Recent content by trice9

I apologize, but i'm not sure what you mean - pls clarify.

i've gotten conflicting info from directv - will the 5lnb dish work with the HR10-250 HD DVR? I understand it won't work for the local channels (will use antenna for that), but will I be able to get other HD channels (espn, hbo, etc) and the other non-HD channels via this combination? Thanks.

thanks for the input. sounds like i should just get the hr10-250 because my reception for local channels with over the air antenna is good, and i really want the hd dvr. my next question is regarding the dish - should i just get the new 5 lnb dish? i'm assuming the hr10-250 will work with...

I need some advice. I can't wait for HD any longer (football season is around the corner). I also can't live without DVR. Is there any benefit in waiting for new HD DVR. It's my understanding the new Directv DVR is not as good as the old one with TIVO (e.g., doesn't have 2 30 minute...

OK, sorry for the ignorance, but help me understand this issue. None of my current receivers are leased and doesn't sound appealing. What's the deal with the lease? Can't I just buy the receiver out-right and own it? Sounds like maybe not, but NewEgg would help me get around that? How...

Would rather not go to Dish. I like the NFL game package, and have a bunch of other tv's/directv receivers. Thanks for input though. Need to decide between the 2 options i listed, and want to know pros/cons.

I need help in making a decision. Don't have HD yet, but eager to pull the trigger. Currently I have Directv, current TV needs to be replaced, so will be buying an HD TV. The way I see it, I have two options: 1) Get the HR10-250 receiver and use OTA antenna to get locals in HD. I live in...