Editorial Review

There are some terms and conditions with the purchase of this product. There is a limit of one DIRECTV system purchase and installation per customer. Only new residential DIRECTV customers may purchase a system. Buying this item signifies agreement to sign up for one year of DIRECTV programming. receivers must be activated within 45 days by calling (800) DIRECTV [(800) 347-3288]. Failure to activate service (or canceling service within one year of subscribing) may result in a $250 charge to the credit card used for the purchase. All returned systems and receivers will be inspected for original parts and access cards. If a receiver is returned without its access card, a $125 restocking fee may be charged to the credit card used for the purchase. ... Read more

Reviews (20)

nice when it works, on my 3rd in five months
My Hughes Directivo broke after about 4 months of use.After much digging, I was able to find a tech support phone number where, after walking me through a few steps, the offered to mail me a new one - provided I provide a credit card number that will be charged for a new unit if they don't receive my broken one within one months time.One week later I got the first replacement unit.That one didn't work.After one more week I got the second replacement unit.This one has worked a day, so far.I am not impressed.Plus I have to mail back two broken units AT MY OWN EXPENSE.If I only knew what I know now, I would have bought a different brand. geoff cutcheon
I held off for a year or so before getting in to a tivo unit and only when I was in a store inquiring about one did I actually decide to buy one. It was only because it was a little more than a 100.00 off the shelf , was I willing to give it a try. The advertising of this product didn't really sell it to me. I was however intrigued to see if it was worth it. I have been recordong movies for years from various sources with mixed success. I was extremely pleased with the results I had from the Hughes unit. What they didn't fully explain was how much or how long you could store information or how easy it was to use. I have had only one minor glitch and I was able to eliminate it. I had a recent power surge and it blew out my stand alone rca direct tv box but didn't affect my hughes tivo/direct tv combo unit. Another great benefit the hughes all in one system has is in being able to record from local tv stations using there call #s such as channel 4 , 5 7, etc, instead of 929 or 930. The other advantage is in recording pay per view. It can all be done on the combo unit, where as with a stand alone you have to go back through the direct tv box, and so on. It is much faster than the stand alone unit and it stores considerably more recordings. I am sorry that even sales people I have talked to in the stores aren't able to see the advantages of the combo unit over the stand alones. Some people do not like to even use a vcr for anything other than playback mode, and for these people no amount of gadgets would attract them, but for those who like to record and store movies for future viewing, this is the only way to go. Your vcr get's a better result and if something goes wrong with the transfer you can always redo it before you delete it from memory, It is a great system and I'm sorry it took me so long to get them.

Don't buy! It is unreliable with no customer service.
Ours stopped working 3 months after purchase.Sent it back to Hughes for repair.3 months later we are still waiting for a repaired unit.Customer service completely unhelpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. DVR, PVR, gxce-bot,    2. TiVo    3. PVR (Personal video recorder)    4. Television (Televisions, TV, T.V., TVs)    5. Directv   

Features

• Combination digital video recorder and Super VHS-ET recorder
• 40 GB hard disk records in MPEG-2 format
• 4 recording options: VHS (40 hours), S-VHS (28 hours), better-than-S-VHS (20 hours), and highest quality (14 hours)
• VCR-Plus+ with "Cable Eye" cable box controller
• 181-channel tuner and multibrand-TV/DBS-compatible remote

Subjects:  1. DVR    2. VCR   

Features

• Combination digital video recorder and DVD player/recorder with TiVo compatibility
• Supports DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, and audio CD formats; records up to 80 hours of TV entertainment
• Lets user pause, rewind, slow down, or provide instant replay for any channel, anytime
• Offers electronic program guide (with 14 days of program data) and Wish List searches
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day warranty

Reviews (9)

Great product, decent customer sevice/rebate center
I've had my Tivo box for almost a year and it works great I get to watch all my favorite shows, and then record them onto a DVD. Obviously this is a TIVO box so you need to subscribe to TIVO service, so those of you whose Tivo doesnt work, you mightwant to subscribe to the service. I had a few problems with Tivo's rebate services/customer service, spoke to 20 different poeople, all claiming to be supervisors, but I did finally receive my rebate. (8 months later). Sucks thst it records 80 hours but only at lowest quality, but you can always transfer onto a DVD.
The selling of this product is a fraud.
The presentation of this product before their purchase refers only to the technical properties of the machine but when you try to connect it at your home it forces you to buy a TiVo subscription that will cost you more than the product, even if you are not interested in it. The TiVo subscription program is not explained before selling you the machine.
Go Humax DVR
I have been using tivo for years , but the Humax Tivo Dvr has taken the product to another level, I love it because of the way it produces dvds with very little effort from tivo recordings. One problem it has is gettting hung up in a cycle of restartting over and over againg when a dvd is inserted that it cannot read, bummer!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

