Philips Stand Alone TiVo with 40GB Hard Drive

Unlike analog VCRs, The Philips's Digital Video Recorders with TiVo uses TiVo technology to store compressed audio-video data to a computer hard disk. When you're ready to watch a preselected program, the Philips DVR 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 the program in 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 ergonimally designed penut shaped remote, you can rewind and fast-forward pretaped programs, skipping through recorded commercials if you choose. S2G supplies all the necessary cables for setting up this Philips DVR, including a 50-foot phone line and splitter. You don't need a separate phone line; simply connect the splitter to the wall, connect your phone and receiver cable to the splitter, and you're in business. The phone line is vital, however, for downloading TV listings; recording shows; and receiving TiVo's Suggestions feature, which suggests programs you might enjoy based on your previous selections, and TiVolution Magazine, which offers recommendations on the best programs to watch.