I've always loved my TiVo but, now that they've upgraded the software, I love it even more. The new version lets you "prioritize" Season Passes, meaning that you can tell it to record your favorite shows every time they're on but if one is opposite another, the higher-priority one gets recorded. You can also search its database by actor, director or keyword, and you can tell it to start recording a show 1-10 minutes early (for shows that don't start precisely on the hour). It's wonderful and, two years from now, it will seem as primitive as a 300 baud modem. More details at www.tivo.com.