Reviewed on July 23, 2007While it's not compatible with your cable company's interactive and video-on-demand services, the TiVo HD's excellent onscreen interface and long list of network and Internet features puts it in a class above the generic high-def DVRs offered by most cable providers.TAGS:TiVo Inc., cable company, DVR, online media, CableCard, compatibility, fee, satellite, video
Reviewed on September 3, 2008The TiVo HD XL charges a hefty premium for its spacious recording capacity and THX certification, but most users will be content sticking to the all-but-identical standard TiVo HD DVR.TAGS:TiVo Inc., cable company, DVR, VoD, satellite, TV, video
Reviewed on July 15, 2008Outstanding recording quality and tons of features, like flexible recording speed and chasing playback, make the Panasonic DMR-EA18K an excellent all-purpose DVD recorder.TAGS:recording, SDHC, recorder, Panasonic, MP3 music, interface, satellite, DVD, MP3, video
Reviewed on April 24, 2006While its slick interface and cool networking features still distinguish it from rival DVRs, the dual-tuner function of the TiVo Series2 DT is useful only for those with analog cable service.TAGS:TiVo Inc., cable box, channel, DVR, satellite, TV, video
Reviewed on October 17, 2006Sony's improved third-generation LocationFree TV product includes several cool features--including wireless connectivity, PSP compatibility, and remote control customization--but setup headaches and software limitations keep it from being a true Slingbox killer.TAGS:Slingbox, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PSP, satellite, smart phone, broadband, Ethernet, firmware, Wi-Fi, DVD, TV, video, PC
Reviewed on October 23, 2006The all-inclusive RCA Lyra X3030 is a solid video playback and recording device, despite its poorly designed menu interface. Yet there are still PVPs on the market that perform better.TAGS:RCA, Cowon, Apple iPod Nano, Archos, satellite, cable box, Apple iPod, folder, TV, video