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    Using Wireless vs Non for hooking up Internet Connection

    I have my house on a Netgear Router for our laptops and want to hook-up two HDDVR's so I can use On-Demand. The signal in the upstairs bedroom is pretty weak. Should I pass on the wireless box and install the plug in the wall units instead? My concern is that if I use the plug in units, is my 16...
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    Must I have internet to purchase movies?

    I know I have to be connected to the internet to have On-Demand but must I be hooked up to internet just to purchase a movie. We watched a movie on her Xmas HDDVR back in December without any problem but yesterday she tried to watch "Yes Man" and it wouldn't play. Called Custoner Service and...
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    Replacing a DVR with an HD DVR

    I replaced a old Direct DVR with a new Direct HD DVR using a HDMI cable. I get HD fine on my new LCD TV but the problem is that I can't record one channel and watch another like I can on my downstairs Plasma set-up. It sure looks like I hooked everything up right. Any ideas????????????????
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    New HD-DVR replacing basic Receiver?

    I Bought my wife a new HD-DVR for her new LCD TV to replace her basic Direct box and TV. I bought both at Bestbuy. I didn't get a new card for my HD-DVR. Can Bestbuy give me a HD Card for my new receiver or do I have to contact DirectTv???
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    Direct Receivers vs 2009 Digital Mandate

    I'm sorry to say I don't no this answer so be gentle. I had Comcast before last November when I saw the light and switched to Direct. (Best thing I ever did) My question revolves around the National mandate that Feb '09 you must be digital. My TV's are not ancient. A couple maybe 12 years old. I...
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    No Volume when turned on??

    I've recently had an issue twice of no volume when I turn on my HDDVR. My entire system is only 5 months old. It did come on when I reset the DVR. Is there any advise out there???
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    Expired Card

    I joined DIRECT TV back in Dec '08 and I took one of my 4 receivers out of an office I don't use often and put the receiver in my RV. It worked great the first weekend camping.I left the receiver in my RV for a couple months without using and when I went to use it this weekend, I got the notice...
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    Purchasing Movies on DIRECT Website

    I'm a newbie to DIRECT and love it. However, I need some advise. I purchased a movie on the website for a couple days in advance. They told me to check with channel 181 to watch it on that day. I assumed it played all day on that channel. I assumed wrong. I happened to get lucky and turn on that...
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    How do I run two receivers off of one Portable Dish

    I need some advise. Is there anyway I can run two receivers off of my portable Wineguard dish? I have an RV with two TV's and I have two receiver's but I don't think you can put something like a splitter on any lines. Is there any thing I can do or buy??
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    1st Time Signing up Advise???

    We're ready to call the 800# and make the jump from Comcast to DIRECT and I'm wondering what technique has had the best results in getting the best deal. Do you advise more than one phone call? Some have scored a free HD DVR, and some have got no deal here except the rebate. Can you negogiate...
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    Extending cable for DIRECT Dedicated Line

    I have to drill a hole into a upstairs bedroom so I can have that a dedicated line when I sign up for DIRECT. Anybody have guess on how long of a drill bit I need to go thru a ceiling and into a upstairs room's floor???
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    Setting up DIRECT from existing Cable Lines?

    I have one major issue before I switch from Cable to Direct. I have an office upstairs that for some reason the cable guys couldn't get me a cable line to, so I have to run a cable splitter from a bedroom TV accross the hallway and to that TV. Can I still have a DIRECT DVR in the office even...
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    Hooking up Directv from existing Cable

    I have one major issue before I switch from Cable to Direct. I have an office upstairs that for some reason the cable guys couldn't get me a cable line to, so I have to run a cable splitter from a bedroom TV accross the hallway and to that TV. Can I still have a DIRECT DVR in the office even...
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    Second Dish

    Anybody have some advise as to what retailer is best to purchase a second dish cheap for my RV? Do places like BestBuy and radioshack, (or maybe Walmart) sell dishes?
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    Cable wiring for Direct Hook-Up

    I understand that Direct TV will use my existing Comcast cable to wire my house. I have one room that Comcast was unable to wire so I have to run a split off of another bedroom to have cable there. Obviously this cable running thru my hallway sucks. Will Direct be able to improve this situation...
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    Wiring Set-up from Cable to Direct

    When they set-up for Direct TV, do they use your existing cable wiring that is in your home??
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    Who can I call in Sea/Tac for DirectTV?

    I'd prefer to meet with somone instead of calling the 1-800 number to set-up a new account. Any ideas for the Seattle / Tacoma area. GO SEAHAWKS!!!!!!
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    "New Offer Coming"-Internet or Call Direct

    It appears I should wait a day or two to see what comes down for a new deal from Direct. I'm ready to sign-up with Direct but when I called to the 800 number the other day, it seemed we were talking a different deal then what I was looking at on their website Is that true? Where do I find the...
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    Multi TV's w/Direct

    Here's my delemia-- I will have a DirectTV Receiver on the Bedroom TV. Currently my wife runs a cable (Comcast) to a little tv in her bathroom just so she can watch TV briefly while she gets ready for work. Is it possible to run a cable to this little TV with DirectTV and have the main bedroom...
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    Any Installers reccomended in Seattle area?

    Looking to sign up for Direct in the Seattle area and I would prefer to meet with someone instead of signing up on the phone. Any suggestions. I Live in Kent
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    call Direct to sign-up-or local installer

    Do you guys reccomend visiting a local installer to sign-up for Direct, or call Direct-direct for best offer?
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    Taking Reciever on Road

    Can I take one of the receivers I have at home and use it in my Motorhome when I camp, if I buy another Dish? And, do I need two receivers so my wife can watch whatever she wants in the camper, and I can watch what I want?
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    Purchasing Recievers for DIRECT

    Can you purchase the receivers you need for each TV on say-EBay, or do you have to committ to the leased units when setting up for the first time?
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    When to buy Direct?

    I'm about ready to jump to Direct from Comcast. I'm an RV'er and I want two dishes, one extra for my RV, and the HD channels have me jacked for home Plasma. My question is timing??? Right now Direct perks are NFL Channel and that does not interest me. Direct has 6 days left on this promo. Should...
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    Direct TV & Tivo or DVR/DVD

    I'm close to choosing Direct TV over Comcast or Dish here in Seattle because I want a 2nd Dish for my RV World and more HD at home. However, something I need to solve before I completely dive in is---I know you get a DVR with Direct but my wife loves the fact that she can put her recordings on a...
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