If I wanted a TAPE machine that I have to fast forward or rewind and wait for the tape to finally get there I would have bought that. Instead I'm stuck with waiting for ff and rr with this amazingly poorly designed product. Ever hear of 30sec SKIP? Doesn't work on this box. The designers are stuck in the 80's!

I've had the DirecTV version of TIVO for HD installed for the past few weeks.

HR20 HD DVR Issues so far: 09/09/06

Update: 01/13/07 completely replaced box for a second new one. Currently having massive AUDIO and VIDEO digital noise hits. I hope it's fixed after it downloads all the programing in the next 24hours.... 

1) You can't switch from tuner to tuner on the fly like you can with TIVO. THIS TOTALLY SUCKS!! Let me reiterate this TOTALLY SUCKS!

2) HR20 locks up constantly 1-3 times each week. Requires unplugging unit and going through ENTIRE reboot cycle this takes about 10 minutes to reboot.

3) The interface BLOWS! it's horrible. For those who love your TIVO units there is NO comparison. Just try to easily select a SEASON PASS. Or better yet, try to delete a program that you've already recorded...or delete it as you're watching it...good luck!

4) What, I can't skip ahead... I must actually WATCH pictures in FF or RR... (is there a hidden tape inside this stupid box?).

5) update: now the audio is dropping out...picture stays on, but audio drops for about 1-2minutes..then magically i can hear it again.

I did call customer support, and they said the new software update will take place in October 06', but this will not address the poor HCI design of the interface. It's just NOT logical...

More later depending on the comments I receive here... Basically go buy a new TIVO. Sorry DirecTV,not only did you blow it, you blew it bad enough for me to blog about how bad it really is...stay away, FAR away!