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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 307 reviews

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Customers enjoy the Bolt 500GB's ease of use, intuitive interface, and excellent picture quality, frequently praising its commercial skip feature and 4K capabilities. However, some customers express concerns about the limited number of tuners and the relatively small hard drive capacity. The device's design also received mixed reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Commercial skip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only had it for a few weeks, but love it so far. The auto skip commercials is amazing. The part where it fast forwards at 30 percent is a bit odd, but not too bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    new to tivo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    pros easy to use, very nice remote, quick response, easy to setup with cox cable. cons to many click to change or delete items records to many shows I dont watch on its own. White box nice in store, but stand out on my all black theater area and becomes a distraction during movies and sports.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Hard drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much better than the cable company's DVR I was renting, quieter and holds more. I do recommend buying the Tivo Bolt with the larger hard drive over this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First one had software issue...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to return the first unit because of an issue with the system not recording. Contacted tivo and after troubleshooting they said it was a known bug in the software (only 11 cases had been reported...lucky me) and a replacement would be needed. I exchanged it without a hitch and had the new one up and running within 45 minutes. Great system and the year of free service makes this more than pay for itself after a year or so. Saves renting the cable company's box for $25 a month.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Interface

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Thought Cable was Dead!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Then I invested in my Tivo Bolt and now I am loving TWC. I love the interface and the fact that I can start a recording on any of my 2 minis. TWC whole house was just ok Tivo is just superlatively great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good DVR with exceptional features

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had the BOLT for a month or so and am very pleased with its performance. A bit difficult to get set up but once it is working it is easy to use and very friendly. Great picture quality and sound through a 5:1 system. A bit disappointed in the build quality as compared to older TIVO boxes and the wave design of the box requires that it sits alone. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    4k

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tivo Bolt

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a recent cord cutter and with the TiVo Bolt I don't miss anything. It's definitely the best purchase I've made since cutting the cord .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    4k

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great new tigo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is a nice upgrade to the older model TiVo I had been using and great alternative to cable provider dvr .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Interface

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the new tivo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love the new TiVo....much smaller than previous versions and very user friendly and fast. I've owned just about every TiVo box there is and this by far is the best one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best DVR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a Tivo Series 3 & this one blows it away. The only problem is when you try to get Charter to set up the cable card for you. No one seems to know what they're doing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far I love it! Fast and with great new features. Have been a Tivo customer for about 10 years, This is my 3rd version of Tivo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Commercial skip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great DVR for cord cutters

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my TiVo bolt. I previously owned the roamio and this one is even better. Works great with an ota antenna. Love the commercial skip feature, it saves so much time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    4k

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    got this item to save 26.00 a month off cable bill does what it says does take a little to get used to and to set up but over all great item

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great upgrade

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchase each new TiVo when they come out and just like the others this is a great upgrade on the previous version. It's a good bit faster and half the size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    4k

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great DVR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a TIVO premiere. I also use a HD antenna for reception. Overall a great purchase and a great step up from the premiere. Only con, no Hulu app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The new TiVo Bolt is my 1st experience with TiVo.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very impressed with the look and feel of the on screen display"OSD". I added the cable card from TWC and have all my channels with the TiVo and love the TiVo OSD much much better. Recording shows is better, the mobile app to watch on your Mobile device is better. This device also lets you connect your external antenna! So when that usual cable outage happens, you switch to antenna and you still using the same device to watch your locals OTA. All in all, this was one of my favorite Home Entertainment purchases I have made in a long time. The BoLt is AWESOME.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Interface

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the $$$

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like the user inteface. It is easy to use and so much better and quicker to use than the cable box interface. This alone was worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Interface

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    TiVo Bolt, great TV companion

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First TiVo, but long time fan of the concept. Easy interface but was a little stubborn setting up with Cox Cable Card. Took a day but has been reliable ever since.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Cable box alternative

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After a few hiccups with the setup all is great now 1 yr service included helps with the cable costs

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    4k

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best TiVo yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They keep getting better with each new iteration and this one is no exception. I just wish the commercial skip button worked on every show. That thing is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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