What is DIRECTV's new GENIE?

[Scott Greczkowski]

For the last few months I have been hearing buzz about the DIRECTV Genie, the word I have been getting from a number of contacts was that it was DIRECTV's answer for the DISH Hopper AutoHop commercial skip feature. However I was sent something last night that shows this MIGHT not be the case.

So what is it?

Take a look and tell me what you think the new DIRECTV Genie is...

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[lparsons21]

Just a WAG, but it looks to me that it will be a rebranded system consisting of the HR34+RVU clients, making it a direct competitor to the Hopper/Joey setup in ads.

[malt]

Considering that I might be switching over to Directv due to loss of BTN, I'll certainly be keeping my eye on this thread.

[msmith198025]

Just a WAG, but it looks to me that it will be a rebranded system consisting of the HR34+RVU clients, making it a direct competitor to the Hopper/Joey setup in ads.

I am thinking the same thing, still perhaps with am auto skip type feature. Scotts info still may yet have been accurate.

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[Scott Greczkowski]

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More info on what the Genie is...

SO WHY ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS GOING TO LOVE GENIE™?

Just take a look at the new features and benefits your customers will get:

GENIE™ SERVES YOUR ENTIRE HOME WITH ONE HD DVR — With Genie™, enjoy a full HD DVR experience on every TV in your home. Now you can record, pause, fast-forward, rewind and delete pre-recorded shows from any room. You can even start watching in one room and finish in any other. Plus, your family can watch the same pre-recorded show simultaneously in up to 4 rooms.

GENIE™ ELIMINATES RECORDING CONFLICTS —
Genie™ lets you record any 5 shows you want - all at the same time - all in HD - and all with one central HD DVR.

GENIE™ STORES ALL YOUR FAVORITES —
Genie™ has more than enough room, so you'll never have to delete your favorite shows to make room for new ones. Genie™ comes with 1 terabyte of HD DVR storage and up to 3 times more HD recording capacity than cable.

GENIE™ IS SUPER SMART — Genie™ even recommends new shows you might like, based on the ones you typically watch. It’s never been easier to discover new favorites.

With Genie™ leading the way, this first-time ever combination of instant rebates, incredible new hardware and DIRECTV programming has everything your customers will love. And the best bonus of all… it’s an offer designed to bring even more high-value customers to you.Based on one Genie HD DVR setup (model HR34 Advanced Whole-Home DVR only).

Requires a C31Client or an RVU-enabled TV/device for each additional room. Additional fees apply. Access to programming based on package selection. Blackout restrictions apply to sports programming. Program must air in HD to record in HD. 1-Requires C31 Client or an RVU-enabled TV/device for each additional room. Additional fees apply. 2-Access to programming based on package selection. Blackout restrictions apply to sports programming. Program must air in HD to record in HD. 3-Based on one Genie HD DVR setup (model HR34 Advanced Whole-Home DVR only). Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded. Program must air in HD to record in HD. Additional required legal: Remote viewing requires a model C31Client, H25 HD Receiver(s) or RVU-enabled TV/device in each additional room, a SWiM network and Advanced Receiver Service ($20/mo.). Visit directv.com/genie for complete details. To access HD programming, HD television equipment also required. Number of HD channels varies by package. Limit three remote viewings per Genie HD DVR (model HR34 Advanced Whole-Home DVR) at a time.