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I just had 3 of them installed (replacing SD tivo's, I kept a HR10 (HD Tivo) as backup.) So far so good, it hasn't eaten any recordings but I've only had them a few days. Personally, I like the improved responsiveness of the menu's, the lack of the 3 second auto rewind that tivo does when coming out of fast forward, and a number of the UI changes. Oh, and getting my local's in MPEG-4 is great too. I've had LA HD channels for ABC and CBS for a year or so but it's nice seeing NBC and FOX finally.

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This is our Third DVR after a SD Tivo and HR10 Tivo. All units are still in use and function like new. With our first unit I performed a Weeknees update that went flawless. My only reason to update was to have local HD support without an off air antenna.

I outline these facts to indicate that we are experienced judges between the boxes. This new DVR leaves much by the side of the road in usability. The back-skip on Fast Forward or RR, the intuitive remote and UI and overall smooth operation of the Tivo software is much missed. This unit continues freeze during playback, suffer drops in audio during playback of passed programs and complicated operational controls.

I have given the unit until the end of the week to show me its charms before sending it back to the mother ship. I will get an “old” HR10 unit and a good outdoor antenna and live with the off air signal. Testing in progress. Hopes low…
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