series are getting better and better.After one show, it's true love, and you can never miss an episode of Lost, America's Next Top Model, or Battlestar Galactica again.But at the same time life is getting busier, especially during the school year.Meetings for work, soccer practice, PTA meetings, the neighbor bake sale, visits to the vet, trips to the gym, even vacations and work trips make it almost impossible to watch your favorite shows when they're on.Even if you have the time, who really wants to sit through ten minutes of commercials for a 30 minute show?Well, now you can give the gift of watching any show you want, when you want it.It's all possible through a combination TiVo and DVR, that will let you record shows and then watch them later.A TiVo DVR combo is a gift that anyone will love, especially in today's hectic world.

There are lots of options out there, but here is one of the best ones.

--TiVo TCD649080 Series2 80 Hour Dual Tuner Digital Video Recorder.
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This TiVo DVR can record two different channels at the same time, which makes it especially great for anyone who watches cable.It also means that you don't have to subscribe to DirecTV to do so!It can record up to 80 hours of shows, so you can tape everything that your college student misses while away at school.Watch out, though, because she'll take over the TV during Christmas vacation so she can watch everything she missed!This TiVo DVR also has USB and Ethernet ports, which means that you can transfer digital music and photos from your computer to TiVo, and can transfer your shows to your computer.If you purchase this TiVo DVR, you also get a Season Pass, a WishList, digital music and photos, and a program guide.You do have to subscribe to TiVo service additionally.If you have two of these TiVo DVRs, you can record a show and send it to a TV in another room so that your kids can watch in a different one.Don't forget the TiVo Wireless G USB Network Adapter for Series2 DVR https://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Wireless-Network-Adapter-AG0100/dp/B000ER5G6C/ref=e_deav_acc_1_4/102-9816420-0804958.This adaptor will let you use all of the great features of your TiVo DVR, including TiVo ToGo, multi-room viewing, music and photos from your computer to your TV, and gets rid of your phone line, as long as you have broadband.And finally, to make sure that you are getting everything you can out of your TiVo, don't forget to pick up a copy of How to Do Everything with your TiVo https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Everything-Your-TiVo/dp/0072231408/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b/102-9816420-0804958.