Pioneer DVR-810HS DVD Recorder with TiVo Basic Service
Great service, Great device!
I've had a Tivo Series 2 since they got released a couple years ago.  When my 60 Hour died out (probably a power surge, not any known fault of the unit itself), I decided to go all out and trade it for the unit with the DVD-R.<br />Yes, there are the general shortcomings mentioned here: the unit is a little loud, you can't edit the DVD-Rs (you record the fully recorded program, ads and all), better picture gives you less recording time, etc.<br />That being said, it's a huge step up from a regular Tivo.  The simple ability to download and store your favorite programs/films for future viewing is fantastic!  The DVD quality is better than VHS, not quite what you'd get from a store-bought DVD, but that's more than reasonable.  The unit also has built in componant output for higher picture quality than the Series 2's normally have, and it even looks better with composite than what mine used to.  And, which I'm currently not taking advantage of it, it has optical sound output as well.<br />As far as the noise level, we use the unit in our bedroom, and it's not anything that keeps us up at night.  Yes, it's audible, but not aggravating.<br />I highly recommend this unit if you're just starting out buying these componants.  You'll be much happier with it than separate units, and the ability to burn at higher speed makes a real difference from real time.