Philips HDR612 TiVo 60 Hour Digital Video Recorder
Changed the way I watch TV
Of ANY electronics purchase I've ever made, TiVo is the one item I would NEVER give up.  My ENTIRE family loves it --and uses it. We're not big television watchers, but what's great about TiVo is that when we DO watch, we can watch what WE want...and WHEN we want it.<br />As far as my kids are concerned, they now watch what they like, but what WE'VE approved...this because of TiVo. It's great! No more waiting for a show to start. No more missing portions of a show for a bathroom/snack break. No more fumbling for VCR tapes!  No more &quot;what'd he say?&quot;  just-- &quot;CLICK&quot;...&quot;oh, THAT'S what he said!&quot;<br />And I'm STILL blown away while watching a TV show (live) and being able to pause it.<br />I've heard some people say &quot;buy ReplayTV...there's no monthly fee like TiVo.&quot;  Well, TiVo is also CHEAPER than ReplayTV, and once you pay for the service, they're both the same exact price. The difference for me is, I didn't have to pay the ADDITIONAL money for TiVo up front; it was my choice. I liked that.<br />I also found TiVo to be easier to use. My wife felt the same way.<br />I've owned a TiVo for 4 months now, and cannot truly express how great this thing is. I've purchased one for my parents (they're in their 70's) and they too are hooked.<br />Check TiVo out. You won't be sorry...you'll LOVE it!