Philips HDR312 TiVo 30-Hour Digital Video Recorder
TiVo is the best thing I own
I have spent thousands of dollars on all the usual AV equipment and all I can to say is that TiVo is the best $400 I've ever spent. It far exceeded my expectations, and changed the way I watch TV forever. Like so many  others have stated it changes your life (or at least the part that involves  TV). Buy it now!