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And it only weighs 900lbs!

Before there was TiVo, there were VCRs.  Before that, there were reel-to-reel VTRs.  Generally considered to be the first home video recorder is the stunningly large Ampex Signature V combination reel to reel video recorder,  console television and hifi system.  Circa 1963, and would have set you back $30,000.  By the way, this was in 1963 dollars!  This gem weighed in at over 900 lbs!  It also included a bulky camera too!

If you enjoy checking out this sort of thing, rewindmuseum.com is a fun website.  As the website originates from across the pond, much of the gear covered was available only in europe.  Well worth a visit either way.