ReplayTV 4040 40-Hour Personal Video Recorder
Excellent Tivo Killer!
With features like built-in ethernet networking (no more relying on a phone line!), the ability to send shows to your friends (and receieve shows too!  Missed Friends last week?  Someone out there will send it to ya!), the fastest processor found in a DVR, sleek attractive design, a great remote, and Commercial Advance (No more commercials, ever!), don't even CONSIDER getting a Tivo.<br />No monthly 'subscription' fees to pay for a failing company to try and stay in business a few more weeks (Tivo), no more phone line hassles (Tivo), no more cartoony nonsense that looks like something your 5 year old should play with (Tivo) and no more need to HACK the unit to get the features you want (Tivo).  <br />So much more than a VCR, it offers you a completely new way to watch television.  Forums abound for the ReplayTV, so tips, tricks, and advice are just a moment away.  <br />Buy more than one, and watch the shows from either at either location!  The beauty of the ethernet port.<br />I know this sounds like an advertisement, but anyone reading this review is asking my personal opinion.  ReplayTV is the best, high end piece of equipment in your stereo / home theater system.<br />Did I mention it has a VGA output, for your projector or progressive input TV?<br />Everyone who owns it loves it!  Don't get stuck with a brick when Tivo goes out of business.  ReplayTV is owned by a huge company (SonicBlue, who also owns GoVideo, Rio, and Diamond Multimedia, makers of video cards, sound cards, etc).