Recent content by bonifacio

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    R15 dvr functionality busted

    I was told that R15 are lease, so they will be replace if they are broke. You only need to pay S&H.
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    What to do?

    go get an r10 check your local retailer (best buy or circuit city maybe?) you might get it at a discount especially for new customer.
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    R15 dvr functionality busted

    My unit is approximately 8 mos. old. Yesterday after a reset all I've got is a blank screen. Many times I tried with the same result. Called Tech Support and they suggested a hard drive reformat. I don't want to but it seems its my only recourse. Good thing only the kids are using this unit...
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    HD dish requirement

    I have an existing 36" dish (for intl channels). If I wan't to get HD channels do I need a separate dish? I know I will need an HD receiver. I'm from Houston,TX.
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    advice a newbie

    I'm thinking of signing up to DIRECTV. Any recommendation on which installer to use in Houston? Which is preferrable a call to Directv themselves or a partner? Or Directv subcontract it anyway? I'm getting Worldirect programming and I read that it needs a bigger dish? How big is it? I...
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    What is Dish 500? Do I need the 500?

    My SD is ground mounted on a Pole. I have a standalone Tivo that works well with a 311 receiver. You will have issues with your Tivo regarding their dual tuner receivers (322 or 522). Google it to find out. For me I'll rather not worry about those issues.