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Dish Network DTVPal DVR
The Dish Network DTVPal DVR offers up bare-bones, over-the-air HDTV recording without a monthly fee, but it doesn't compare to subscription-based DVRs, and Dish's nonexistent return policy makes it a real gamble.
Review date: 03/02/2009 Release date: 01/15/2009 Specs:
14.6 in x 8.8 in x 3.1 in =Black =2 =Universal remote control
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6.3
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TiVo HD XL DVR (150-HD hours)
The 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.
Review date: 09/03/2008 Release date: 09/04/2008 Specs:
HD DVR =16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in =150 hour(s)=2 =TiVo =Remote control
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8.3
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DIRECTV HR21 (DIRECTV Plus HD DVR)
CNET did not review the DirecTV HR21 but we did review the HR20, which is very similar.
Review date: 03/18/2008 Specs:
HD DVR =15.0 in x 11.8 in x 3.0 in =200 hour(s)=2 =Remote control
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Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR
 The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.
Review date: 02/19/2008 Release date: 08/15/2007 Specs:
DVR =16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in =Black =350 =1 =Remote control
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8.7
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TiVo HD DVR (20-HD hours)
While 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.
Review date: 07/23/2007 Release date: 08/15/2007 Specs:
DVR =16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in =190 hour(s)=2 =TiVo =Remote control
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8.3
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SanDisk V-Mate
Though its lacks CompactFlash support, the SanDisk V-Mate is ultimately a slicker and more feature-rich mini digital VCR than the similarly priced Neuros Recorder 2 Plus.
Review date: 01/30/2007 Release date: 11/01/2006 Specs:
5.1 in x 2.6 in x 0.8 in
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7.3
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DirecTV HR20 (DirecTV Plus HD DVR)
The DirecTV HR20 is easy to use and offers plenty of features, but its operational bugs make use more of a headache than with other DVRs.
Review date: 10/03/2006 Release date: 09/01/2006 Specs:
HD DVR =15.1 in x 12.2 in x 2.8 in =200 hour(s)=4 =Remote control
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7.4
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Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Plus
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Plus provides a straightforward way to get video content onto your portable device without the need for a PC.
Review date: 09/14/2006 Release date: 08/10/2006
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7.0
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TiVo Series3 HD DVR (32-HD hours)
The Series3 delivers dual-tuner HD recording and some worthwhile networking features to cable customers, but the exorbitant price tag will be too much for all but the most devoted TiVo fans.
Review date: 09/11/2006 Specs:
DVR =16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in =300 hour(s)=2 =TiVo =Remote control
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7.7
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TiVo Series2 DT (80-hours)
While 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.
Review date: 04/25/2006 Release date: 04/25/2006 Specs:
DVR =15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in =80 hour(s)=TiVo
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7.4
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TiVo Series2 DT (180-hours)
While 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.
Review date: 04/25/2006 Release date: 04/25/2006 Specs:
DVR =15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in =180 hour(s)=TiVo
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7.4
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Dish Network ViP622 (200-hour DVR)
 The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.
Review date: 04/10/2006 Release date: 03/01/2006 Specs:
DVR =16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in =Silver =3 =Remote control
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8.7
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Dish Network DP625
Review date: 08/16/2005 Release date: 03/15/2005 Specs:
DVR / Satellite TV receiver =16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in =Silver =100 hour(s)=2 =4x =15x =60x =300x =Universal remote control
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Dish Network DP522
Review date: 08/12/2005 Specs:
DVR / Satellite TV receiver =16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in =Silver =100 hour(s)=2 =4x =15x =60x =300x =Universal remote control
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Digital Networks ReplayTV RTV5504 (40-hour DVR)
Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.
Review date: 08/09/2005 Specs:
DVR =16.9 in x 14 in x 3 in =40 hour(s)=ReplayTV =2x =4x =16x =20x =Universal remote control =1 year warranty
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7.0
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Digital Networks ReplayTV RTV5508 (80-hour DVR)
Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.
Review date: 08/09/2005 Specs:
DVR =16.9 in x 14 in x 3 in =80 hour(s)=ReplayTV =2x =4x =16x =20x =Universal remote control =1 year warranty
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7.0
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Digital Networks ReplayTV RTV5532 (320-hour DVR)
Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.
Review date: 08/09/2005 Specs:
DVR =16.9 in x 14 in x 3 in =320 hour(s)=ReplayTV =2x =4x =16x =20x =Universal remote control =1 year warranty
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7.0
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Digital Networks ReplayTV RTV5516 (160-hour DVR)
Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.
Review date: 08/09/2005 Specs:
DVR =16.9 in x 14 in x 3 in =160 hour(s)=ReplayTV =2x =4x =16x =20x =Universal remote control =1 year warranty
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7.0
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DirecTV R10 (70-hour TiVo)
The R10 receiver delivers TiVo's best-in-class DVR to DirecTV subscribers at an unbeatable price.
Review date: 07/28/2005
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7.1
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Dish Networks DVR 942 HD
If you can't wait for MPEG-4 but simply must have an HD DVR now, you could do a lot worse than the feature-packed Dish Player-DVR 942.
Review date: 05/16/2005 Release date: 04/01/2005 Specs:
DVR / Satellite TV receiver =16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in =Silver =180 hour(s)=2 =4x =15x =60x =300x =Universal remote control
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7.4
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DirecTV HD DVR (HD TiVo)
If you're a DirecTV viewer who just can't live without the TiVo interface and can settle for its operational caveats, the aging DirecTV HR10-250 HD TiVo is a worthwhile DVR option.
Review date: 01/19/2005 Release date: 05/01/2004 Specs:
DVR / Satellite TV receiver =15 in x 12 in x 3 in =TiVo =Remote control
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7.0
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Sony DHG-HDD250
Review date: 01/13/2005 Release date: 12/31/2004 Specs:
HD DVR =16.9 in x 14.1 in x 3.3 in =200 hour(s)=Universal remote control
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Sony DHG-HDD500
Review date: 01/13/2005 Release date: 12/31/2004 Specs:
HD DVR =16.9 in x 14.1 in x 3.3 in =400 hour(s)=Universal remote control
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Humax DRT800 (80-hour TiVo)
The Humax DRT800 offers an excellent combination of TiVo and DVD-recorder functionality--but you'll need to pay a subscription fee to use it.
Review date: 11/16/2004 Release date: 10/14/2004 Specs:
DVR =16.5 in x 12.8 in x 3 in =Black =80 hour(s)=1 =TiVo =Remote control =1 year warranty
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7.8
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Humax DRT400 (40-hour TiVo)
The Humax DRT800 offers an excellent combination of TiVo and DVD-recorder functionality--but you'll need to pay a subscription fee to use it.
Review date: 11/16/2004 Release date: 10/14/2004 Specs:
DVR =16.5 in x 12.8 in x 3 in =40 hour(s)=1 =TiVo =Remote control =1 year warranty
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7.8
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