Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

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

DIRECTV HR21 (DIRECTV Plus HD DVR)
CNET did not review the DirecTV HR21 but we did review the HR20, which is very similar.
Specs: HD DVR, 15.0 in x 11.8 in x 3.0 in, 200 hour(s), 2, Remote control

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.
Specs: DVR, 16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in, Black, 350, 1, Remote control

TiVo TCD652160 (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.
Specs: DVR, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 190, 2, TiVo, Remote control

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.
Specs: 5.1 in x 2.6 in x 0.8 in

TiVo Series3 HD DVR (32-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.
Specs: DVR, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 3.4 in, 300 hour(s), 2, TiVo, Remote control

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

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.
Specs: DVR, 16.0 in x 13.0 in x 3.5 in, Silver, 200 hour(s), 3, Universal remote control

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.
Specs: DVR, 16.5 in x 12.8 in x 3 in, 40 hour(s), 1, TiVo, Remote control, 1 year warranty

TiVo Series2 DVR (40-hours)
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