What is a good TiVo player?

Netflix vs Apple TV, and then if Netflix - Roku media player vs. Tivo HD Recorder?

• I am about to start traveling with my job where I relocate every few months. That being said, I'm not sure what my cable situation will be from location to location or my TV situation. Most likely I will have at least a TV, and I will have my laptop where I will be able to get internet access. I like the Netflix idea but to keep changing my address every couple months may be annoying, which is why I liked the possibility of the streaming. I am debating between the Roku Media player and the TiVo HD Digital recorder. I believe both also work with Amazon video on demand as well. Which player would be better for my situation? I would greatly appreciate it if you were able to break down what each media player is capable of; movies vs tv shows, current, past? How movies and tv shows are downloaded - whether only to the device or to/from computer? Cable connection needed or not needed? Also, with the Tivo, is there a monthly charge? Or would the Apple TV just be a better idea all together? Thank you! I appreciate any and all advice!

• Answer:

  I would get the tivo hd since you can record hdtv shows from a antenna for free. also tivo does have free music videos from music choice and live365 internet radio and youtube. it also has rhapsody with 8 million songs but its not free. But it sounds very good and you play any of the 8 million songs and make a playlist. its better then itunes. oops it also has amazon.com on demand has 20,000 movies about 500 of them are in hd there adding more hd stuff everyday.