Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try to answer the questions that were raised.
The $400 quote included a new HD-DVR receiver ($199) and Whole Home Installation ($200).
I don't have home ethernet wired, although that is on my todo list. I've been wanting to drop ethernet to all the rooms in...
We've been a DirecTV customer for a year with only one HD-DVR (an HR21-100 if memory serves correctly) and three standard def receivers. We just purchased a new high def television for the bedroom and wanted to upgrade the service in there to HD and take advantage of the whole home DVR service...