From the NY Times:

Since the introduction of TiVo in 1999, digital video recorders have attracted a growing base of fans who say the devices have altered more than their viewing habits. TiVo, they say, has changed their lives.

“We are part of the TiVolution,” said Kevin Everett, an ophthalmologist and TiVo user in Birmingham, Mich., in an e-mail message. “If there is one electronic box I would not give up, it’s my TiVo.”

Amen! It’s sad, but this article represents my exact sentiment. Tivo may very well be the greatest invention of our time. It’s even greater than the George Foreman Grill, which is saying a lot for me.