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Philips HDR612 60-Hours Video Recorder

Unlike analog VCRs, Philips's HDR612 personal TV recorder uses TiVo technology to store compressed audio-video data to a computer hard... Read More
Unlike analog VCRs, Philips's HDR612 personal TV recorder uses TiVo technology to store compressed audio-video data to a computer hard disk. When you're ready to watch a preselected program, the HDR612 retrieves it upon command from a list of shows you've recorded. Among the most revolutionary aspects of the Philips/TiVo server is the ability to pause live broadcasts and either resume a program where you left off or return to real time. For example, while watching live sporting events, you can replay the last eight seconds of the action. You can then return to the live broadcast at any time. Using the palm-size remote, you can rewind and fast-forward pretaped programs and skip through recorded commercials if you choose. Minimize

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Product MPN
MPN hdr612
Key Features
Functionalities  What is "Functionalities"?
Video Recorder
Recorder
Recording Capacity (SD)  What is "Recording Capacity (SD)"?
60 Hrs. Maximum
Convenience
Program Guide Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Pause Live TV
Instant Skip / Replay Replay
Inputs / Outputs
Additional Ports Telephone (RJ-11) x 1
Dimensions
Width 12.63 in.
Height 17.13 in.
Depth 4.13 in.
Review Summary
8 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 5/5 stars
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By: pweisenberg
Dec 21, 2001

You will own a TIVO sooner or later..

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Up to 60 hours of digital recording, easy to use.

Cons: need to have your TV near a phone line.

Bottom Line:
Personal Video Recorders will replace VCRs for recording TV within 3 years. Why watch commericals or TV programs on Network time, be on you own time. Read More


By: jckatz
Mar 21, 2003

Time to Purchase an OLD TIVO

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Very Easy to use, not just a glorified VCR

Cons: Until you use it, you can never really understand what it is.

Bottom Line:
A product that will change the way you watch TV PERIOD Read More


By: brad
Nov 23, 2001

The Phillips Directv Tivo DSR6000 Receiver

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: the combination of Directv and Tivo is "a match made in heaven."

Cons: NONE

Bottom Line:
This is one-of the best consumer electronics products ever put on the market. Switch to Directv, start up with TiVo. Life will be better, even if only this, that much. Read More


By: ephdfw
Aug 24, 2002

TiVo Changed My Life

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Ease of Use, Storage Capacity, Features

Cons: Cable box compatibility

Bottom Line:
It will change how you watch TV. Read More


By: readjohnston
Nov 29, 2001

Excellent -- it will improve your life.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Automatically records about a week of programming, you watch WHAT you want WHEN you want.

Cons: Too many good choices to watch, and not enough time to watch them.

Bottom Line:
After hours of comparison, TIVO is the "best" service, and the Philips 612 is the best digital recorder for cable and broadcast TV and satellite dish. Read More


By: asbruckman
Sep 16, 2002

My TIVO loves me

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Never miss your favorite shows, never watch another commercial.

Cons: Argue with family about who has saved how many hours of what shows.

Bottom Line:
Never miss your favorite shows. Never watch a commercial. Let it find great movies for you. This thing rules! Read More


By: witchyangel
Feb 5, 2002

Directv/Tivo.. I LOVE IT

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: easy to use, directv & tivo in one unit, no tapes

Cons: can't control dvd player, vcr with this remote. have to have two remotes.

Bottom Line:
great to have and love it. Read More


By: bluspageti
Jan 26, 2002

So much better than a VCR

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: User friendly. Ability to pause live tv. No more searching for blank tapes.

Cons: None so far.

Bottom Line:
Still hang on to your VCR so you can transfer those old movies you may want to keep on tape. But for everyday recordings, you've got to get TIVO. Read More



 
 

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