A super set for enjoying your movies, TV, PC work, or gaming, AOC's A27W221 LCD television houses a broad, 27-inch screen with stunning 1,280 x 720 resolution. The set's widescreen image enhanced by lightning-quick 16 ms response time, a 4H Y/C comb filter, a 600:1 contrast ratio, and exceptional peak brightness of 550 candles/square meter. Wide (170 x 170-degrees) viewing angles mean you see a clear image from just about any vantage.Read more

Features

• Widescreen LCD TV with 1,280 x 720 native pixel resolution; 35.3 x 16.7 x 4.3 inches (W x H x D) without stand
• 550 cd/m2 brightness, 600:1 contrast ratio; compatible with 720p/1080i high-definition video signals
• 170 x 170-degree viewing angles provide clear viewing from almost anywhere; 16 ms response time ensures smooth fast-motion video
• TV, DVD, and computer inputs include component-video, S-video, and RGB PC (cable supplied)
• PIP (picture-in-picture)/POP (picture-outside-picture); 5 watts per channel x 2 from built-in stereo speakers

Reviews (4)

Get a free 42" Plasma TV instead!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original Panasonic or Samsung 42 inch plasma TV for Free! I got mine from this web site:stuffgratis.biz/plasma-tv

Making adjustments
My husband was unable to understand the manual and a cable to connect to the imput from the HD cable signal was missing.Technicians from our company supplied the cable and the unit is all that could be asked for.The panel has imput for all of the features advertised.
Fine and dandy
Looks good and sounds good. The menu used for programing and set-up is poor and not user friendly even for this Telecommunications carreer man. Regardless, we are pleased with the product so far. ... Read more

Editorial Review

While you probably have one or more personal computers and may own a personal digital assistant, you might not know about personal digital video recorders, or DVRs. Well, all that's about to change, because DVRs are reshaping TV in a big way.Read more

Features

• Receives DIRECTV's satellite signal to offer up to 225 channels of TV, film, sports, pay-per-view, and commercial-free music programming from DIRECTV
• TiVo 2.0 software delivers improved performance and expanded features including Overtime Scheduler, Season Pass recording, and more
• Up to 35-hour recording capacity grants tapeless recording, while 30-minute storage buffer lets you pause and replay live TV
• Robust "jack pack" connects VCR, DVD player, home theater system, audio-video receiver, and/or game system; S-video and optical digital-audio outputs foster state-of-the-art video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio
• Easy-to-use interfaces and parental lock allow you to manage recorded programming and schedule recordings up to 14 days in advance--great for working parents and frequent travelers

Reviews (97)

Best of both worlds
I have had a Tivo since they first came out.My original series one Tivo had a single tuner and had to use the IR attachement to change the channel.I was never satisfied with this arrangement.My problem was that we needed to record two shows that were on at the same time and this set up just couldn't do that.
DirectTiVo is Crippled - Not fully enabled
I've had 6 Tivos but up until now, they have all been freestanding (TiVo1 and TiVo2) units. I switched to satellite about a year ago and was thrilled to find that DirecTV was offering Tivos.....Until I brought mine home.What they DON'T tell you is that DirecTV TiVo is designed and built for DirecTV only.It DOES NOT record cable or over the air broadcasts, it DOES NOT support networking (a fantastic feature for getting your schedule via Internet and sharing shows between multiple TiVos in a household) and, because it doesn't support networking, it also doesn't support the Home Media Option (which allows you to stream audio and images from your PC to your TiVo).It also doesn't support web based scheduling requests or the soon to be released TiVo-to-Go.These are all features that are central to the TiVo culture and I'm amazed that DirecTV has crippled their version of the TiVo service.I'd happily pay out the few bucks a month to add a DirecTV unit to my TiVo subscription, but DirecTV doesn't allow for it.
Best TV Accessory Ever!!
I will make this short & sweet...this thing is amazing! It has truly changed our TV watching for the better.Read more

Features

• 250-hour digital video recorder with TiVo service so you can pause, rewind, and instantly replay live television
• Season Pass ensures every show in a season gets recorded; Wish List searching finds all programs featuring a favorite actor, director, etc.
• 14-day electronic program guide; smart recording detects and adjusts for lineup or scheduling changes
• Networkable for digital music and photo viewing from your PC; 2 USB ports provide future expandability
• Measures 15 x 3.8 x 12 inches (W x H x D)

