I'd rather stay home and watch television. It's often funnier than killing stuff.

Anya ,'Dirty Girls'


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Jesse - Nov 17, 2009 9:40:22 am PST #11665 of 25501
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Hee. I saw you announce elsewhere, jesse. Are you wondering why you didn't do it long ago?

Yeah, now I feel like a jackass. Although I still have the power plugged in.


SuziQ - Nov 17, 2009 9:41:19 am PST #11666 of 25501
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I'm thinking of upgrading my TIVO and am not sure which service plan to go with. I have a lifetime agreement on the old one and they are offering either $99 a year or $299 for a new lifetime on the new one.

With the way technology is changing, is it worth it to do the lifetime and get value on it over 3 years? Or does the annual fee make more sense?


Jessica - Nov 17, 2009 9:43:49 am PST #11667 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I went with the lifetime - my first Tivo lasted 6 years (and was still going strong, but it wasn't HD so I replaced it) so the lifetime sub more than paid for itself. I can't see myself having the money to significantly upgrade my AV system again in less than 3 years.


Vortex - Nov 17, 2009 9:59:56 am PST #11668 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I'm thinking of upgrading my TIVO and am not sure which service plan to go with. I have a lifetime agreement on the old one and they are offering either $99 a year or $299 for a new lifetime on the new one.

Suzi, I just got a thing for a half price HD tivo, is that what you want to upgrade to?


SuziQ - Nov 17, 2009 10:06:30 am PST #11669 of 25501
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

That is what I'm looking at Vortex. They are offering me an upgrade with $100 off...so it is $149 (plus the service, plus another wireless thingie).


brenda m - Nov 17, 2009 10:13:09 am PST #11670 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Suzi, I just got a thing for a half price HD tivo, is that what you want to upgrade to?

Ooh. For $149?


Vortex - Nov 17, 2009 10:13:41 am PST #11671 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Yeah, I thought I'd pass the love along. You want?


SuziQ - Nov 17, 2009 10:15:14 am PST #11672 of 25501
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

Sure!!! I just looked at my account and I've had the current TIVO for 5 years this Christmas. Wow, hadn't realized I had it that long.


brenda m - Nov 17, 2009 10:15:21 am PST #11673 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

ETA: Nevermind. Does not support satellite.


le nubian - Nov 17, 2009 11:23:09 am PST #11674 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

hold on, if there are TiVo coupons, I would love one. I am thinking about upgrading mine, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the $$ or not.

BTW, my TiVo has lasted since August 2003. I replaced the hard disk in it and everything.