I am upgrading from a TiVo HD to Roamio Plus. However, we have a second DVR in our basement (currently a verizon fios HD box) and am I'm trying to decide which is the better option for there:
1. Sell the TiVo HD (it has lifetime sub) and use the proceeds to get a Mini w/lifetime.
2. Keep the TiVo HD and move it to the basement.
I guess one small advantage with the Mini is that I'd only need one cable card, while with the Roamio and HD I'd be renting two. On the other hand, the HD gives me more recording space overall. In case it matters our basement box actually feeds two rooms, so I'm using the fact that the Fios DVR has both HDMI and component simultaneously active. From what I've read I think that's true for the TiVo HD as well, but I'm not sure about the Mini.
Appreciate feedback on this as I want to end up with the best configuration in the end.
1. Sell the TiVo HD (it has lifetime sub) and use the proceeds to get a Mini w/lifetime.
2. Keep the TiVo HD and move it to the basement.
I guess one small advantage with the Mini is that I'd only need one cable card, while with the Roamio and HD I'd be renting two. On the other hand, the HD gives me more recording space overall. In case it matters our basement box actually feeds two rooms, so I'm using the fact that the Fios DVR has both HDMI and component simultaneously active. From what I've read I think that's true for the TiVo HD as well, but I'm not sure about the Mini.
Appreciate feedback on this as I want to end up with the best configuration in the end.