DIRECTV and TiVo to Launch New HD DIRECTV DVR with TiVo Service

[Hemi 6.1]

WOW, Now this would possible make me come back to D*. Be an interesting 2009 for me . D* using TiVo,
E* well Who really knows, My guess paying off TiVo and sell to D*
Fios coming to my neighborhood.
IF D* gets TIVO DVRS by next summer ,along with more premiums. I'll be back.

[Rey]

WOW, Now this would possible make me come back to D*. Be an interesting 2009 for me . D* using TiVo,
E* well Who really knows, My guess paying off TiVo and sell to D*
Fios coming to my neighborhood.
IF D* gets TIVO DVRS by next summer ,along with more premiums. I'll be back.

alright!!

[JamesJ]

how did the old tivos compare to our current HR series? better or worse?

This is a deeper question then you know

Depends on if you like tivo or not, personally I loved it..It was a very easy G.U.I. to learn, and for me it was ROCK solid never missed a recording (okay maybe once, but I doubt it). Also D* recievers have come a long way, and I am VERY comfortable using them, and depending on them...I think Directv has done a solid job in making their HD DVR's and I think some things that are coming up in them will take them that much further. Now one thing I will say is this, I doubt The Tivos would do interactive features and stuff like that, I think Directv will hold some cards close to their chest to make sure, if you want the FULL directv experience you will need a directv box, but I guess we will all see in a year. I need a countdown sig now

[Hemi 6.1]

how did the old tivos compare to our current HR series? better or worse?

Well judging by the D* tivo receiver I had, It functioned way better then any D* H20 or HR 20 that I've ever used. ,But mine needed a new hardrive,and power supply after 3 years. So did the one I bought off EBAY thats still in my closet,that was made in 2003.
So if the parts are made by D* and the software made by TIVO, I'd say LOOK OUT E*.

[Rey]

i guess what i'm saying stuart is all i want is a fast responsive dvr with DLB and ota built in with no hiccups. i'm hoping that this move will help D perfect the software of what we have now too.

[Rey]

Well judging by the D* tivo receiver I had, It functioned way better then any D* H20 or HR 20 that I've ever used. ,But my needed a new hardrive,and power supply after 3 years. So if the parts are made by D* and the software made by TIVO, I'd say LOOK OUT E*.

that's what i'm really interested in. if tivo can really perfect the software on D's current dvr's that would be superb news!

[JamesJ]

i guess what i'm saying stuart is all i want is a fast responsive dvr with DLB and ota built in with no hiccups. i'm hoping that this move will help D perfect the software of what we have now too.

yes My tivos were always fast and responsive, and the Tivo HD box did have OTA, now I dont know if The Tivos will have OTA as we have seen Directv move away from it...but who knows....

[Hemi 6.1]

alright!!

D* has made me some good offers to come back too. But E* added all those HD premiums so I'm not quite ready yet.

[Rey]

D* has made me some good offers to come back too. But E* added all those HD premiums so I'm not quite ready yet.

besides this new tivo dvr would be for late 2009 so it'll be awhile.

[Ramy]

i guess what i'm saying stuart is all i want is a fast responsive dvr with DLB and ota built in with no hiccups. i'm hoping that this move will help D perfect the software of what we have now too.

That is the only thing I miss is the Dual Live Buffers too.