ReplayTV DVR Reviews

"Hard disc recorders may well be the next generation of home video recording...The RePlayTV Series 5500 Digital Video Recorder is available in three variants -- all identical except for the size of the hard drive: Model 5504 (40GB), Model 5508 (80GB), and Model 5516 (160GB...Unlike previous year's or competitor's models, there is no additional month charge with the Series 5500 for the first three years of operation...The Series 5500 also provides an extensive on-screen electronic program guide (EPG), which has a grid-like appearance...Final Take - Overall, the RePlayTV 5500 Digital Video Recorder is a terrific product..." read more »

"The code "shows" in the menu; however, the IR flasher does not emit anything when you run through the "check the code" to turn on the 'cable box...View topic - Samsung STB controlled by replaytv 2001 and pana showstopper...I am trying to control a Samgung SIR-T165 and a SIR-T151 respectively..." read more »

"To my surprise, even after 10 minutes' intensive Q&A, successful verification of my original order and approval of a return, the ReplayTV agent still cannot give me the Return Material Authorization (RMA) number over the phone...Even if you have a bad credit history, arrears or CCJ's, Loansite's top lenders can help you compare loans and find a low APR secured loan, homeowner loan or tenant loan with fast approval in principle...If you are able to secure a bad credit auto loan, you should consider it to be a second chance to improve your credit rating by making all auto loan payments on time..." read more »

"Replay TV 2004 is pretty much a VCR, although its manufacturers hate to admit it...Never juggle tapes again, always something to watch on tv...I never have to worry about missing my favorite shows and don't have to worry about the......" read more »

"Has anyone else had this problem...They were supposed to capture my original remote to my 8090's...but instead they put in the 1st version of ReplayTV's remote which does not work with my 2020..." read more »

"Like a VCR, if you want to record your favorite show while you're away from home, you can store it on the 3030's hard drive and watch it later...The ReplayTV 3030 pauses live broadcasts and resumes play at your leisure...We recommend using the highest setting for movies and the middle level for sporting events, sitcoms, and other programs, then erasing the content immediately after viewing it...Connecting the 3030 to our home theater system took about 15 minutes..." read more »

"After using the gizmo for a while, I can confirm that these things deserve a lot of the good press they deserve...I wouldn't recommend getting anything less than a 60 hour unit, and you're looking at a big chunk of change for those right now...It fits nicely in the hand and seems to be good for one-thumb button pushing..." read more »

"More interfaces for audio and video than Tivo, if you can get them to work...I actually tried this product twice thinking that I had gotten a bad unit the first time...After using TiVo for over 1 year I was glad t......" read more »

"This is indeed a sad day for me but the time has come for me to sell my ReplayTV 4080 with 160 GB HD and lifetime service...As I said I am selling a lifetime activated ReplayTV 4080 upgraded with a 160 GB hard drive...I have been a long time member and ReplayTV user and I am also one of the top 4k IVS sharers at Poopli so it really pains me to let go of ReplayTV..." read more »

"I DO recommend that you get the largest-volume model you can afford; the Replay has greatly increased our appetite for things on tape...Take a chance & order one today - there is a reason why 95% of the people who have a DVR (digital video recorder) say they would recommend it to their friends...You're into a really good show, and suddenly your wife starts nagging you about something......" read more »