ReplayTV RTV5516 160-Hour Digital Video Recorder
Replay spanks TIVO, this machine rocks!!!
I have had a TIVO in the past and now I own a Replay.  This review will tackle the things that other reviews don't mention.(..) Go to Sourceforge and download RTV Patch.  This little free Windows app will copy the contents of your small 40Hr Replay drive to the new 160GIG drive.  It literally took 3 minutes.  The software then changes the drive size to match the new one.  And now for about $80, I now have a 160Hour Replay unit!  (When using the patch under Windows XP (make sure to turn the compatibility to Win2000).       Second, Replay can connect to your home network via the ethernet adapter on the unit (Can TIVO do that?  Not for free anyway),  You don't need a telephone line if you have broadband service and use the network jack on the back of the unit.          Third, I am a mac owner (However this works for Windows XP as well.  Find a free little app named DV Archive.  This app runs on your mac (or PC) and connects to your Replay unit assuming you have it connected to your home network via the ethernet jack (or buy a wireless adapter).  Anyways, this app allows you to watch all your recorded shows, download them to your pc, etc. set recording time, and more.      Also, you can view your pictures on Replay by using this app or downloading the app from the Replay website.  Very nice feature and of course, did I say F R E E.  Again ,TIVO owners need to pay $99 for the media option to do this.      As other reviewers have complained I really love the Replay interface, it is not so silly looking as the TIVO.  The unit itself is very modern looking and I have been a happy Replay convert for a month now.      Last, the myreplaytv.com web site allows you to see the setup of your Replay unit and add shows etc.  This works great when you're at work and forget to record a show.  No problem, simply go the site, login and up pops your specific channel listings and you can select the shows to record.     Oops, I almost forgot.. buy another replay and you can network them so that recorded shows can be viewed on either.  Also, if there is a recording conflict, the conflicting show will be recorded to the other unit.       Now I ask again,  Can TIVO do that???