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Features

• Enjoy tapeless recording with up to 20 hours of storage space
• Features instant replay of live TV and interactive program menu
• Automatically records your favorite TV shows and suggests new ones
• Includes remote control, 4 picture-quality settings, multiple browse modes
• Compatible with most antenna, cable, and satellite TV sources

Reviews (28)

You have to have this.
If you're even bothering to VISIT this site, you are a person that needs Tivo.I bought our Tivo two years ago, and it has transformed our lives.Seriously.We never, ever bother to rush home to avoid missing Friends.We never pick up a TV Guide.We never miss new episodes of Trading Spaces or Modern Marvels.Sopranos?Got it.Sex and the City?We've seen every one. Tivo, great if it worked!
10/30/03 When it works
I love the concept of the product.It's great when it works.Today, I'm sending it in because they say the hard drive needs to be replaced.I don't know if I will send it in.The exchange price is almost the cost of a new one.Funny how it waited one month after the warrenty was up.This one is really the fourth one that I've had.The first three didn't work out of the box.In order to get this one, I had a very patient Best Buy employee go through their stock until we found one that did work.In the end, there was only one left on the shelf. ... Read more

Editorial Review

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Features

• High-definition media player supports 1080i, 720p, and 480p outputs for optimal viewing on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Designed for convenient living room slide shows and MP3/linear PCM music playback from your memory cards or personal computer
• Compatible with Roku Art Packs and LiveArt (not included) for high-definition wall art from still and motion images
• CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and SmartMedia slots
• Can be networked with your PC through an Ethernet port or Wi-Fi

Reviews (16)

Good product for the bleeding edge adopter
The Photobridge is a nice product if you are looking for a bridge device between your PC and your HDTV.The product is of the most use with the 2.x "beta" version of the software and a couple of third party applications called Mplay and SlimRoku.It takes a healthy understanding of computers to get this device working, and with the above software and a 100Mb network connection there is little this device wont do.If you really want good information I would recommend looking at the forums on www.rokulabs.com and look under the Third Party applications topic for the Photobridge.

It's so not what it could be :-(
I had high hopes for this unit and quicky discoverd it ain't what I'm loking for. For starters, the company openly states their goal as being to use their consumer electronics products as simple proof-of-concept products to highlight what the hardware and softare can do. They're not their to provide end-solutions - they're an OEM manufacturerer. That justifies the beta software, which I installed and ended up frying my machine, so it's going back tomorrow. Also keep in mind that it's a shell with bare-bones functionality, and you're expected to downlaod and run a thrird party app to actually mke it run, There are 2 or 3 available, but that's a lot less palatable than having the functiomality built it.
Not what I expected
Purchased the HD1000 for audio streaming and photograph display. The high definition digital display of photographs is great. Easy to set up and use. The audio capability is much more limited and not at all easy to use. I believe Roku is somewhat misleading in their claims about the audio capability of this unit. Many popular formats are not supported although Roku suggests using third part software. This is very limited and I am not a fan of having to use third part software to upgrade a product to meet its marketing claims. If audio is important to you, look elsewhere. I am disappointed with the device.
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Editorial Review

The Philips Streamium MX6000i gives you the best of traditional home entertainment alongside unprecedented access to the world of online audio-video content through a 802.11g wireless (WiFi) connection from a PC or online entertainment service. WiFi fun includes music videos, Web movies, and cinema trailers, as well as the variety of music available through Philips' Streamiumservice partners, including as MP3.com, MusicMatch, live365.com, Radio Free Virgin, Playhouse Radio, and Andante. There's no need to first download files to your PC, or even to turn the PC on, to stream multimedia Internet content. Read more

Features

• Theater system with 5-DVD/CD changer, 5 satellite speakers, Twin Sub bass pipes, and 75 watts per channel x 6
• Enjoy wireless PC multimedia--music, movies, and photos--on your TV and stereo (WiFi 802.11b/g compliant)
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS 5.1-channel surround decoding/processing for discrete, enveloping DVD surround sound
• 40 FM/AM station presets
• Includes all necessary speaker cables and interconnects

Reviews (9)

Refurbished at Philips Outlet Store
Set up cost some time, but you get unique features for the money. Tivo and Replay users will appreciate the ability to connect to the internet for streaming audio. There is a Philips website with free content and subscriptions to various content sources.
Pure Fraud!!!
Owners of these have been FUMING on the Philips support forums for more than a year.They simply don't work.They crash (!) playing many DVD's, they freeze randomly, etc.
Terrible product, abysmal customer service
The product broke multiple times within the warranty period, and customer service had me bring it to the wrong service center, where it languished for three months as i racked up dozens of hours on the phone with various representatives, all of whom provided me with disinformation and stonewalling. A year after acquiring the unit, I have an $800 doorstop. I am never going to buy a Philips product again. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Unlike analog VCRs, Philips's HDR312 personal TV receiver uses TiVo technology to store compressed audio-video data to a computer hard disk. When you're ready to watch a preselected program, the HDR312 retrieves it upon command from a list of shows you've recorded.Read more

