My parents are still renting an HD PVR with their TV service (recently changed to the My Mix 10 package). They began years ago with a Motorola box (I believe the 6216), but after it died it was replaced with a Pace (with which they're not enthused).
But it's still a $10/mo rental on their bill. We phoned and asked about outright purchasing an HD PVR, but it does not look like that's an option. The only non-Tivo receiver looks to be a non-PVR unit.
Are there any options for them? For how long they've been renting I suspect they could have purchased the unit by now - however I did explain to them that by renting, it allowed the no-hassle exchange when their Motorola box died.
They're worried about software or hardware issues moving to a Tivo receiver (since they have no experience with it). But also worried if they change ISPs (because Cogeco is really expensive for their minimal usage) it might affect their TV service.
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