And that's why TiVo won't survive, Peter.
What do you mean? Because it's tricky to set up a Tivo with a cable or satellite box? If so, I agree.
Tivo was stupid by not licensing their technology to DVR manufacturers. They have the best system. I'd glady pay an extra few bucks a month for a Tivo-based system. Things looked promising when DirecTV had a Tivo box (killer combo), but then they discontinued it.
And HD Tivo is problematic if you have a cable company that doesn't understand/provide cablecards. Mine doesn't/won't, and so HD-Tivo isn't even an option.