How often do you use your DVR?
By mslena75
@mslena75 (561)
United States
March 8, 2010 7:15pm CST
I've only had one for the past couple of years, and I absolutely love it. I think what I like the best is that I'm not tethered to the television...I don't have to be sitting down right at 8:00 to watch a show I like. It gives me more 'free' time, at least that is how I feel, knowing I'm not going to miss anything. I guess it's pretty sad when TV has become that integrated into our lives, huh? LOL I can hang with my kid and watch my shows after she goes to bed, for example. Plus it's great on those lazy days when nothing is on, I have lots of choices that I KNOW I'll like, right at my fingertips!
8 responses
@missliss08 (766)
• United States
9 Mar 10
We have had the DVR for over five years, and I love it. It is easy to use, and I can watch programs at a time that is convenient for me, without the commercials. I have to say though, that a lot of the programs I like, can also be viewed online on the network websites, for free, with very little commercials. So if I could not afford the DVR, I would not feel lost without it.
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
6 Jul 11
I wish I still had mine. I loved it. My daughter was able to catch her nature programs that they put on at 3 am..at her convenience. But trying to lwer household bills, no more dvr!
@burrito88 (2774)
• United States
10 Mar 10
I use mine too often. Lately I have to decide what to erase or allow to be erased because I don't have enough time to watch everything
@jewels49 (1776)
• United States
9 Mar 10
I wouldn't trade mine for anything..I rarely have to watch commercials and like you said it gives you the freedom to live your life and watch at our own convenience. I like the pause feature too, it allows me to give someone my undivided attention without missing a crucial part of the plot. And I love the rewind feature during hockey season, I can go to the re-play any time I want to.
During the last snow storm when the cable went out we had the bonus of being able to still watch what we had stored, that was nice.
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
9 Mar 10
I've had a DVR for about 3 years and I, too, love it. I mostly love being able to zip through all the commercials. I dislike them so much... I hear you on not being tethered to the TV. I may not watch shows for a week or two after I've recorded them. On lazy days, I may watch 4 CSI's or 4 Cold Cases in a row.
@Courtney412 (26)
• United States
9 Mar 10
I use my DVR all the time. It's always full and I have lots to watch when I get home from work. It's usually at like 75% full! lol, I could live without it if need be, because it's considered a luxury not a necessity
