Comments on: TiVo ADDICTS

By: Director Mitch

Director Mitch — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Pretty poor article - they interviewed people who either just got one or never figured out the fine points of controlling it (you can tell Tivo to not erase a program until you tell it to, etc.)

As a rabid Tivo supporter, I have the same experience as you - I watch more shows in less time. An hour network program lasts 45 minutes if you skip the commercials, and I typically skip through stuff which is obvious or slow plot development - so an hour show can last a little over 30 minutes in some cases.

In addition, remember that since everything is "saved", there is no reason to keep watching or be chained to it. Press "pause" and come back days later.

By: AlphaPatriot

AlphaPatriot — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

You are spot on. TiVo doesn't mean that you watch less TV, means never having to watch bad TV.

No longer tied to the clock rules.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I concur with your commenters. I was an early adopter and find Tivoing a much more efficient way to watch televison. I'm so used to Tivo now, I don't remember what time shows are actually broadcast.

By: The American Mind

The American Mind — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

TiVo Rules My TV World
Since I think TiVo is greatest evolution of television watching since the VCR, I have to add to James' post.

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