i must agree with robroy on Tivo remote being the best. it is skinny and the ergonomics is great. just feels right in your hand.

tivo's interface is such a pleasurable experience. i never tried replay but from what i read i rather have tivo's advance scheduling than replay's features.

i just bought my tivo through goodguys website and if you talk to a salesman over the phone you can get a 5 year warranty on the unit for $75. so if you buy it with a lifetime subscription, the total is $625. Tivo, for five years comes to a measly $0.34/day. well worth it!