I've downloaded shows before. I mostly do it for control. I don't want to have to show up at exactly 9pm to watch something; I want to be able to watch it around 7 the next day, while I'm doing dishes, then continue watching it at my desk while I'm clearing out my email, or while doing something else.
I could get a DVR, but I can't drag a DVR with me around the house as I'm doing chores.
I could get a DVR, but I can't drag a DVR with me around the house as I'm doing chores.