I have a Tivo connected with a wireless phone jack that has been working fine for 6 months. Make sure it is the type that works with modems. Should say so on the box.
Not sure about the DirectTivo needing to update with the phone line. I'm sure you could get by plugging it in once a week or...
I'm sure the IR blasters are only for cable boxes. The 2nd tuner has just recently been activated with a new software upgrade that I believe has new features. You can find a lot of info about TiVo here... http://www.avsforum.com/ubbcgitivo/Ultimate.cgi
Check out Circuit City, I know divx left a bad taste but they are selling the Phillips DSR6000 for $99.00 with a free dual LBN dish. Better hurry, they are going fast.
OOPS, After posting I realized you were asking about a different animal. Sorry. This is still a great buy for a DirectTV...
Letter I wrote,
If this is true that MS has decided to disable progressive playback for DVD movies I will cancel my pre order and also cancel my subscription to X-Box magazine. This would have been the first gaming console I've ever bought.
I've always had a nice gaming computer but was...
quote: Looks like I'll have to give in and get the non-OAR disc....unhappily.
Well that's just the type of doldrum attitude they are hoping for!
[Edited last by William Bailey on August 10, 2001 at 09:43 AM]
Hello Kyle,
I have a stand alone TiVo but no Direct TV TiVo Combo.
It has truly changed the way I watch TV. No more commercials.
You can find out all you care to know about TiVo herehttp://www.avsforum.com/ubbcgitivo/Ultimate.cgi