If you've never used anything but a VCR, you'll be thrilled with any Explorer DVR. The experience is MUCH better than using a VCR - akin to moving from a typewriter to a computer.

Sure, it will screw up a bit - miss some shows, and you'll have to fuss with it, but you are still way better off than you were sitting watching the blinking 12:00 on your VCR.