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Q My old DVD recorder no longer works. I used it with an antenna to record over-the-air broadcasts. The only comparable option I could find is a Magnavox HD DVR/HDD 500GB with an ATSC tuner. Is this a ...

But most TiVo users pay a monthly charge for the service, and pay to get their equipment upgraded, or repaired. The Magnavox DVR is a one-time expense with a workable, but primitive recording scheme.