ReplayTV RTV4516 Digital Video Recorder
Major Disappointment
I just returned my 4508 for a refund, so consider the source. <br />One day out of the box, my machine died. I returned everything and, two weeks later, received my repaired unit. Then, I noticed that the Commercial Advance feature wasn't working. \\"Well, your replacement unit came with the old software. We will put you on the list for the latest version. Can't say when it will be available, but should be downloaded to your unit in two weeks or so.\\" Huh?<br /><br />When my ReplayTV worked at all, I found it 'okay'. Picture degradation was significant. I used the same cabling as for my VCR. I found the signal throughput was significantly worse for the ReplayTV. Software was very user friendly, and, on the one day when it worked, the Commercial Advance feature was quite good. <br />The general idea of ReplayTV is good, bordering on great. But for [the] total cost..., I expected much better performance and service.<br />Since I have yet to get my refund, my 'divorce' isn't final....