The ReplayTV 5000 series is, quite simply, the best standard-def DVR ever made. Before the MPAA started getting ahold of the DVR world and removing features (like in the 5500 series), this had automatic commercial detection/skipping, a 30-second skip option, optional lifetime subscription, and show sharing online! The show sharing is still going strong on the community site poopli.com. Additionally, it has a user-serviceable hard drive, a well-designed user interface, continuing support when needed (like with the United States change in the Daylight Saving Time start date), and some fun easter eggs.
This entry covers the RTV 5040,
