The Bottom Line: The TiVo Premiere Elite might be a luxury, but it's definitely a luxury worth paying for.

Specs: HD DVR, 300 hour(s), 16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.4 in, 4, TiVo, Universal remote control

The Bottom Line: For someone who wants to DVR-ify an HD antenna setup without paying monthly fees, the Channel Master CM-7000PAL is the easiest solution available.

Specs: 2, Remote control, 1 year warranty

The Bottom Line: If you can get past the high price of entry, the Moxi HD DVR's bevy of network and Internet-enhanced features--and its capability of recording three programs at once--make it a potentially worthwhile TiVo competitor.

Specs: 17.0 in x 10.5 in x 3.0 in, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: HD DVR, 150 hour(s), 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 2, TiVo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: DVR, 190, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 2, TiVo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: HD DVR, 200 hour(s), 15.1 in x 12.2 in x 2.8 in, 4, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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.

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: DVR, 300 hour(s), 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 2, TiVo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: DVR, 80 hour(s), 15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in, TiVo

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: DVR, 180 hour(s), 15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in, TiVo