TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

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, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 150 hour(s), 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, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 190, 2, TiVo, Remote control

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, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 300 hour(s), 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, 15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in, 80 hour(s), 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, 15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in, 180 hour(s), TiVo

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: DVR / Satellite TV receiver, 15 in x 12 in x 3 in, TiVo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The best interface on the planet and cool network options make TiVo Series2 the standalone DVR of choice.

Specs: DVR, 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, Black, 40 hour(s), TiVo, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

The Bottom Line: The best interface on the planet and cool network options make TiVo the standalone DVR of choice.

Specs: DVR, 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, Black, 80 hour(s), 1, TiVo, 181, Remote control, 1 year warranty

The Bottom Line: Humax takes the already great TiVo and enhances it with a colossal 300-hour capacity.

Specs: DVR, 15 in x 11.8 in x 3 in, Gray, 250 hour(s), 1, TiVo, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

The Bottom Line: The Philips DSR708's built-in TiVo-powered dual-tuner DVR is an ideal upgrade for any DirecTV subscriber.

Specs: DVR / Satellite TV receiver, 15 in x 12 in x 3 in, 70 hour(s), 2, TiVo, 225, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty