I agree with Dave...because I tried it before I paid (back when I was uninitiated and naive). Now I think I could not go on without my TiVo! Well that's a stretch, but not far. Best device ever built!

Anyway, I just heard an update that TiVo will be raising the monthly fee by $2/month BUT...for those of us who didn't hand over the $249 for lifetime, TiVo is going to offer an "upgrade" to lifetime subscription for $199...a way to generate some quick revenue. Doesn't sound too good for TiVo stock. Also heard that someday TiVo may be free IF they start putting static ads in place whenever you hit pause...so that you have to look at the ad.

BTW, why is Best Buy not carrying the Philips DVR6000 or similar hues model any longer, only Sony TiVo and the Microsoft crap (ultimate TV...what's next Mr. Gates, automobiles?)