5/5

posted Jun-09-2006
The modem of my Sony series 1, Tivo got zapped by lightning. After contacting Sony customer service they wanted $158 (in advance) to assess the damage and determine if further charges would be assessed.
I performed a Google search and found WeaKnees had an external modem that could be plugged into the Tivo serial port. While on their site I also found a Phonex system that would enable me to use a remote telephone connection through the house wiring.
Before buying I sent a question to WeaKnees on Saturday and received a reply on Sunday - great service!! This provided more than enough comfort, so I bought both the modem and Phonex.
I placed the order on Sunday and received the parts Wednesday. An ACTUAL 15 minutes later, the TIVO was reborn and busy chatting away to a telephone connection in another room of the house. I cannot tell you how happy I was to get rid of the cables I had previously needed to drag a line from one room to the other; not to mention how happy I was the Tivo was back up and running.
In summary, I could not be happier with both WeaKnees and their products.
Jeremy L