[TerryH]

Tivo is still light years ahead of their competition, IMHO. On the surface all DVR's appear the same, but I've tried others, and end up back with Tivo and their peanut shaped remote. DirecTV gave me their brand new HD DVR. I installed it for 3 days and then re-installed my HD Tivo. The new one resides under our bed.

There is the convienence factor with using your providers DVR as the receiver is integrated. Not sure if TIVO makes integrated cable boxes for everyone. Best to ask your provider which DVR's are compatible.