Most Popular Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

  1. TiVo TCD652160 (20-HD hours)
  2. DirecTV HR20 (DirecTV Plus HD DVR)
  3. Dish Network ViP622 (200-hour DVR)
  4. Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR
  5. SanDisk V-Mate
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Top Rated Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

  1. Dish Network ViP622 (200-hour DVR)
  2. Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR
  3. TiVo HD XL DVR (150-hours)
  4. TiVo TCD652160 (20-HD hours)
  5. Philips DSR6000 (DirecTV and TiVo)
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THE GOOD
TiVo pauses live TV; controls cable and satellite boxes; ergonomic remote; excellent user interface and searchable program guide; supports networked audio, photos, and programming options.

THE BAD
TiVo requires additional monthly or lifetime charges; needs non-VoIP landline for initial setup; no HDTV support.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The best interface on the planet and cool network options make TiVo the standalone DVR of choice.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.2 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. November 16, 2004 08:55

    3.0/5

  2. January 30, 2005 09:57
    Mediocre
    1.0/5

  3. February 20, 2006 07:25

    4.0/5
    I think I ran into the same problem as the guy who gave a rating of 2. He complained of video quality in real time playback. I had the same problem, almost the exact issues he described. And I thought I was done for. But I called Tivo support and f...  read more »

    - valdsmt


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