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Re: tivo q's



On Fri, Nov 01, 2002 at 11:44:37AM -0000, Chris Bond wrote:
> Just remember when you set it up - it takes about 4-5 hours to import the
> initial data and ties up your phone line for a while too.

Is there any way to use a TiVo simply as a replacement for a VCR?

If you do get a subscription can't you use your ADSL line for updates?
I don't like the idea of some gadget arbitrarily running up my phone bill
without me knowing about it. ADSL is both quicker and free at the point of
use.



> Kind Regards,
> Chris Bond
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <pankaj@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 11:38 AM
> Subject: [ukha_d] tivo q's
>
>
> > i'm expecting my tivo today. i know it comes with a five day grace period.
> i
> > intend on getting a sub, but will there be problems, other than most of it
> not
> > working if there are a few days inbetween the grace period and me getting
> a sub?
> >


--
John




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