Sucky DVR Software

Now on day 3 with FiOS and I find that the DVR software is really frustrating to use.

We use the DVR mostly to record shows for the kids. Most kids shows are on basic cable, and run several times a day. The FiOS DVR won't let you record a show during a specific time slot. So if you want to record a show, you have to record it every single time it's on. It's even worse for shows that are on in prime-time, but are also in syndication. For example, out local Fox affiliate carries The Simpsons in both prime time and in reruns during the day. The DVR doesn't distinguish between the two types of episodes.

There are also dumb usability problems. When you're in the program guide and want to record a show, you can set it to record all episodes of the show or a single episode. Fine. But if you want to program the DVR to record only new episodes of a show, you have to do it later in a different menu.

Stupid.

I sure hope they upgrade the software to address these issues.