The Directv R10 is a Series 2 TiVo, but understand that there's a difference between Standalone Series 2 TiVos and Directv Series 2 TiVos. Standalones have active USB ports, can be connected to the internet, and can network with each other and your home computer. Directv TiVos, of any series, have inactive USB ports and cannot be networked in any way. The clearly have other advantages and are generally cost less to operate, but down the road we hope that some of the Standalone features migrate over to their DTV counterparts.