Comments on: What TiVo Could Teach My Verizon FiOS TV DVR

By: Bytes in the Margin

Bytes in the Margin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:26:05 +0000

[...] sure am glad I went with the TivoHD instead of going with Verizon's DVR. What TiVo Could Teach My Verizon FiOS TV DVR « NewTeeVeeI recently swapped my old Series 2 TiVo for an HD-capable DVR from Verizon FiOS. While I love the [...]

By: CableCARDs: Cause for Joy, and Pain

CableCARDs: Cause for Joy, and Pain — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:31:30 +0000

[...] there’s the hassle. I have a Verizon FiOS HD DVR. I ordered it; the man showed up in the van, hooked it up, and before I knew it, I was DVR-ing Lost [...]

By: Oscar

Oscar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:23:59 +0000

This doesn't exactly address the price issue, but I was able to purchase a lifetime subscription with my TiVoHD.

Also, it the Verizon DVR a dual tune? I like being able to record 2 shows at once with the TiVo. The Tivo onscreen guide is also easier to use, IMO, and I've noticed that the Verizon guide has very generic show descriptions for some programs, instead of an actual episode description.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:39:24 +0000

1.6 is a staggered region by region rollout. They should be done in a month or so I'm thinking.

Regarding VOD and TiVo - TiVo does offer Amazon Unbox. It's a fairly large library, though content is standard def.

By: Liane Cassavoy

Liane Cassavoy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:03:01 +0000

Dave: I’m still running 1.5, but I would love to see the improvements you mention in 1.6, as I find the current UI very inefficient. And you’re right, Verizon does have a few deals–and has more in the works–but, in my opinion, they’re just not as useful right now as TiVo’s deals. TiVo’s partnerships can bring more interesting content to my DVR. But it does sound like Verizon is moving in the right direction on this one.

Ben: I agree that price is the biggest reasons to choose a FiOS DVR over a TiVo, though I do also like the idea of their Home Media DVR, which lets you watch content from one DVR on another. Still, price is the reason I’m sticking with my Verizon FiOS box for now. And I haven’t been bothered by the lack of the 16×9 guide. Do you find that you’re not able to see enough information on the current guide?

megazone: I am considering a Series 3 or HD TiVo, but I know that I can’t do without the On Demand service–my children just wouldn’t have it. The wealth of new programs on there can be an absolute life saver when I need to keep them occupied!

By: Verizon FIOS TV DVR

Verizon FIOS TV DVR — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:44:48 +0000

[...] 2008 at 01:44 PM in Tivo I sure am glad I went with the TivoHD instead of going with Verizon’s DVR. What TiVo Could Teach My Verizon FiOS TV DVR « NewTeeVeeI recently swapped my old Series 2 TiVo for an HD-capable DVR from Verizon FiOS. While I love the [...]

By: Ben Drawbaugh

Ben Drawbaugh — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:15:28 +0000

All those points and no mention of the lack of 16×9 guide? Good post all the same, but the only reason to choose a FiOS DVR over a TiVo is the price.

By: Gizmo Lovers Blog » Blog Archive » NewTeeVee: FiOS DVR Could Learn From TiVo

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:40:44 +0000

[...] has an entry from Liane Cassavoy, who recently switched from a Series2 TiVo for an HD DVR from Verizon FiOS, and she calls out five [...]

By: megazone

megazone — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:36:49 +0000

As Dave said, FiOS is basically cable delivered over fiber, and they do support CableCARD. So you could pick up a TiVo Series3 or TiVo HD and use it with your FiOS service. As with cable you lose access to OnDemand content, but it works with all of the standard linear channels. Right now a ‘factory-renewed’ TiVo HD is just $180 from TiVo.com.

By: Stephen Simon

Stephen Simon — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:32:39 +0000

It is hard for me to understand why Cable, Satellite, and Broadband are not partnering upright with TiVo and offer all of that you can get with a TiVo standalone DVR. It can save time, money, and the constant drops of clients due to flaws with in-house DVRs. TiVo is a great solution. A generic TiVo is only 1 to 2 dollars a month, a fee that can be shared between Verizon Fios and its costumers. Just see all of that a TiVo can perform–by just using the remote control with a great simplicity:
Click where it say: SHOW ALL.
http://www.tivo.com/mytivo/howto/index.html

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:39:24 +0000

I'd say Verizon does have deals - they already broadcast CNET content for example and they hosted Olympics content - plus, as I blogged on my site web video (via PC) is coming towards the end of this year or early next. As you noted, there is a higher tier package which includes photo and video sharing from PC and the new software also allows web scheduling.

Also, you didn't state if you're running v1.5 or 1.6 - there's been a lot of subtle tweaks, some of which makes the UI more efficient with fewer "OK" confirmations for example.

I agree on the remote. It blows. Not sure if it comes with the Moto hardware or what, but they (and Comcast) can do better.

And if you're dead set on TiVo, you can continue to use it with FiOS TV - either controlling their STB (SD) or via CableCARDs (for HD).