The Tivo HD will probably do you well, I think if you look, you can probably still get a unit with lifetime service. If you're in cities, then the HD box is really a great idea, since you'll be able to pick up digital signals in addition to any cable hookup you have. And I'd bet if you look, you can find an RF device that would take the various outputs from the Tivo HD (which is about anything except RF) and make them RF, for that rare TV that doesn't have any other options. I find that in hotels, the TV's are very basic and have only the RF input, even if they have the connections, they often don't work.
One thing MZ forgot to mention, you'll need either an internet connection (wired is simplest, wifi works with a $50 adapter) to get program updates, doing it over a phone line is very slow these days. Also, the Tivo HD does not support satellite reception at all, you'd have to pick up an older one if that was a possibility. A friend also pairs his Tivo with a unit called a "sling box", which allows remote control and viewing of your Tivo from about any computer. He dropped in on me one time, traveling by motorcycle. He pitched a tent in my back yard, whipped out the laptop, jumped on my home wifi network, and proceeded to watch "Good Eats" from his home tivo. Talk about completely wireless, he has access to his entire tivo contents where ever he might be, so long as he can find an internet connection. Not sure if that would fit into your needs any, but it sure was neat. Certainly doesn't replace having a real TV in front of you, the computer is a bit limiting, but for anyone who travels often, it is an option. I was surprised to find this wonderful bit of tech starts at under $200, with a few different version depending on what you want it to do. Glen ----- Original Message ----- From: "littlekarnak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:56 PM Subject: [TiVo Central] Potential Tivo User > Hello, > > Just joined the group because I am looking for some answers before I > invest in Tivo. I travel for a living; I relocate every 3-6 months. My > company puts me up in a furnished apt. Each apt has a TV but they vary > from very primitive (no S jacks) to state of the art HDs. I usually get > basic cable included, occasionally the apt comes with an upgraded cable > package. None of the apts include a DVR and I really don't like having > to pay the outrageous extra fee for a DVR to Comcast, Time Warner or > whatever cable company supplies the service. I guess I want to know if > Tivo is a viable option for me. Can I travel with it from place to > place? Will I need to buy extra adaptors for each TV? Will the unit > store my programs when I disconnect it to change locations? Any help > would be appreciated! > > Mary > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
