Comments on: More Info On the Channel Master TV DVR, Now Even Less Appealing http://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/ TiVo, Slingbox, Android, Blu-ray Disc, and whatever other tech I feel like blogging about... Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28685 MegaZone Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28685 Unfortunately the OTA pricing promotion did end, yes.As for lifetime, as far as I know you can buy lifetime on any unit whether purchased directly through TiVo or not.  You select the plan when activating the unit.There was a period before TiVo slashed the pricing on the unit across the board that units purchased at the discounted rate from a reseller were not eligible for lifetime.  But now that the new pricing is in place across the board that is no longer the case, as far as I know. Unfortunately the OTA pricing promotion did end, yes.

As for lifetime, as far as I know you can buy lifetime on any unit whether purchased directly through TiVo or not.  You select the plan when activating the unit.

There was a period before TiVo slashed the pricing on the unit across the board that units purchased at the discounted rate from a reseller were not eligible for lifetime.  But now that the new pricing is in place across the board that is no longer the case, as far as I know.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28686 MegaZone Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28686 Unfortunately the OTA pricing promotion did end, yes.As for lifetime, as far as I know you can buy lifetime on any unit whether purchased directly through TiVo or not.  You select the plan when activating the unit.There was a period before TiVo slashed the pricing on the unit across the board that units purchased at the discounted rate from a reseller were not eligible for lifetime.  But now that the new pricing is in place across the board that is no longer the case, as far as I know. Unfortunately the OTA pricing promotion did end, yes.

As for lifetime, as far as I know you can buy lifetime on any unit whether purchased directly through TiVo or not.  You select the plan when activating the unit.

There was a period before TiVo slashed the pricing on the unit across the board that units purchased at the discounted rate from a reseller were not eligible for lifetime.  But now that the new pricing is in place across the board that is no longer the case, as far as I know.

]]> By: Daniel11http://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28683 Daniel11 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:12:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28683 Your evaluation is sound. The money just doesn't add up for the Channel Master UNLESS you really don't care about having a good program guide and want the only non-subscription option to "stick it to the man". However, I believe TiVo has ended the $9.95 OTA subscription you mentioned in September (just in time for Christmas). On all sites, TiVo, Best Buy, and Antenna's Direct, the only subscription offered now is $19.99/mo. Also, is it still true that you must buy direct from TiVo to be eligible for the lifetime subscription? That would be a rude surprise to someone who uses Amazon to save $10 off TiVo's sale price (now $79.99). Your evaluation is sound. The money just doesn’t add up for the Channel Master UNLESS you really don’t care about having a good program guide and want the only non-subscription option to “stick it to the man”. 

However, I believe TiVo has ended the $9.95 OTA subscription you mentioned in September (just in time for Christmas). On all sites, TiVo, Best Buy, and Antenna’s Direct, the only subscription offered now is $19.99/mo. 

Also, is it still true that you must buy direct from TiVo to be eligible for the lifetime subscription? That would be a rude surprise to someone who uses Amazon to save $10 off TiVo’s sale price (now $79.99).

]]> By: Daniel11http://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28684 Daniel11 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:12:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28684 Your evaluation is sound. The money just doesn't add up for the Channel Master UNLESS you really don't care about having a good program guide and want the only non-subscription option to "stick it to the man". However, I believe TiVo has ended the $9.95 OTA subscription you mentioned in September (just in time for Christmas). On all sites, TiVo, Best Buy, and Antenna's Direct, the only subscription offered now is $19.99/mo. Also, is it still true that you must buy direct from TiVo to be eligible for the lifetime subscription? That would be a rude surprise to someone who uses Amazon to save $10 off TiVo's sale price (now $79.99). Your evaluation is sound. The money just doesn’t add up for the Channel Master UNLESS you really don’t care about having a good program guide and want the only non-subscription option to “stick it to the man”. 

However, I believe TiVo has ended the $9.95 OTA subscription you mentioned in September (just in time for Christmas). On all sites, TiVo, Best Buy, and Antenna’s Direct, the only subscription offered now is $19.99/mo. 

