Recent content by elknino

So I called in again. they want $99 for a new hddvr box (after talking them down) plus $41 for shipping/taxes. So here I am with a HDDVR ready box in my living room but i'm now required to shell out $141 for the same thing (basically) AND they get a contract extension out of me. A cancel is...

It seems to me that at its very core, its a sly and underhanded move to keep people tethered to contracts.. but i digress..thanks for the info.

So from what I've read, the r22 is HD compatible. Is it true that you must have an HD box in order to get your r22 to actually play HD content? Direct TV is telling me I need to get one of their fancy pants HD qualifying boxes in order to add their HD service. Is this really a technical issue or...