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The HUMAX DRT800 is a combination TiVo Series2 DVR and DVD Recorder. This product makes use of the features of the typical features found in the TiVo service including recording/rewinding/pausing live TV, and electronic program guide, time-shifting, and "TiVo Suggestions" of recommended viewing. The DRT800 has a built-in hard drive that can store up to 80 hours of television programming. If you're hard drive gets filled up, you can easily archive your favorite programs to DVD using the DRT800's built-in DVD recorder; the DVD recording process also leverages the TiVo graphical user interface, simplifying the task.

The DRT800 was originally released in October 2004 and sold for $499. To make use of the TiVo features, you must pay for a subscription.

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Tivo interface is best of all available DVR's.
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Incorporates a DVD player/burner to archive shows.
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Heuristic logic behind 'Tivo Suggestions' is unique amongst all DVR's
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Tivo has numerous partnerships making downloads available for viewing (i.e. Amazon Unbox)
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Incorporates front panel AV inputs including Firewire enabling easy transfer from a camcorder to hard drive or DVD
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Limited storage capacity at the highest video quality settings
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Lacks an integrated network adapter.
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    Key Features:

    Capacity 80 GB
    DVR Features Satellite, OTA, Cable, DVD Recorder, Home Media
    DVR Service TiVo
    Manufacturer Humax
    Price $400.00
    Product Line Series 2
    Release Date Oct. 14, 2004

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    3 contributors -  Erik, heapatrouble, Example Name
    Created: 12/15/2005 - 14:16
    Modified: 06/30/2008 - 14:31
    Model # variations:

    DRT, 800, DRT800