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So, which is right for you.   Well if you don't know after reading this far,  I may not be able to help.  But I have  come up with some basic types of users who will be using these receivers and which receiver is probably the best for their needs.  Here are my specific recommendations.

Cable Users - Grab a TiVo or ReplayTV.   DishPlayer will just not work for you.  They both work exceptionally well for cable users because of their ability to record cable TV using built in tuners.   Personally, I have both a TiVo and ReplayTV set up to run TV throughout my house.

Dish Network Users who get locals - If you are a current dish network user or are thinking of getting it, check to see if you can get local channels over the satellite.  If you can, the DishPlayer is a satellite receiver and PTV in one, so you will save some money and get many PTV features in one box.

Satellite Users Who can't get Locals on their satellite. - You will need to stick with ReplayTV or TiVo to be able to record your OTA channels.   

High End Theater - If you don't mind a complex remote control (or are using a universal remote as I am) and need a unit that will integrate into almost any system, choose the ReplayTV.

Obviously, the TiVo had a disadvantage of being the oldest software in the round-up.  I will be sure to keep you updated when the new software comes out, so stay tuned for an update.

Have something to add?  Don't quite agree?  Send you feedback to me at info@jriver.com and I would be glad to add it here.

Review by Jake Pratt on 2/20/2000 

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