TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder (*TiVo Service Fee Not Included)
Changes TV and even your life a little bit .. probably deserves five stars
It gets a four from me - probably because I have had it so long I see some of the warts and/or things they could do better (how about a function that starts recording one show when the other ends - if they overlap - a bigger issue as I see more and more shows that start at 9:59 ER on Thursday for example - perhaps because of things like TIVO).<br /><br />But in the end it is awesome - easy to set up, generally works perfectly and lets you take control of your TV/entertainment viewing.  Watch on your schedule, never have to worry about start times or getting home - watch live stuff and get up for thirty minutes to run an errand or jsut answer the phone.  Have't found the reccommend function that useful - and I probably watch more TV as it ensures I never miss a program.  But I watch far more programming ( stopped surfing, and don't watch ads) and it helped elminate the need for Netflix.<br /><br />Would like a bigger hard drive, a bit faster processor and it is time for an OS update.  It is also pretty pricey given what some of the cable/satellite guys are charging when they have this piece of equipment (like 1/3 the monthly price).  But would I buy it again?  In a heartbeat.