What hardware should I expect?

[Tom Bombadil]

There's nothing wrong with getting a refurbished receiver. You are only leasing, not purchasing. As long as it isn't a HR20, or the HR21 with 320GB drive, any of the other options are fine.

Sometimes getting a refurb is better than getting a new unit. Some refurbs were barely used, and then more rigorously tested before being shipped out. Odds of getting a malfunctioning unit is lower with a refurb than a sealed-in-the-box new unit. That is, unless you get a refurb that was beat to pieces, which is rare.

As Yorktown writes above, your contract does not specify or guarantee a new receiver.

[brisimon]

Thanks for the replies guys, I have no problems with a refurb, just wanted to make sure I knew what was the latest hardware. So it sounds like I want an HR22 or 23 with a 500GB drive, and a SWM setup to avoid adding more drops for the DVR locations. Thanks!