But it doesn't have a QAM tuner, correct?

Glad I didn't jump on the S3..  I'll upgrade it myself and don't need THX.

I'll actually end up paying more per month with the Tivo but it will be nice to get back to Tivo for HD instead of the SA8300HD.  Little things like not being able to hit info and get info on a show while playing back.  You have to hit list, then info.. 

Plus, eventually when they add more of the Home Media Options it will be even better.

The only thing I'm not crazy about is cable cards.  I had a Sony box that lost channels and I had to reset periodically.  Hopefully that's gotten better..

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ryandh said:

Preordered my first one from DVRUpgrade tonight.  Now I have to decide how big to go with hard drive.  I'll probably just go with 500 GB for the price difference up to a 750..

 

I've gotten a bit of the Tivo bug with this new model.  I bought my brother a Series 2 with lifetime a few years ago, and really like the UI, but have never owned one myself as I had an HDTV and wanted an HD DVR (but wouldn't pay the price for an S3).

I use the SA8300HD from TWC and it is actually pretty good...it has a better UI than my in-law's Cablevision SA8300HD by a long shot.  I've figured out the cost difference (including the two cable card rentals) and excluding the box purchase, it is actually $3/month cheaper than renting TWC's DVR.  With the box purchase included, it is about $5/month more expensive (both comparisons based on 36 months).

My only issue is lack of VOD due to the cable cards...I use HBO and SHO On-Demand pretty often, which would require keeping a Digital cable box in addition to the Tivo HD...and thereby creating a less-than-elegant two box / two input setup in order to replace what I have now (and adds $7.95/month extra to the picture).  

I can't wait until Cable Card 2.0 is real.   

Let us know how you like the Tivo HD when you get it setup!

Finally got it today.  So far it's great.  I haven't called the cable company yet.  They won't do a cablecard self install so I'll have to have them come out.  I'm pretty much only home on Saturdays so it might be a couple weeks.  I'm using an indoor antenna and it's pretty good.  If it wasn't for Discovery, HBO, and ESPN I might not worry about the CC.  I might just get one. 

As for storage I was going to upgrade it but I think I'll just go external.  I've got an enclosure so I just need to pick up a 500 or 750 SATA drive.

Set it up on the Pro as an S3 and everything's fine there.  I need to look back at some of the S3 threads and see if there are any issues..

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I'm using mine on a Pro with the HDConnect.  Component from the Tivo to the SB, then to the TV.  You could use RCA splitters with the AV, Classic, or without the HDC.  My Sony tube doesn't have HDMI so I can't try it.  Based on comments when the S3 first came out I'm pretty sure they're all active. 

CableCards are OK..  A couple issues but nothing I can't deal with.  Looks like I'll replace the other 8300HD pretty soon.

Slinging Tivo Series 2, Tivo HD, and TW cable from a Pro. Slinging Tivo HD from a Solo, Slinging Humax DRT800, and TW cable from a Classic to Sprint Mogul, AT&T SX66, N62, 8525, and Dell Inspiron 8600 with Sprint EVDO over Windstream DSL.