Shop for digital video recorders (dvrs)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 47 reviews

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. Read review

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 338 reviews

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. Read review

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

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  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 105 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today. Read review

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: 5.1 in x 2.6 in x 0.8 in

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the DirecTV HR21 but we did review the HR20, which is very similar. Read review

Specs: HD DVR, 15.0 in x 11.8 in x 3.0 in, 200 hour(s), 2, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 8.3 in x 8.8 in x 2 in

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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. Read review

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews

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. Read review

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

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Specs: 8.5 in x 10.3 in x 2 in, 40 hour(s)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

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. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: 9.8 in x 6.5 in x 1.5 in

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Specs: 15.1 in x 11.4 in x 2.8 in, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 9.8 in x 6.5 in x 1.5 in

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: 17 in x 11.3 in x 2.2 in, Remote control

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 111 reviews

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

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

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: DVR, 15.0 in x 11.5 in x 3.0 in, 100 hour(s), Remote control

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

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

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Specs: DVR, 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, 80 hour(s), TiVo, Universal remote control

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 159 reviews

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