Features

• 225 channels featuring movies, sports, and pay-per-view programming
• Up to 30 hours of storage capacity
• 8-second instant replay feature
• Pause, fast-forward, and rewind
• Jump-to-live button on remote

Reviews (224)

Great unit . . Lousy Tech Support/Service
I have had a philips hdr312 TIVO unit for about 18 months.I LOVE TIVO. It is amazing and my family are all TIVO lovers. Even my wife, who hates all my electronics, loves tivo. The pause, rewind and Fast forward are awesome.We never start to watch our show until 20 minutes into it so we can zoom through comercials and still end at normal time. 12 out of 14 work just fine!
I see quite a few comments on this page about modems and hard drives dying on Series 1 or Series 2 Philips DVR's (aka, Tivos). Between my family and friends, I know of 12 Tivos that have had NO hard drive or modem problems whatsoever! The first one was purchased almost 4 years ago, too! Tivo great, Phillips stinks.
No doubt Tivo is the invention of the millenium, if you love TV (especially sports) like I do. But Phillips Tivo units are the worst electronic product I think I have ever purchased. There is a reason their warranty is 'limited' and after 90 days you will pay something to get it fixed. Every Phillips Tivo unit I've had, including the new 7000 unit, has broken in under a year, but over the 90 day full guarantee. And don't think you are actually going to talk to someone at Phillips, not without giving them your credit card # you aren't. Unfortunately, it appears the new Directv Tivo units are made by Phillips. Ugh. Bad choice, Directv. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This revolutionary, new digital video recorder will change the way you watch television. ReplayTV is a separate unit from your TV--similar to a VCR but instead of using tapes, ReplayTV records television programs digitally and stores the information on a hard drive, much like a computer. And because ReplayTV has no moving parts, there's no wear on video heads or on your favorite recordings.Read more

Features

• On-demand personalized TV channels
• Pause live TV
• QuickSkip 30 seconds instantly
• One-button guaranteed programming
• Simultaneous record and play

Reviews (124)

life changing
This little recorder make the top 3 list in my house. don't buy ReplayTV
I bought the replaytv 60 hr unit and have had nothing but problems for 7 months. The first unit had a problem with the modem. It would connect to the server only once in a great while. The next 4 (that's right 4 replacement units that replayTV sent) all skipped. I should say they skipped and froze up to be acurate. The last unit not only skipped but also rebooted itself every half hour or so. I am currently waiting for the next unit(these were all different units with different serial numbers not my same unit repaired) but I have given up hope of ever having a working unit. The fact that 5 different units have had problems shows the widespread unreliability of the ReplayTV hardware. When replaytv works it is great but this got to be the worst electronics device I have ever had as far as reliability and I have had quite a few. The first unit I had worked great other than the modem problem. It recorded everything and was a joy to use. The only problem is that if the modem does not work then the on screen tv listings are not updated and you eventually can't record the shows you want. The other units they sent have just been horrible and the last unit with the rebooting was the worst. I am very technically oriented and after countless hours with their tech support each time it was determined that it was hardware/software defects. Replaytv has tried to get the problems resolved but 5 replaytv units not working is just too much. What ever you do...don't buy ANY ReplayTV products or you will get to know their tech. support people very well. Remember, if I have had a problem with 5 different units than the likelyhood that you will have a problem is probably pretty good no matter which model you buy. If you want a DVR then look at Tvio; they can't be worse than RepalyTV. I don't own Tivo but if I had it to do over again....I guess the $9.95 a month doesn't seem so much now. I spent $65.00 shipping it back the first few times before I got ReplayTV to pay shipping each way on later units. Stay away from anything ReplayTV.

