TiVo Series 3 THX TCD648250B Lifetime Upgr 150 Hrs HD Perfect for Cord Cutters!

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TiVo Series 3 THX TCD648250B Lifetime Upgraded to 150 Hours HD - Perfect for Cord Cutters!
This model is considered by many to be TiVo's best!  It's one of the only models to be THX certified.  (You'll enjoy the familiar classic Deep Note sound and logo when it boots up.)  Features dual tuners and optional CableCards, and can connect to either cable or OTA antenna, or both at the same time!  I'm the original owner, and the unit includes all original packaging, instructions, and cables.  Like-new condition, kept in a smoke-free home.
From an aesthetic point-of-view, this model features a beautiful gloss-black piano finish on a metal case.  And the matching peanut remote is brand new, since I used a different remote from another TiVo.
The most innovative feature of this model is the OLED front display, which can be configured to show a clock and/or the names of programs as they are being recorded.  How cool is that?!  I'm sad that TiVo discontinued that feature in later models.
A few years after I purchased this, I purchased a kit and upgraded the internal hard disk from 250GB to 1TB to increase the HD recording time from 32 hours to 157 hours.  I've enjoyed it mostly using a rooftop-mounted antenna for many hours of free programming.  (There's also an E-SATA connector to expand recording capacity using an external disk, but I've never used it.)
I'm selling this because I "upgraded" to a more recent model with more tuners and streaming capabilities.  But if you're looking for a nice dual-tuner DVR for recording TV broadcasts, this could be yours.
It comes with lifetime TiVo service, so there are no monthly fees.  I've contacted TiVo customer support about transferring the service to a new buyer, and will provide details after the auction ends.  Free shipping within the U.S. (a value) or pick up in the San Francisco bay area.  Good luck!