Rated 
I love it!
Started Oct 2, 2007
Strengths: Great TiVo user interface, can record HD shows with an OTA (over the air) antenna, works with Slingbox
Weaknesses: Sometimes it lags when you go through menus (not a major complaint), only 20 hours of HD content, not compatible with Satellite HD service (DirecTV, Dish Network, etc).
I have had this TiVo for a week and I absolutely love it. If you have an HDTV and you're in the market looking for HD DVR, this is a great option for you.
It's almost the same as the more expensive Series3 HD TiVo that was released earlier. This one (TiVo HD) has a smaller hard drive, no OLED screen, and regular (non-glow) TiVo remote. All of these are non-factors to me. There is an e-sata port on the back and you can upgrade the hard drive to up to 1TB of external storage for recording yoru shows. The port is not officially supported by TiVo yet; if I recall correctly the manual states that the e-sata port will be usable in the future. But, there is a TiVo hack that does not require opening up the box that allows you to use the e-sata port.
The TiVo is quiet and it replaced my Toshiba TiVo RS-TX20 Series 2. I do not subsribe to any cable HD service, just the normal cable channels. However, I am able to record HD shows by using an OTA antenna. The TiVo even goes online and gets TV scheduling for the shows that are aired using an antenna (this is done by entering your zip code).
The TiVo HD also works with the Slingbox Pro if you have the Slingbox HD Connect.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an HD TiVo/DVR. There really isn't the need to buy the more expensive Series3 that cost almost twice as much (unless you have the money to burn).
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