TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR

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★★★★☆
4.1

based on 34 reviews  

from $419.97 - $599.99

 

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Simple controls (11)
  • Attractive design (10)
  • Easy setup (10)
  • Fast setup (9)
  • Easy to use (8)
  • Large capacity / good size (8)
  • Reliable (7)
  • Fast recording (6)
  • Sleek design (6)
  • Easy hd recording (1)
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Cons

  • A little big (1)
  • Bigger than cable dvr (1)
  • Cable users be careful (1)
  • Comcast incompatibility (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Expensive for a tivo (1)
  • Green screen of death (1)
  • Hard to install (1)
  • Slow boot time (1)
  • Tivo will not upgrade (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (18)
  • Movies (11)
  • Archiving tv shows (8)
  • Television (7)
  • Storage (1)
  • Watching tv (1)
 
 
 

Provided by OneCall

  • The ultimate HD cable DVR with the largest recording capacity in the country.

  • THX® certified for premium audio and video quality.

  • Save up to 150 hours of HD programming at a time.

  • *Control cable TV with pause, rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion.

  • Record two shows at once in HD.

  • **Replace your cable box using one or more CableCard™ decoders available from your cable company.

  • Works with digital and analog cable; digital and analog antenna. Satellite NOT supported.

  • Digital Transition ready.


  • TiVo service features
  • Automatically record every episode of your favorite shows.

  • Search for shows and schedule recordings from tivo.com.

  • Download thousands of new release movies.†

  • Search for HD shows by keyword, actor, title, or sports team.

  • Transfer recorded shows to your computer or portable media player with TiVo Desktop software.

  • Play music from your computer or the Internet.

  • Display only the programs and channels that you pre-approve for your kids with TiVo KidZone.


  • High-speed Internet connection required. Ethernet cable or TiVo wireless adapter required. (Sold separately.)

    *Actual recording capacity may vary by television source and content.
    ** Two CableCARD™ decoders may be required for dual tuner functionality and to receive dual digital cable channels. Cable service required to receive cable channels. TiVo does not provide cable service. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Works with digital and analog antenna.

    Specification Description
    Model TCD658000, TIV658000
    UPC 851342000797
    Analog Audio Rear Output
    Analog Audio / Video Rear Output
    Component Video Rear Output
    Depth (Inches) 12.6
    HDMI Rear Output
    Height (Inches) 3.4
    Parental Control Yes
    Program Guide Yes
    Record Time Up to 150 hours of HD programming at a time.
    Recording Capacity 1 TB
    Remote Control Included
    RJ45 Ethernet Rear Input
    S-Video Rear Output
    Telephone Line (RJ11) Rear Input
    USB Port (2) Rear Input
    Weight (Pounds) 13.5
    Width (Inches) 16.5

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    Last update: Nov 16, 2009

    TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Love this machine

    "I had a generic DVR from my caable company for several years before I decided to make the leap to TiVo, and I'm glad I did. I am seriously in love with this machine. I'm even considering marriage, though I think such a union would only be legal in Massachusetts. Let me begin by saying that a DVR (regardless of the brand) will change the way you watch TV. And if you have one with a dual tuner, it means you never..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 24, 2008 by Lugosi

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    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0
    Top of the line TiVo... with glitches

    "This new TiVo HD unit replaces our older DirecTivo, now that we have cable service from Charter. It's the best TiVo available, and DVR enthusiasts should really enjoy this unit, with a couple of significant caveats: 1) If you are a cable subscriber, you'll have to deal with the company cable card installation. Your cable company could install either a single M-Card (multi-channel), or 2 single-channel cable car..." Read Full Review »

    May 21, 2009 by iceblink

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    Top of the line TiVo... with glitches

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy HD recording
    • Friendly TiVo Interface
    • Nice remote control
    • One of the best DVRs
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      Cons

    • Cable users be careful
    • Green screen of death
    • Slow boot time

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "This new TiVo HD unit replaces our older DirecTivo, now that we have cable service from Charter. It's the best TiVo available, and DVR enthusiasts should really enjoy this unit, with a couple of significant caveats:



    1) If you are a cable subscriber, you'll have to deal with the company cable card …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    May 21 2009
    iceblink
    Dallas, TX
    I am:
    • Enthusiast
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $469.00
     
     

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR Review

    Not like there is another option

    ★★★☆☆
    3.0

      Pros

    • None

      Cons

    • Difficult To Install

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "Because of the upcoming (now postponed) Digital Cut-Over, I replaced a different DVR with free/OTA TV Guide service with the Tivo HD XL. The Tivo generally suffers in comparison to the other DVR.Note: I don't have cable. I use the Tivo for over-the-air tv only. PROS:- I like the dual tuners for …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Feb 10 2009
    HMK
    Kirkland, WA
    I am:
    • Frequent User
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $499.99
     
     

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR Review

    Love this machine

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I had a generic DVR from my caable company for several years before I decided to make the leap to TiVo, and I'm glad I did. I am seriously in love with this machine. I'm even considering marriage, though I think such a union would only be legal in Massachusetts.



    Let me begin by saying that a DVR (r …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 24 2008
    Lugosi
    Northern VA
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    Price: $499.99
     
     

    TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR Review

    What a relief

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy To Use
    • High Capacity
    • Reliable
    • Sleek Design

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Home
    • Television
     

    "Finally, I don't have to continually prune out content that either I have watched and want to save or those I haven't watched yet to make room for new programming. Even with HD programs this thing has much more storage capacity. The wireless setup with the Tivo adapter was completely idiot proof. Pl …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 8 2008
    Mandrake
    Milwaukie, OR
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    • Power User
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    Price: $499.99
     
     

    TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR Review

    Good deal on a good product.

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Fast Setup
    • Simple Controls

      Cons

    • A little big

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "It's just what it's supposed to be—the TiVo I'm used to, but now with HD capability. Having dual tuners is awesome; I'm probably going to decommission one of the Series 2 TiVos we have since one of the primary reasons for it was to record overlapping programs. Would love for TiVo to update this mode …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 18 2009
    Nathan
    Dallas
    I am:
    • Power User
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $469.00
     
     
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