[Larrikin]

My mom loves her TiVo but basically has to spend hours on the phone every year and especially gets a new box. Years ago she paid a pretty significant amount of money for lifetime service and they try every year to force her off it and pay for a subscription.

[gadders]

Good on her! In the UK, Tivos are tied to a specific cable service. I don't think you can get a standalone box over here.