Photos: Top 10 products with high 'wife-acceptance factor'

10. Dual-tuner DVR

OK, the new TiVo Series3 is way overpriced. But whether you opt for it, the Dish Network ViP622, the DirecTV HR20, or one of the many "free" DVRs you can get from local cable operators around the country, just make sure it has dual tuners; that is, the ability to record two shows simultaneously. That feature has already saved more relationships than Dr. Phil.

Read CNET's comparison of three DVRs

Photo by Tivo