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TiVo Roamio Pro
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Engadget Review
The new TiVo Roamio addresses almost every major complaint we had previously. In short, it's most definitely the TiVo you've been waiting for.
Pros
- Very fast performanceSix tunersNow comes with an RF remoteOut-of-home streaming now an option
Cons
- No HDMI-CECCan be pricey with lifetime serviceOut-of-home streaming isn't always smoothUpgrading from an old TiVo is still tedious
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Critics
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Sound and Vision
TiVo’s next-generation DVR makes TV watching a truly connected experience
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Users
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Engadget Reader
Overall, the product is nice, but I am have had two break and replaced by Tivo
75
AVERAGE USER SCORE
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TiVo Roamio Pro
- Critic Reviews (5)
- User Reviews (2)
- 84AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE5 ReviewsSound and Vision90TiVo Roamio Pro DVRTiVo’s next-generation DVR makes TV watching a truly connected experience.PC Mag90TiVo Roamio ProThe six-tuner, 3TB Roamio Pro finally gives the TiVo faithful all the features they've wanted for years. No more add-ons, the TiVo Roamio, the company's best DVR yet, has it all built in.Wired0Are TiVo’s Pricey New Roamio Boxes Worth It?If you’re a TV power user who demands quality software on your DVR along with the ability to record six channels at once without worrying about running out of space, the TiVo Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro are worth the premium price.Gizmodo70TiVo Roamio Lightning Review: Your One-Stop EntertIf you're in the market for a unified set top box with streaming and recording capabilities, this is a good way to kill several birds with one remote.AllThingsD80New Roamio: TiVo on the GoThe TiVo Roamio’s new cable-streaming features and improved software for Internet video come close to making it the only set-top box you need. But the out-of-home streaming feature doesn’t work for all cable networks and will need a lot of work to make its quality acceptable.CNET90TiVo's new Roamio DVR aims for TV and online videoWith its just-announced line of Roamio DVRs, TiVo is one big step closer to an all-in-one box for live, recorded, and on-demand TV.AllThingsD0TiVo Unveils Next-Gen Roamio DVRs, Out-of-Home StrRoamio brings a handful of new features, but arguably the most exciting addition is built-in streaming, available on the Roamio Plus and Pro models. Users will now be able to stream shows from their DVR to their iPhone or iPad using the TiVo Stream app, even when they’re away from home.
- 75AVERAGE USER SCORE2 ReviewsEngadget Reader50December 30, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall, the product is nice, but I am have had two break and replaced by Tivo. It seems to be the hard drive that has failed on my first two Roamio Pros. My third is in the mail. I'm generally not inclined to write reviews but thought others should know about this. It makes me want to look for alternatives like a HTPC or Xfinity X1/X2. I owned the prior generation Tivo before this one and had no major issues like this. Otherwise, while I'm at it, I'll share a few other experiences. Tivo's ipad/iphone aps are great and a compelling reason to stick with the new Roamio's. It is not as clear that I can do this with other devices. HTPC's are PC-centric. Xfinity X1 may, but I don't want to have to sign up for their "triple play." I don't need to pay for a phone. HTPC's (Ceton) has a nice ipad/iphone channel lineup app with controls, but no ability to watch on the same device. As an aside, Tivo requires you to ask it to record in order to watch it on the ipad/iphone. It must be for legal reasons. I have not yet been able to view live TV (or maybe even recorded programs) on another WiFi network yet. It may not be supported either by built in restriction or practically by bandwidth. I'm not sure, but haven't really dug into this. Channel setup is a hassle. I don't want SD channels showing up when there is an HD equivalent. So I go through manually figuring out which ones are duplicates (or close enough) and un-select the in the Tivo. It takes a long time to figure out and do. Luckily, I wrote down which ones where duplicates this last time so I can more easily setup the next Tivo when it comes. I don't know if this is unique to Tivo, sorry.In summary:Positives:+ Remote viewing and control - use iPad/iPhone to view channel lineup, watch/record at home.+ 6 tuners, larger drives than my last generation Tivo+ RF Remote (and IR), not both, but RF is nice for my setupNegatives:- Reliability! Two broke so far after a little over one month use- Tedious channel setup - had to go through manually to "disable" SD channels that duplicate HD's- No channel logo's - Channel lineup does not use logo's (small issues, but I like the visual ques)Your results may vary.Engadget Reader100October 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - Engadget
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Key Specs
TYPE
High def DVR
HD RECORDING CAPACITY
45020
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Component, Hdmi
VIDEO SERVICES
Netflix, Amazon, Vod
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