Setup for grandma
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Wait till you live through it with your parents. That is where I am coming from. Was not a positive experience for any of us (computers with Dad, TV with Mom). Now that they are both gone, it resonates even louder with me.I believe many are under estimating seniors. An old buddy of mine who turned 83 last month wouldn't be without his hr24 from Directv.
Heck our own senior member Bobby is a hopper3 guru, just ask him anything.I'm almost certain he got his h3 before Scott....lol
Another WW II young one. DOB 1940
One might know that Bob would bring such a rosy turn to the conversation. He has such a cheery disposition. Every time I see a Bob Haller post, I think of Eore off of Winnie the Pooh, and a black cloud following someone around. LOL
it is what it is, some elderly like my mom just wanted to push up and down
DVRs as wonderful as they are may be above their pay grade
I would get a 211 or Hopper w/sling. It's easy to use and fun and not expensive. OTA meh
I hope that was meant to be funny.I would get a 211 or Hopper w/sling. It's easy to use and fun and not expensive. OTA meh
I was actually talking about the part where you had to mention that your mother died at 65, with all due respect to her, I don't know how that was germane to the conversation. Just part of your Debbie Downer attitude I suppose.it is what it is, some elderly like my mom just wanted to push up and down
DVRs as wonderful as they are may be above their pay grade
My parents who are both in their middle 60's both navigate their Hopper and Joey system quite well. They wouldn't know what do do without a DVR to pause, skip commercials, and record the shows they enjoy that come on later or when another program is airing.I believe many are under estimating seniors. An old buddy of mine who turned 83 last month wouldn't be without his hr24 from Directv.
Heck our own senior member Bobby is a hopper3 guru, just ask him anything.
Yeh, well they, like me are "pre-seniors"
But how would your GRANDPARENTS fair (if still alive)? That is the subject here.
All of my grandparents are now deceased, they would however be in their mid to late 90's and well over 100 of still living, so, probably not very well with change were they still here at that ageYeh, well they, like me are "pre-seniors"
My parents are in their late 70's and I am sorry but I am happy to help them with their technology, cell phones, tablets. computers, DVR whatever. It is the least I can do after all they did and sacrificed for my brothers and I while growing up.
My parents in their mid-70s with no DVR, no computer, no internet and their flip phones on my brother's plan don't want any help from us.
Agree, My mother is 75 and doesn't give a crap about dvr, smart phones or any of that other premium luxuries.
She is happy with a $7 a month receiver with a user interface that she can navigate without issues.
Why throw in an New user interface and DVR on a system they are not familiar with?
Sorry guys but I'm going to give my mother what's she wants and what's she's used to,
Not what Satelliteguys Tech Junkies think we should do.
She gets $1150 a month to live on.
Food, Electric, and Normal telephone are required, Not DVR fees, multiple hoppers, smart phones.
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She is happy with a $7 a month receiver with a user interface that she can navigate without issues.
Why throw in an New user interface and DVR on a system they are not familiar with?
Sorry guys but I'm going to give my mother what's she wants and what's she's used to,
Not what Satelliteguys Tech Junkies think we should do.
She gets $1150 a month to live on.
Food, Electric, and Normal telephone are required, Not DVR fees, multiple hoppers, smart phones.
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That's the biggest issue about this thread.
I get questions with the 211z, Not many but enough I wouldn't toss a Joey into the mix.
When she may have to pick a Tuner, How about when another recording grabs a Tuner.
Yeah not everyone has been a Satelliteguys member since 2002.
Not everyone has this as a Hobby.
My Mother hangs out at the senior center, Goes outside and enjoys the weather, When she comes inside, she wants to be able to do what she has for the last 50 years in front of the TV.
Watch live programming.
And I certainly wouldn't wait for the Wally.
The 211s are prefected.
That New UI , has issues.
Issues that Bug me , that would certainly raise her blood Pressure.
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