Humax TiVo Series2T DVR/DVD-R/RW Recorder Combo - DRT800

• Reviewed by: str8shooter

  Strengths: Pretty decent amount of recording capacity, Ability to save programs to DVD, Buttons on front of unit, Now compatible with TiVo2Go for transfers to PC.

  Weaknesses: Remote seems a little slugish, doesn't like DVD +R discs

  Overall: I've had the Humax for quite some time now, it hasn't given us any significant problems. The convenience of burning to DVD is nice, but we really don't use it all that much. I planned to use it to feed my home video stuff into it and then record to DVD. (but I haven't got around to it yet......) If only someone could create more time to play with our toys!

• Reviewed by: c_irie

  Strengths: Ease of use and easy set up

  Weaknesses: a slight hiccup when the channels are changed

  Overall: this is a good buy and very easy to use the wireless option is great and the burner works well with very little instruction. for some reason the tivo desktop is working off and on with occasional dificulties with the transfers. overall very satisfied with the buy

• Reviewed by: ljbuchman

  Strengths: easy set up, works as advertised except for infrequent burn malfunctions

  Weaknesses: dvd burner malfunctioned twice in 50 tries. one of the malfunctions required a reboot which was fine. the watch tv while you record feature is a little quirky and the remote is a bit limited

  Overall: the remote limitation is that is does not handle the cable box very efficiently - channel changing is extremely slow. all other functions are fine. good product it works as it is designed

• Reviewed by: Derekwhite9999

  Strengths: Ability to record DVD-R and DVD-RW with ease; Can use with cable (analog or digital) or satellite; Easy to use; 4 different recording quality levels

  Weaknesses: Only USB 1.1; Only 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless network adapters work with it currently; 90-day labor warranty (why so short?)

  Overall: I like pretty much everything about this unit. Along with the TiVo service, this unit has everything you need and almost everything you want in a DVR/DVD Recorder. It's easy to do the Guided Setup; just follow the instructions. It's very easy to use due to it being so menu-driven. (I still haven't figured out what each key's function is on every different menu.) It's very simple to record programs. It allows you to search for movies or shows by title, director, actor, keyword. Once you find one that looks interesting, just press a few buttons --there are some quick-key methods that I haven't got all figured out yet; I've got to read that manual sometime -- and presto, it's records it for you. It's very easy to record shows onto DVD-R and DVD-RW, and the recorded DVDs played in my computer and my DVD player (about 1 year old). I purchased my unit new on eBay for about $230, including shipping charges. I would suggest also buying a USB 1.1 wireless network adapter, so you don't have to tie up your phone line except initially, for the Guided Setup phase. Check the TiVo website and buy one of their recommended adapters from whatever source you desire. Make sure you buy one for a Humax. (I even bought one that TiVo had listed as "reported to work" with the Humax, and it works without a problem.)

• Reviewed by: ksfmpo

  Strengths: easy to set up , combination dvd player recorder, can directly import video from digital video camera

  Weaknesses: uses dvd-r, dvd-rw only

  Overall: Overall the best choice for a Tivo if you only have one. You can get four 1 hr episodes on one dvd. It uses the same Tivo interface. It has totally changes the way I watch TV.