from: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/verizon-fios-hd-dvr-review-1-9/:

It seems that most have never learned to really enjoy a DVR, instead of thinking just like a VCR without tape. If you’re like us, you love your DVR, but wait impatiently for the next – that would be great. It is therefore with great anticipation that we ran the new FiOS HD DVR upgrade (1.9) to the test. Probably the greatest day since Verizon has released a DVR, it was instantly loved by those lucky enough to have access, through its external storage, enhanced multi-room functionality and smooth new user interface 16×9 HD. But does it meet our expectations? And can it compete with the likes of TiVo DVR or Windows Media Center? Well, you just have to click on you for those answers.