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TiVo® HD DVR Comparison Chart - compare Series3 and Series4 models
In March, 2010, TiVo announced the Series4 TiVo HD DVR, in two flavors: the TiVo Premiere, and the TiVo Premiere XL.
Here is the WeaKnees TiVo HD DVR model comparison of all TiVo HD models for cable and antenna (Series3, TiVo HD, and Series4)
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| TiVo Brand HD DVRs for Cable - Compare Models |
| Name |
TiVo Premiere
(Available for pre-order) |
TiVo Premiere XL
(Available for pre-order) |
TiVo HD (Discontinued, but still available) |
TiVo HD XL (Discontinued, but still available) |
TiVo Series3 (Discontinued, possibly still available) |
Features
(Important differences bolded) |
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| Input Sources |
Digital Cable (may require CableCARD),
Digital Antenna (ATSC),
Verizon FiOS (requires CableCARD)
(no satellite input) |
Digital Cable (may require CableCARD),
Digital Antenna (ATSC),
Verizon FiOS (requires CableCARD)
(no satellite input) |
Analog Cable, Digital Cable (may require CableCARDs), Analog Antenna, Digital Antenna (ATSC)
(no satellite input) |
Analog Cable, Digital Cable (may require CableCARDs), Analog Antenna, Digital Antenna (ATSC)
(no satellite input) |
Analog Cable, Digital Cable (may require CableCARDs), Analog Antenna, Digital Antenna (ATSC)
(no satellite input) |
| Output Resolutions |
480i, 480p,720p, 1080i, 1080p |
480i, 480p,720p, 1080i, 1080p |
480i, 480p,720p, 1080i |
480i, 480p,720p, 1080i |
480i, 480p,720p, 1080i |
| Factory Capacity |
320 GB |
1 TB |
160 GB |
1 TB |
250 GB |
| CableCARD slots |
1, in back |
1, in back |
2, in front |
2, in front |
2, in back |
| Audio Outputs |
1 - Optical Digital Audio
1 - embedded in HDMI
1 - RCA A/V jacks |
1 - Optical Digital Audio
1 - embedded in HDMI
1 - RCA A/V jacks |
1 - Optical Digital Audio
1 - embedded in HDMI
1 - RCA A/V jacks |
1 - Optical Digital Audio
1 - embedded in HDMI
1 - RCA A/V jacks |
1 - Optical Digital Audio
1 - embedded in HDMI
1 - RCA A/V jacks |
| Video Outputs |
1 - HDMI
1 - Component
1 - Composite
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1 - HDMI
1 - Component
1 - Composite
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1 - HDMI
1 - Component
1 - Composite
1 - S-Video
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1 - HDMI
1 - Component
1 - Composite
1 - S-Video
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1 - HDMI
1 - Component
2 - Composite
1 - S-Video
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| Networking |
On-board Ethernet
Two USB Ports (for TiVo Wireless G or N)
Ethernet or WiFi is required unless a modem adapter is purchased. |
On-board Ethernet
Two USB Ports (for TiVo Wireless G or N)
Ethernet or WiFi is required unless a modem adapter is purchased. |
On-board Ethernet
Two USB Ports (for TiVo Wireless G) |
On-board Ethernet
Two USB Ports (for TiVo Wireless G) |
On-board Ethernet
Two USB Ports (for TiVo Wireless G) |
| Remote |
Enhanced TiVo Remote |
Enhanced, Backlit, Learning TiVo Remote |
Standard TiVo Remote |
TiVo Glo Backlit, Learning Remote |
TiVo Glo Backlit, Learning Remote |
| Dimensions |
16.5 W x 9.7 D x 2.4 H |
16.5 W x 9.7 D x 2.4 H |
16.5 W x 12.625 D x 3.375 H |
16.5 W x 12.625 D x 3.375 H |
16.5 W x 13.5 D x 3.375 H |
| Front Display |
5 TiVo Status Lights
(Power, Remote, Broadband, Record tuner 1, Record tuner 2)
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5 TiVo Status Lights
(Power, Remote, Broadband, Record tuner 1, Record tuner 2) |
Standard TiVo Lights |
Standard TiVo Lights |
OLED Digital Display |
| THX |
None |
Certified |
None |
Certified |
Certified |
| Buttons on Unit |
Format |
Format |
Format |
Format |
Format, plus General Navigation Buttons |
| Included Cables |
Power, HDMI |
Power, HDMI |
Composite, Component, Power, Phone cable |
Composite, Component, Power, Phone cable, HDMI to HDMI |
Composite, Component, Power, Phone cable, Phone cable splitter, HDMI to HDMI |
*DirecTV DVRs and Series3 TiVos (in HD) record digital broadcast streams and all compression is determined by the broadcaster, so hours stated are estimates assuming average compression. Standard Definition TiVo DVR and TiVo Upgrade Kit capacities are stated at Basic Quality. All capacities may vary due to hard drive models used. Capacities are guaranteed to be within 5% larger
or smaller of stated size. Email with any questions. 
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