ReplayTV 3030 Digital Video Recorder
Replay and DirecTV
I have to take exeception to the reviewer who complained about the difficultly in using Replay with a DirecTV IRD (integrated receiver decoder) to record programs.  I have no problem using mine with two DirecTV receivers (it's a long story) simultaneously connected to the two Replay video inputs.  The Replay program guide is as complete and easy to use as the DirecTV guide displayed through the IRD.  I have the outputs connected to a Dolby amplifier and a VCR.  If I could control the Dolby unit with the Replay remote, it would be the only remote required.  I am in love with the 30 second skip ahead button!<br />There still are some other things on the wish list, like the ability to record on one input and view the live feed on the second.  Also, the IRD remote is still required to complete purchases on the DirecTV pay-per-view stations.<br />I had a Tivo unit for evaluation prior to the Replay that was much more difficult to set up and actually required 24 hours for it to assimilate it's downloaded program guide and prepare itself to (over) organize my viewing.  After the evaluation I was in no hurry to buy a Tivo and am very satified with the Replay.