The only reason I can think to recommend buying the SAM2000 would be to get in early on the class action law suit that will no doubt result from the corporate malfeasance that got it to market. The unit simply does not work. It's really that bad.I bought this hoping to use it with my TiVo. Some of the basic functions (Play, Pause, Record) work, but the menu button will not -- and it won't learn new commands. The learn function literally does nothing but flash an "ERR" message (and chirp an annoying BUZZ).I would doubt very seriously that this unit was tested at all by its manufacturer. I figured the other reviewers were exaggerating (or not technically inclined). They were right; and man, was I wrong.ZERO stars. Do not buy this product.Amazon staff - you should remove the SAM2000 from your inventory and sue its distributor.