Is there a way to make a Tivo series 3 work as a standard DVR w/o the subscription?

Question

I really have no need for the subscription service and do not want to rent an overpriced DVR from Time Warner. I would love to purchase my own, but have so far been unable to locate a DVR with 1-2 tuners, that will support cable card.

So my questions are.

1.) Can a Tivo series 3 be made to work as a standard DVR?

2.) If not does anyone know of a stand alone DVR with 1-2 digital tuners? Do you know of any that support cable card?

3.) Are there any Stand alone DVR that I can PURCHASE, that will have multiple HD tuners and have a DVD recorder?

Answer 1

You cannot do that, but you can buy a standard DVR (Archos DVR Station Gen 5) sold at Circuit City. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi kerianhal,

A TiVo series must have a subscription to work.

My favorite DVR that requires no subscription and has a built in DVD recorder is the Pioneer 550H. You can read about it here - http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DVR-550H-S...

Norm