How does a TiVo work?

Question

I'm only familiar with a DVR, does a TiVo work pretty much the same? Is there a menu to set future shows to record? Do I have to have cable in order for it to work?

blah, sorry thats a lot of questions!! I'm really just wanting to know the difference between TiVo and DVR. Thanks!

Answer 1

A tivo is a dvr, in that they have a computer like hard drive to store shows.  But Tivo  is hooked up through the internet or telephone line to let you know every program that will be on in something like a two week period.  You can set the tivo to record a show every week, repeats or originals only.   you can mark favorite actors and tell the tivo to record every movie with that person in it.  There's more, but I'm worn out......you get the idea