why I won't be getting the new roamio

htron1

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why I won't be getting the new roamio

08-21-2013, 04:56 AM

so, only the basic unit has antenna capability??? AND - if you use that you can't use a cable card?? what's up with that? is there some technical reason for this decision??

It means I can't replace my series 3 with a roamio. ugh!
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WK-Jeff

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08-21-2013, 02:50 PM

The reason is that the chipset used in the TiVo can only deal with one or the other...cable OR antenna. But we feel your pain.
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09-15-2013, 08:13 AM

Of course another sad issue is that to spend all that money on upgrading a tivo, like series III to roamio, they force you to purchase a new lifetime service instead of letting you transfer the one you already have. Doesn't seem like a very good selling point.
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09-15-2013, 11:22 AM

Correct. It's called "Product Lifetime Service" and it is good for the life of the TiVo, not your life.
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