Toshiba RS-TX20 DVD Recorder with 120 GB TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder
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List Price: $699.99
Features
• DVD recorder/player with built-in 120 GB hard drive and free TiVo Basic service (pause, rewind, instant replay, 3-day advance recording)
• Up to 140 hours of audio/video storage on hard-disk drive (HDD); records to DVD-R or DVD-RW
• DVD offers ColorStream Pro progressive-scan output for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Front-panel IEEE 1394/DV input provides a quick and easy connection with a compatible digital camcorder
• Measures 16.5 x 3.3 x 13 inches (W x H x D) |
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Toshiba RS-TX20 DVD Recorder with 120 GB TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder Customer Reviews
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Tivo service is great, but the DVD burner is un-reliable
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I have had this product for over 1 year. At the beginning, I tried to get by with Tivo basic service -- it simply wasn't working. After I subscribed to the Tivo-Plus, I got hooked with the service, it was my dream came true. I had some initial troubles with my DSL service because the program guide was downloaded through the phone line shared by DSL. But, some weeks later, the problem disappeared. Another issue is, sometime the download will cause my phone line to be "busy". The phone company test shows that I have a phone somewhere in my home which has not hung up (Tivo phone). Fortunately, the problem occurs rarely, and once I know it, it can be fixed easily (just unplug the phone line from Tivo and re-plug).
The problem came about 2 months ago, the DVD bruner broke. We have used the DVD burner to store TV programs, because even it said it can store 140 hours of program, in reality, only the highest quality video is acceptable, and that makes the total program time to be less than 70 hours.
Without the DVD burner, the Toshiba unit lose more than 50% of its value.
I guesse Toshiba knows the issue now, because I don't see them actively selling this unit.
Also, when you subscribe to Tivo Plus service, make sure you also subscribe to more cable channels. That makes your 13 dollar Tivo-plus monthly fee worth-while.
One more thing-- Tivo records analog TV signal. For HD, it is already digital, so you need another type of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) for it. Right now, several digital cable & satellite TV companies provide those boxes as part of the service package. Unfortunately, they don't include DVD burner. It may be due to copy right concern. |
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