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    The future of DVR?

    How would I know how his stuff works? True, I checked and stand corrected on this. Regardless why should I have to put up with even a nag screen? I shouldn't have to hack the Tivo and/or cheat D* to get the thing to work without a phone line. Just my opinion. Didn't go recheck this...
  2. J

    The future of DVR?

    DirecTV still requires you to have the phone line and will do so after release 4, I called and checked before I left. With Dish at the moment it costs me $5 a month but I don't have to have one. Besides if you still need to have the phone line for the inital install and update that is still an...
  3. J

    The future of DVR?

    Is it me or is Dish about to make some significant strides with the 522 in relations to the DirecTivo? - It doesn't require a phone line (the reason I switched, I won't pay 20-30 a month for a phone line just for Tivo). - It is about to get PIP when in single playing mode. - The guide is...
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    Who has better Picture Quality Direct TV or Dish?

    I -just- switched from a DirectTivo to a 522 (yes I read all the forums, I have my reasons). I have been very pleased with the picture quality of E* vs D*. Overall I would say that for me (meaning the channels I watch) E* has a slight edge in picture quality. I don't think you will regret...