I personally think that Tivo is superior to the cable system offerings - I have some BIG issues with the user interface on those DVRs (for instance, on TWC's Scientific Atlanta 8000HD DVRs, you can't watch a program from the start while it's in the midst of recording it!). However, the rumor mill states that the user interface on TWC's DVRs is scheduled to be revamped within the next 1/2 year or so which will bring the user interface closer to the ease of use that Tivo is famous for. We'll have to see how good it actually gets. Then again, I'm picky about my DVRs - others may not even notice much of a difference.

Masaki