Also, is it still true that you must buy direct from TiVo to be eligible for the lifetime subscription? That would be a rude surprise to someone who uses Amazon to save $10 off TiVo’s sale price (now $79.99).

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28678 MegaZone Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:15:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28678 You don't *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don't need to use TiVo's adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.And it still kicks the CM-7400's butt - which is $399.99 at Amazon. You don’t *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don’t need to use TiVo’s adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.

Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.

And it still kicks the CM-7400′s butt – which is $399.99 at Amazon.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28677 MegaZone Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:15:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28677 You don't *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don't need to use TiVo's adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.And it still kicks the CM-7400's butt - which is $399.99 at Amazon. You don’t *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don’t need to use TiVo’s adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.

Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.

And it still kicks the CM-7400′s butt – which is $399.99 at Amazon.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28679 MegaZone Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:15:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28679 You don't *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don't need to use TiVo's adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.And it still kicks the CM-7400's butt - which is $399.99 at Amazon. You don’t *need* the TiVo 802.11n adapter. The TiVo has a built-in Ethernet port which is better anyway. And the TiVo adapter is just an external Ethernet-to-WiFi bridge, and you can use *any* bridge. Even if you want 11n you don’t need to use TiVo’s adapter, use whatever you want, there are cheaper options.

Also, the TiVo Premiere is currently $69.99 at Amazon and the TiVo 802.11n adapter is $63.00.

And it still kicks the CM-7400′s butt – which is $399.99 at Amazon.

]]> By: daniel11http://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28676 daniel11 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28676 You keep saying the Premiere is (only) $99.99 - that's not exactly correct. The WiFi N adapter that you need for the Premiere is $89.99 (a ridiculous price) making the Premiere $189.98 with a mandatory subscription fee. You keep saying the Premiere is (only) $99.99 – that’s not exactly correct. The WiFi N adapter that you need for the Premiere is $89.99 (a ridiculous price) making the Premiere $189.98 with a mandatory subscription fee.

]]> By: Fred Mhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28279 Fred M Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:08:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28279 $399 is the list price for the $7400 -- By January you will find it discounted to $320.  Remember also that most OTA folks are used to the on-air TV Guides (and have no issues with them). For my money I will stick with Channel Master. $399 is the list price for the $7400 — By January you will find it discounted to $320.  Remember also that most OTA folks are used to the on-air TV Guides (and have no issues with them). For my money I will stick with Channel Master.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28223 MegaZone Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:08:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28223 You could, but I think that's kind of a kludgey solution.  I've never been much of  fan of Monsoon's products.  I admit I haven't seen the latest version of the Vulkano products so maybe they've really improved, but in the past they've always been a bit disappointing.  Mostly there, but with rough edges and a lack of polish.  The Vulkano Blast requires an external tuner box, has only one input, half the storage (160GB), and is $250.  On the plus side you get place shifting.Their website still sucks when it comes to providing product info.  They claim to be a replacement for Roku but don't provide any list of which services they support other than YouTube. You could, but I think that’s kind of a kludgey solution.  I’ve never been much of  fan of Monsoon’s products.  I admit I haven’t seen the latest version of the Vulkano products so maybe they’ve really improved, but in the past they’ve always been a bit disappointing.  Mostly there, but with rough edges and a lack of polish.  The Vulkano Blast requires an external tuner box, has only one input, half the storage (160GB), and is $250.  On the plus side you get place shifting.

Their website still sucks when it comes to providing product info.  They claim to be a replacement for Roku but don’t provide any list of which services they support other than YouTube.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2011/09/16/more-info-on-the-channel-master-tv-dvr-now-even-less-appealing/comment-page-1/#comment-28222 Anonymous Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.gizmolovers.com/?p=8013#comment-28222 You could buy a Vulkano unit and a cheap digital converter. No fees, has a free guide that goes out 2 weeks  and is a DVR. You could buy a Vulkano unit and a cheap digital converter. No fees, has a free guide that goes out 2 weeks  and is a DVR.

]]>