The suggestion earlier in this tread was for a combo unit with a DVD recorder. This is slightly different because it just has a DVD player, not DVD recorder. I'd admit I should have done better research. I wasn't aware there were also DVD player/Tivo combo units. I should have assumed there would be. Oh well. Anyway for the $50 more I can get the functionality I want with the combo unit or spend more for separate components. At this point the combo unit seems the best choice. I understand that if one breaks I'm out of luck with both. Generally I try to keep away from from combo units for the point made above, if something breaks I'm out to components, not just one. For an extra $50 I think I am willing to give it a shot.