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Although, conceivably, you could install another DVR at the same location and have four tuners between the two boxes. You would still have just one coax to that location.

The other option is to simply let D* swap out your old SD receivers for new ones at no cost to you. It's all part of the MRV upgrade.

I'm in the same boat as you where I've been trying to get D* to commit to an SWM install. I don't think D* installs the SWM-8 on any installs, new or otherwise. I'm pretty sure that they simply install the SWM-LNB, which does not have legacy ports. I suppose if you were a new subscriber and...

D* will almost certainly provide a new DVR at no cost. I might even suggest requesting an HD DVR just for the additional storage capacity. If the 2-year commitment is okay with her, that's an easy solution. The problem with replacing the unit, whether it's with another DirecTivo or with D*'s...

Going back to the OP's original question: Once upon a time, D* used to let you go out and purchase your desired equipment from a local retailer. D* would then credit your account for whatever was agreed upon. Does D* still do this? I'd also like to pick up a couple of HR22/23's for my...

I see. When I saw that the specs allowed for up to 8 receivers, I assumed that it meant the SWM-8 had 8 outputs. Your explanation makes perfect sense. Thanks, rad.

After doing some more research, I guess I'm leaning towards the SWM-8 solution. I see where they're going for about $110-120 on ebay. My question is: Do I need to purchase any splitters if I already have a home run to each room?

I'm in California, so it might be slightly different, but D* doesn't add ANY extra fees to my bill. It's strictly the advertised monthly charge, the DVR fee, and the extra receiver fees. Oddly, even though D* is headquartered in El Segundo, CA, there are no taxes whatsoever on my bill. My...

Thanks. That was exactly what I was looking for.

That part is no problem. Will I have to deal with any letterboxing on SD channels? That's my main concern. Or will I have to enter in special channel numbers if the default numbers map to HD channels?

If I were single and had OTA available, I would probably do exactly what you're doing. It's at least worth trying for a month or so. I think the only thing that I would miss are some sporting events that are only broadcast on regional sports networks (like Fox Sports West here in California)...

The SWM8 appears to be approx $160 or so. For $99, I can just replace the Tivo with an R-22, and everything would be SWM-capable, correct? If that's the case that only new installs get the SWMLNB, is there any way to get D* to include it for a fee? Or perhaps to make arrangements with the...

Zynergi, Thanks for the quick reply. I don't think the two-dish solution is going to be acceptable to the wife. Would it be better to just upgrade the last Tivo while I'm at it? I could live with a standard SD converter, but I just might be able to get D* to throw in an R-22. I presume an...

Okay, I'm finally getting close to replacing my old 32" CRT with an LCD HDTV. I have a few questions about the equipment. I've been with D* for a about 4.5 years. I'v got 3 DirecTivo units for my three SD sets. The dish is a triple-LNB tied to an Eagle Aspen (if I recall correctly) 4x8...

I got a phone call from last night from someone claiming to represent DirecTV. The offer was to receive their Premier package and NFL sunday ticket for the next four months for just $10 more than I was currently paying per month. The agent said that there would be no commitment and that I...

I don't think cost is a big issue. The reason the current hardware is so expensive probably has more to do with it being a very niche product that is built in small quantities. If D* were to integrate all the electronics and build 500,000 units a month for the next 36 months (18 million overall...

LonghornXP, Is this the rumored MOCA box that you've hinted at in the HMC thread? Will we see multi-room viewing from D* this year? Will existing DTivo's support MRV? Thanks

Just speculating on the upfront Lease Fee for the HD DVR, but it might be something like a "Rack Rate" for a hotel room. Officially, the Lease Fee will be $300, but in practice that fee will always or almost always be waived as part of a promotion. This would create a perceived value for the...

LonghornXP, What's your take on the omission of any details about the HMC in the D* CES press release? It was touted so heavily at last year's CES, yet it doesn't even get a mention this year. Is D* thinking about pulling the plug on this project?

My guess is that the announcement will be about joining/supporting the MOCA group. With any luck, D* will announce updated launch dates for the HMC and MRV features in existing hardware.

The most optimistic estimates I've heard for the HMC launch are 3-6 months from now. Factoring in limited availability and high initial cost for early adopters, it might be more like 9-12 months before it is readily available for a reasonable cost. You may as well get the Tivo's now, and...

I had a Dish 508 before I switched to D*Tivo. I really don't miss the 30 second skip at all (I know I can enable it). It's easy enough to hit the FF, and every so often, I wind up skipping back to watch a commercial that I find interesting. For example, Marisa Tomei doing a Hanes commercial...

Granted, VOIP via satellite doesn't seem to make much sense. However, there is still a significant market opportunity for high-speed internet. A 250 msec delay is not that bad for general web-surfing, and it's a relative non-factor for things like P2P and NNTP. And it doesn't necessarily have to...

Agreed. Also, keep in mind that D*, like any large corporation, probably has lots and lots of "plans" for the future. Some of them are feasible, others may may rely on some "future technology" that may never come to pass. A lot of projects get canceled before reaching the deployment stage...

Yeah, they're very accomplished at surrendering. :smug