ReplayTV RTV5516 160-Hour Digital Video Recorder
After several months of use
My comments are the negative ones, because those are the ones I pay attention to when looking at the reviews here for help on a purchase. <br /> <br />First, it really is great, its amazing how it changes the way you watch TV.  Sometimes during the day, I want to hit a button and rewind reality seven seconds. <br /> <br />Cons <br />The machine is always on, its either a fan noise or the hard drive spinning.  I wrote to the company and they suggested I unplug the unit when not in use.  I admit I have sensitive ears, but the sound does make me wild.  I wear earplugs when in the same room with it and trying to read. <br /> <br />The 40 hour mode is like watching a VHS.  I find the 20 hour mode fabulous.