On the tivo the only time I would have the problem is if there was no show description and that was rare. I don't have direct tv just digital cable so maybe that makes a difference. I never had the tivo record a show twice and have the same info for the show description.

I could do a manual record but that defeats the purpose of having the DVR for me. I just want to be able to pick a show and not have to think about when it's on or if it gets moved. Many of the shows I watch get moved around like on the cartoon network I think the change the adult swim schedule about every week.