Thread: 2 DVR's at sign up?

Will either DTV or E* give you 2 free HD DVR's at sign up? I think someone said dish would but I can't locate any deals like that.

I've had a difficult time making up my mind on which sat provider to go with, but I'm gonna put myself out of my misery within a few days.

godish dot com has a good deal but don't offer 2 free HD DVR's. I also noticed an HR21 at BB for $160. Anything wrong with me buying it myself if I go DTV?

Originally Posted by LT9000

godish dot com has a good deal but don't offer 2 free HD DVR's. I also noticed an HR21 at BB for $160. Anything wrong with me buying it myself if I go DTV?

Nothing wrong with going to Best Buy but just remember that you are not buying the receiver. The $160 is for the opportunity to lease the receiver from Directv.

Both companies charge for a second DVR... however Dish DVRs have the ability to service 2 rooms for no extra charge.

If you absolutely want two seperate DVR receivers, I highly recommend leasing and just paying the "Upgrade Fee" for the second receiver.... I really don't see any point in purchasing receivers... with a lease, you get a much better warranty so when that hard drive fails down the line, it's much easier to get a replacement.

Originally Posted by tastim

Both companies charge for a second DVR... however Dish DVRs have the ability to service 2 rooms for no extra charge.

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To clarify, only one room will be HD, the other will be SD, but yes, you can feed to seperate tvs with the 622/722

Originally Posted by msmith198025

To clarify, only one room will be HD, the other will be SD, but yes, you can feed to seperate tvs with the 622/722

And if both TV's are being used you can not record another program except the ones being watched.

Originally Posted by JAG72

And if both TV's are being used you can not record another program except the ones being watched.

Or you can watch programs that have already been recorded. I don't ever watch Live TV anymore

Here's another thing.

There are trees to the South of my house. Does this make a case for D* over E*? I have heard D*sats are at higher elevation than E*. I plan on watching both HD and SD programing.

Originally Posted by LT9000

Here's another thing.

There are trees to the South of my house. Does this make a case for D* over E*? I have heard D*sats are at higher elevation than E*. I plan on watching both HD and SD programing.

That is to tough to tell without seeing the location. If this might be an issue you could always find a local installer and have them come out to do a survey.

In 2006, Dish allowed me to sign up with 2 HD DVRs after a bit of begging.

When signing up for DirecTV this year, D* absolutely refused my request for a second HD DVR, telling me to request another "after 6 months of paying my bill on time." I "bought" my 2nd at Costco.