DVRs > DIRECTV DVRs

Advantages: Very easy to use, records 2 shows at the same time, rewind live shows
Disadvantages: Recorded program can only be watched on the DVR it is recorded on.

We have had our DVR for a few months. We have both cable and Direct TV and used mostly cable. We originally got the Direct TV for the NFL package. When we went to HD we decided to go with the HD DVR. I can't believe it took me so long to try the DVR. I absolutely love it. It is so easy to set programs to record and you can actually tape 2 programs at the same time. It is so nice to be able to easily set the DVR to record and not have to a VCR tape ...
...additional DVR's for other rooms in the house. We were told we could only get 1 HD DVR, from Direct TV, in a six month period, but we could buy the HD DVR at a store and have Direct TV come out and hook it up. We did and now have 3 HD DVR's. The DVR also allows you to pause or rewind and program you are watching, even if you are not recording it. The Direct TV HD DVR can also be programmed, by phone or internet, no matter where you are. It is very ... Read review

Advantages: Easy system to use, never miss a TV show.
Disadvantages: None.

We got Direct TV Plus HD DVR when we moved into this house about a year and a half ago. With all the great gadgets that go with a "Home Theater", this is just icing on the cake! We are reality TV junkies. With American Idol, Super Nanny, Wife Swap, Ghost Hunters, Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, Beauty and The Geek....You have the idea. A lot of these shows come on at the same time on the same night. Impossible to watch what we want at the time it airs. ...
...and all shows we want. Easy remote so that even I can record and go back to what I want to watch. We are able to record shows and then pull up the menu of all the shows recorded. Sometimes it's even the next night when we decide to watch the shows we recorded. One great feature about watching recorded shows is that you can fast forward through the commercials. Love it! You can also put the show on "Pause" which makes it perfect for letting the dog ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use, lots of memory
Disadvantages: Can't record more than two things at one time

We got this DVR when we got DirecTV. It is so great to be able to record your favorite TV shows without having to mess with a VCR. You can program it to record multiple shows at different times and days. You get a lot of options when you set something to record such as not recording re-runs. You can pause and rewind live tv and you can fast forward through commercials when you have recorded a show. The memory is huge so you have plenty of space. ...
...If you have movie channels a dvr really comes in handy when you can record tons of movies to watch later. Just remember that if the weather is bad and a channel isn't coming in it records that way and you can't record more than two things at the same time. ... Read review

Advantages: Durable, can skip commercials, never miss a show
Disadvantages: Does not support HD, Only single tuner

...2004, I bought Hubby a Tivo for Christmas. I wasn't sure if he would like it or not, because he's not one to like paying a monthly fee. But wow, do we love having it. It's the coolest thing ever! Ok, maybe not the coolest, but very helpful. Basically, Tivo is a Digital Video Recorder or "DVR". The cable and satellite tv companies have come out with their own DVR's. But after having the Dish Network DVR on another TV, we both agree that it's not Tivo...not ...
...just look to see what TiVo recorded! It'll even "learn" what you enjoy (you get to rate shows using the thumbs up/down buttons on the remote control) and will record shows that it thinks you will like. TiVo does get a little confused if more than one person is rating the shows, because Hubby and I have different tastes and it thinks we're one person. This feature can be turned off, however, and we have since done so. Initially, setting it up was ... Read review

Advantages: convient easy to read instructions
Disadvantages: kinda a big unit

...LOL So when I called Dish I was actually just looking for a new remote for my old reciever and the rep suggested that I try this DVR player. At the price offered I figured sure what the heck. Well I am soooooo happy that I got this reciever! I work different shifts and the convience of one of these recievers is awesome. It is very easy to program and I can program an option for just NEW episodes of my favorite shows and leave it in schedule. It will ... Read review