Digital Networks Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

The Bottom Line: Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.

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

The Bottom Line: Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.

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

The Bottom Line: Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.

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

The Bottom Line: Multiroom video streaming and third-party PC software make the ReplayTV 5500 series a worthwhile alternative to TiVo for advanced DVR users.

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

The Bottom Line: Dish Networks' DVR 921 is an excellent all-in-one solution for recording satellite and over-the-air HDTV.

Specs: DVR, 16 in x 14.3 in x 5.2 in, Platinum, 180 hour(s), 2, 4x, 15x, 60x, 300x, Universal remote control

The Bottom Line: With a huge hard drive and most of the functionality of TiVo, the first "free" DVR is a great value.

Specs: DVR, 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, Black, 100 hour(s), 4x, 15x, 60x, 300x, Universal remote control

The Bottom Line: The ReplayTV 4000 series gives its controversial features to a bigger audience now that broadband and home networks aren't required.

Specs: DVR, 16.9 in x 13.9 in x 3.5 in, Silver, 40 hour(s), 1, ReplayTV, 2x, 4x, 16x, 20x, 181, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

The Bottom Line: While it lacks some features found on competing satellite DVRs, this is a reasonable option for current Dish Network subscribers.

Specs: DVR, Black, 35 hour(s), 1, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

Specs: DVR, 16.9 in x 13.9 in x 3 in, Metallic gray, 40 hour(s), 1, ReplayTV, 2x, 4x, 16x, 20x, 181, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

Specs: DVR, 16.9 in x 13.9 in x 3.5 in, Silver, 40 hour(s), 1, ReplayTV, 2x, 4x, 16x, 20x, 181, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty