TiVo HD XL DVR (150-HD hours) Review

Reviews of the TiVo HD XL DVR (150-HD hours)

8.3

CNET Review

September 3, 2008

The Good: Can record two HD programs simultaneously while playing back a third, previously recorded one; huge 1TB storage capacity; expandable storage; accepts cable TV and over-the-air signals; 30-second commercial skip; excellent easy-to-use interface and remote; impressive Internet and home-networking features, including video content from Netflix, Amazon, and CinemaNow, Rhapsody subscription music service, online and cell phone scheduling, photo and music streaming; TiVo To Go transfers recordings to PCs and portable devices; able to download and view most standard digital video file formats from networked PCs (with premium Desktop Plus PC software).

The Bad: Requires subscription fee in addition to cable bill; sluggish transitions between menu screens; does not work with video-on-demand services; requires extra tuner box for cable systems with switched digital video services; must program 30-second skip; no picture-in-picture; TiVo To Go requires long, slow transfer and transcoding times; some premium features (Netflix, Amazon, Rhapsody, Desktop Plus, Wi-Fi adapter, expandable storage) require additional one-time expenses or subscription fees.

The Bottom Line: The TiVo HD XL charges a hefty premium for its spacious recording capacity and THX certification, but most users will be content sticking to the all-but-identical standard TiVo HD DVR.

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9.5

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 23, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 40015 other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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10

electronicsme.com

Review Summary: Including 1TB (yes, that's 1 Terabyte) of video storage, enough for 150...

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8.0

news.com.au

By Campbell Simpson | November 28, 2008

Review Summary: After all the hype and wait, the TiVo HD isn't the ground-breaking product it was touted as. It's got some nifty new features which we'd love to see widely accepted though and it's a worthwhile investment if you want a comprehensive electronic TV ...

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8.0

goodgearguide.com.au

By Campbell Simpson | October 23, 2008

Review Summary: After all the hype and wait, the TiVo HD isn't the ground-breaking product it was touted as. It's got some nifty new features which we'd love to see widely accepted though and it's a worthwhile investment if you want a comprehensive electronic TV ...

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Manufacturer: TiVo Inc.

Part number: CNETTIVOHDXL

General

Product Type HD DVR
Width 16.5 in
Depth 12.6 in
Height 3.4 in
Weight 8.8 lbs

DVR

Service TiVo
Max Recording Capacity 150 hour(s)
Sound Output Mode Stereo

Personal TV Service Features

On-Screen Program Guide Yes

TV System

Tuner Qty 2

Remote Control

Type Remote control

Connections

Connector Type 1 x Phone line - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear, 1 x - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Antenna ( F connector ) - Rear