ReplayTV 5516 (160-hour DVR)

alaScore 59

151 reviews

May, 2013

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the ReplayTV 5516 (160-hour DVR) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 59/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the ReplayTV 5516 (160-hour DVR)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 user reviews of the ReplayTV 5516 (160-hour DVR) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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54% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Definately used but still works

 

Definately used but still works

I purchased this DVR because I have 2 boxes already and one broke. I love the service and software that it uses. They do not manufacture the units any more so I purchased a used one. It was sent pretty quickly (10 days) and I was taken back by the...

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Terrible Service Ruins Everything

 

Terrible Service Ruins Everything

When my ReplayTV worked, it was great. (Though now having tried others, it was worse--except for those few features, like commercial skip, that they took out anyway.) But every single time I had to get support from them, it was an awful experience....

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ReplayTV is THE Best!

 

ReplayTV is THE Best!

One of my ReplayTV boxes is a 4500 model purchased in 2002. It has NEVER needed repair. On the RARE occasion (less than a Windows-based computer) it hangs, just reboot it by pushing and holding the power button until it reboots itself - instructions...

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NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS

 

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS

im not going to write a long review on this. i've had mine for about 6 month now and it has broken down 3 times!! everything was coverd under warrenty but each time i have to ship it back,it takes about a month to get back. imagin having to re-enter...

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Both units working great for over 2 years.

 

Both units working great for over 2 years.

Believe what you want. Both of mine have been working for over 2 years and both were refurbs. I really love commercial skip. Best feature they ever added. I have had 1 unit hang twice you simple unplug it and it solves the problem. Also have a tivo and...

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Can I give it less than one star? ReplayTV is an awful, awful company!

 

Can I give it less than one star? ReplayTV is an awful, awful company!

I had a Panasonic ShowStopper 2000 (made by ReplayTV). I got it in 2000 or 2001. Worked great. Loved the features. Couldn't live without it. Well I decided to upgrade to get some of the newer features, plus my remote was broken and I couldn't find any...

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Replay - Simply The Best!

 

Replay - Simply The Best!

Some of the things that people are writing about must be from just a damaged unit. I have had this unit for over a year and it works great every time. Even when DirecTV decided to quit supporting it, your forced to get their own Directv Tivo unit. I...

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Died after 2 months, then a week after having it fixed...

 

Died after 2 months, then a week after having it fixed...

If it worked for more than 2 months it would be a decent product. But it didn't. Then after having it repaired under warranty (I had to pay for shipping) it started locking up and losing the input signal within a week after getting it back. The 800...

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ReplayTV RTV5516 It's ok but could be better.

 

ReplayTV RTV5516 It's ok but could be better.

This is my 1st DVR. I'm a Network Engineer and I was disappointed at how difficult it was for the Replay to connect to my DHCP server and get 'online' using my home network. I live in Fresno, CA. it's the 3rd largest city in the state yet there was not...

Product Specifications

The ReplayTV 5516 has everything that makes DVRs great and advance features that make it the best DVR available today. PRODUCT FEATURES: Easy tape-free recording; Pause and instant replay live TV; Progressive Scan for digital TVs; Digital Audio out for Home Theaters.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14in
Height:3in
Width:16.9in

DVR

Available Services:ReplayTV
Max Recording Capacity:160hour(s)
Type:DVR
Upgradable Firmware: Yes

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Manufacturer:ReplayTV
Model:5516
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:ReplayTV
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