Good for the 1st month or so
After regular use, Replay TV units break.The hard drive wears out and video/sound gets blotchy.I've returned two different defective units, and still have not received a replacement EIGHT WEEKS later.They do not honor their warranty.Also check out ... (Better Business Bureau).Under "Check Out A Company", punch up Replay TV in Mountain View, CA.I'm not the only one who is having trouble getting them to fix their bad product. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Personal Video Recorders (Recorder)    2. Television Servers (Server)    3. ReplayTV    4. Video Cassette Recorders (VCR) (VCRs) (Recorder)    5. 2001   

Editorial Review

Humax has designed the 80-hour TiVo Series2 digital video recorder with ease of use in mind, but incorporated the most technologically advanced features. Onboard TiVo Service lets you search for your favorite TV show, and with the push of a button, set the T800 to record it automatically every time it's on.Read more

Features

• 80-hour digital video recorder with TiVo service so you can pause, rewind, and replay live television
• Season Pass ensures every show in a season gets recorded; Wish List searching finds all programs featuring a favorite actor, director, etc.
• 14-day electronic program guide; smart recording detects and adjusts for lineup or scheduling changes
• Networkable for digital music and photo viewing from your PC; 2 USB ports provide future expandability
• Measures 15 x 3.8 x 12 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (5)

would like input from other owners
I have two of these units, bought about a year apart, set up on completely different televisions and systems.
Breaks
The tivo part still works but the first thing that broke was the dvd burning part.Then 4 months later the dvd stopped playing dvds.Get a normal Tivo.They are grea this company is very poor.I will never buy a Humax anything ever again.You can buy a 30 dollar dvd player at best buy that will last years.Humax is expensive and didn't last 5 months.

There are two versions of this TiVo
Evidently, TiVo got Humax (a Korean company) started in introducing their TiVo by manufacturing them first on the same assembly line.These are marked "Made in Mexico."
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Editorial Review

With its ability to provide compact, lightweight video and audio fun for commuters, travelers, and students, GoVideo's PVP4040 Pocket Cinema player/recorder a stylish treat. At a mere 4 x 3 inches and less than a full inch thick, the device is much smaller than a CD player, a minidisc player/recorder, or--critically--a portable DVD player. And it actually Read more

Features

• Plays MPEG-4 audio/video, MP3, MPG, A/VI, MP4, DAT, WMV, ASF; records MPEG-4 in real time (using included transcoder software)
• Stores up to 110 minutes of video internally; offers SD Card slot for additional storage and photo viewing right out of your SD camera
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 5 hours audio listening, 2 hours video playback
• Includes USB cable, audio cables, software, a carrying case, rechargeable battery, charger/adapter, and earbud headphones
• Measures 3.7 x 3.1 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (6)

Buy another brand
Although I purchased a different unit, the GoVideo 8440 Portable DVD Player, it played exactly 6 movies before dying.GoVideo replaced it with a refurbished model, which arrived in non-working condition.In addition, the original 90 day warranty is still in force, GoVideo refused to extend it to the refurbished unit.Sitting on hold now with customer service waiting for a answer...I heartily recommend NOT BUYING any GoVideo products unless you are prepared for wasted money and time on hold with customer service.

An essential device if you want to digitise home videos
Gives a new life to family movies
I have it for a year and it just got good!
I bought this a year ago, and was very disapointed.It had very few features, was hard to use, and SD cars cost so much, it was worthless.Now, there is a firmware update you can get through yahoo groups, that adds all the features of the expensive units, and SD cards are reasonable.I love my new year old toy.You can record video with a timer, and on a 512mb SD card hold 6 hours of video.Everything you need is in the box.Very satisfied.Life is good when the stuff you already own gets better.......... ... Read more

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Features

• Up to 315 hours of digital audio/video recording capacity. Includes TwinBreeze¿ and Advanced Cooling Pak.
• 2 USB ports enable connection to a home network, play MP3s through TiVo, show digital pictures through your TiVo, and program your TiVo via the Internet. (Requires subscription to Home Media Option.)
• Works with antenna, cable, digital cable, satellite, and combinations
• Everything required for installation is supplied.
• TiVo service fee is not included.

Editorial Review

Panasonic's DMR-E500HS high-end DIGA DVD-R/DVD-RAM recorder features a built-in 400 GB hard-disk drive (HDD) with a recording capacity of 709 hours of video (yes, that's more than 4 solid Read more

Features

• DVD-RAM/DVD-R recorder with built-in 400 GB hard drive and TV Guide On Screen electronic program guide
• Networkable for streaming media between PC and DVD recorder or streaming MPEG-2 video between 2 DVD identical recorders
• 40x high-speed recording from hard disk to DVD-RAM; 64x high-speed recording from HDD to DVD-R
• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (stereo only), DVD-R, DVD-RAM, VCD, music CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3 CDs
• Measures 16.9 x 3.1 x 11.9 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (4)

For the serious user only
Panasonic recorders are great, I have a DMR-80 and the DMR-500.
Not a bad machine, but has some bugs!!
I really love my Panasonic DMR-E500HS DVD recorder, but it is not without problems. I've had sever