I'm Confused about Direct TV and Tivo...

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This is my first foray into the Video Asylum. I've always been a 2 channel audio guy. I was talking to a neighbor about his satelite Tivo system that sounded very cool. Right now we just get locals channels via antenna and the reception is horrible. We scratched out cable, but can't get it anyway. So now I'm on the Internet doing research on Direct TV and Tivo and I'm really confused!
With Direct TV do you shop around for a reliable local installer who signs you up for the service? How do you find a good one? How does Tivo play into this? The idea of recording any show to watch later sounds great. My neighbor has his and hers Tivos. I understand there are smart and dumb Tivos. How do I make sure I'm getting the right one?
Is it best to get Direct TV and Tivo all in one package, or get them seperately? What's the best option? Are there "aftermarket" Tivo machines (I think I read that Pioneer makaes one)? In that case do you buy the machine then sign up for Tivo?
Thanks for all the help! obviously I'm really confused.

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Topic - I'm Confused about Direct TV and Tivo... - Budrew 16:16:25 01/05/04 (2)

Re: I'm Confused about Direct TV and Tivo... - ccf@mchsi.com 11:07:51 01/14/04 (0)

Well... DirectTV is a satellite service provider... - Paul in Sterling 18:41:16 01/05/04 (0)

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