What’s the difference between a cable DVR and an independent brand?
A cable DVR is integrated into your digital cable service so that things work together. With an independent, store-bought DVR, you’ll have to adjust to a new on-screen menu that looks and behaves very differently from your digital cable menu. A cable DVR uses the same menu and on-screen system you already know. It makes selecting, recording and playing back recorded shows easier and more intuitive.