ReplayTV RTV5516 160-Hour Digital Video Recorder
Beats the competition, bar none!
Rarely do I say that one product is superior to another.  ReplayTV is by far the best DVR that's available in the market.<br /><br />When deciding to purchase this, I read the reviews, the comparison charts, the pros and cons.  I eventually bought the ReplayTV because it had many of the extras as standard that would have cost an additional $50+ if I bought a Tivo.<br /><br />The on-board Ethernet port was the deciding factor for me.  Having only one television in my apartment, I found it important to be able to view shows in my own room on my computer.  The ethernet port allows for it to be hooked up onto your internal network.  With the use of software, not only can I download and stream shows onto my computer, but I can also ARCHIVE shows on my computer's hard drive, and then stream them BACK to the replayTV!  This is great for Simpsons fans, or whatever, because you can play shows you haven't watched for weeks!<br /><br />This feature allows for virtually unlimited storage.  You can use the software to download and delete shows off your ReplayTV every night.  No need to open the DVR and void your warrenty!  Simply copy the shows over, and have space to record more shows.<br /><br />Another reason I went with the ReplayTV was that I did not want my DVR to record things I don't want to watch.  Personally, I don't want a machine telling me what I might like or might not like.  It may be right and it may be accurate, but please, let me be the judge.  I like the control that replayTV offers.<br /><br />Also, this model comes progressive output, which is a must-have for HDTVs.<br /><br />Finally, price.  Tivo has become a household brand.  They are even losing their brand-name like \\"Kleenex\\" and \\"Google\\".  When people talk about any DVR, it usually comes out as \\"Tivo\\".  Brand-name has a cost, and it is definately not worth it.  Spend far less with a ReplayTV.  With the mail-in rebate, it's even cheaper.<br /><br />Subscription price is the same, no matter who you go with.<br /><br />Watch TV, on your terms!  Buy the ReplayTV!who you go with. <br /> <br />Watch TV, on your terms!  Buy the ReplayTV!