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Before getting into the details, we (the wife, kids and I) would like to thank this forum for all of the great advice regarding our entertainment providers. As you'll see below, it came in quite handy.
As a bit of a backgrounder, while our current setup has been doing well for us (HR20-100 HDDVR and H21-200 HD receiver), it was becoming time for us to consider at least one additional wireless receiver. And after calling up (as previously mentioned here) DirecTV sporadically about wireless receiver rollouts, their recent "unwired" commercials clearly point to the fact that these devices are now nationwide.
After calling up about a month or so ago, DirecTV was willing to provide a Genie receiver and wireless mini for $49 standard install and $99 wireless bridge install. Since we'd be giving back the H21-200 but keeping the HR20-100, the monthlies would increase by $3/month for WHDVR and $6/month third receiver. Yet, since we're out of contract and would be entering into a new 2-year agreement, we just weren't willing to be initially out of pocket for the upgrade.
Fast forward to last Saturday to my most recent conversation with DirecTV. This time, I chose to start the conversation via chat. The lady with whom I spoke was, of course, very gracious and willing to listen. My intro issue was: what kind of deal could I get to upgrade to Genie DVR with wireless client and keeping our HR20 (we don't want to give up our full, last-season episodes of Chicago Fire, SVU or Chicago PD).
After confirming basic account details, out of the gate she offered free Genie upgrade, meaning no $49 install charge. Given that we've been with DirecTV for probably closer to 15 years, this was a great start. However, she wasn't willing (maybe "able" is a better word?) to move off the wireless Genie mini gateway install (I'm thinking things are too new and DirecTV wants an install done right).
In response, I simply asked her if there was anything she could do in terms of programming or other credits to offset the $99 install fee (I was bound and determined to use the 2-year new agreement to my advantage). I even promised to continue saying good things about the company on forums like this, and mentioned that I figured they're giving away deals on Memorial Day weekend (I am not beneath buttering up CSRs if they're remotely willing to negotiate
). She was appreciative.
In fact, her response was to give us a very ample monthly programming credit over the next year (I won't mention details because they obviously treat every case differently, and I believe negotiations from a customer perspective should allow the servicing company the latitude to either come across as helpful or stingy). So, let's just say that we'll more than make up for the $99 install fee in well under 6 months
So, since they can't complete orders over chat, she kindly forwarded both me and the second phone CSR a transcript of our chat, containing the details of the original agreed-to terms. That phone call occurred within 20 minutes of the chat session. The second lady was also very professional and allowed me to ask very detailed questions so that all aspects of our resulting setup were perfectly clear. Also, while I mentioned that the impending AT&T/DirecTV merger also helped us decide to go with DirecTV (U-verse is stalled where we are and is the only other viable video service provider), she said she couldn't say much about it except they were happy about it and thought it would mean good things down the line.
Of course, since anyone who frequents forums like this is aware, DirecTV presently carries two model numbers for the Genie HDDVR -- the HR34 and HR44. During the phone call, I asked if there was any way to guarantee an HR44. What follows goes to show why I'm more than happy to stick with DirecTV.
Initially, this CSR stated that by using wireless Genie mini clients that guaranteed an HR44. I was rather surprised to hear that and mentioned that I'd begin sharing online, due to the fact that many others have wanted to find some way to similarly get the same equipment. So, after finishing the upgrade process and getting off the line, she actually called me up about 20 minutes later for the sole purpose of correcting her information. She mentioned in the second call that while no guarantees could be made, she'd notate my account and stated that the odds were very good I'd get an HR44. I also asked what I could do to get the newer device, including rejecting an initial install in hopes of changing the device. She suggested not doing that, as apparently the device would remain the same with a rescheduled appointment. I thanked her for the follow up.
Given the above, we now have a Saturday morning appointment with DirecTV. I am excited about the upgrade (especially the SWM module install, which I'll ask that either a fourth client can be added at this point in the topology or simply rely on a secondary Genie client down the road). I'm not sure what I'd do if the installer only has an HR34, but I intend to be somewhat aggressive in asking the installer what, if anything, can be done to get the newer box (maybe our heavy reliance on wifi will help seal that deal).
I'll follow up on this thread after the install. The great thing about it is that we'll have a collective 7 total tuners with over a terabyte storage space.
As a bit of a backgrounder, while our current setup has been doing well for us (HR20-100 HDDVR and H21-200 HD receiver), it was becoming time for us to consider at least one additional wireless receiver. And after calling up (as previously mentioned here) DirecTV sporadically about wireless receiver rollouts, their recent "unwired" commercials clearly point to the fact that these devices are now nationwide.
After calling up about a month or so ago, DirecTV was willing to provide a Genie receiver and wireless mini for $49 standard install and $99 wireless bridge install. Since we'd be giving back the H21-200 but keeping the HR20-100, the monthlies would increase by $3/month for WHDVR and $6/month third receiver. Yet, since we're out of contract and would be entering into a new 2-year agreement, we just weren't willing to be initially out of pocket for the upgrade.
Fast forward to last Saturday to my most recent conversation with DirecTV. This time, I chose to start the conversation via chat. The lady with whom I spoke was, of course, very gracious and willing to listen. My intro issue was: what kind of deal could I get to upgrade to Genie DVR with wireless client and keeping our HR20 (we don't want to give up our full, last-season episodes of Chicago Fire, SVU or Chicago PD).
After confirming basic account details, out of the gate she offered free Genie upgrade, meaning no $49 install charge. Given that we've been with DirecTV for probably closer to 15 years, this was a great start. However, she wasn't willing (maybe "able" is a better word?) to move off the wireless Genie mini gateway install (I'm thinking things are too new and DirecTV wants an install done right).
In response, I simply asked her if there was anything she could do in terms of programming or other credits to offset the $99 install fee (I was bound and determined to use the 2-year new agreement to my advantage). I even promised to continue saying good things about the company on forums like this, and mentioned that I figured they're giving away deals on Memorial Day weekend (I am not beneath buttering up CSRs if they're remotely willing to negotiate
). She was appreciative.In fact, her response was to give us a very ample monthly programming credit over the next year (I won't mention details because they obviously treat every case differently, and I believe negotiations from a customer perspective should allow the servicing company the latitude to either come across as helpful or stingy). So, let's just say that we'll more than make up for the $99 install fee in well under 6 months
So, since they can't complete orders over chat, she kindly forwarded both me and the second phone CSR a transcript of our chat, containing the details of the original agreed-to terms. That phone call occurred within 20 minutes of the chat session. The second lady was also very professional and allowed me to ask very detailed questions so that all aspects of our resulting setup were perfectly clear. Also, while I mentioned that the impending AT&T/DirecTV merger also helped us decide to go with DirecTV (U-verse is stalled where we are and is the only other viable video service provider), she said she couldn't say much about it except they were happy about it and thought it would mean good things down the line.
Of course, since anyone who frequents forums like this is aware, DirecTV presently carries two model numbers for the Genie HDDVR -- the HR34 and HR44. During the phone call, I asked if there was any way to guarantee an HR44. What follows goes to show why I'm more than happy to stick with DirecTV.
Initially, this CSR stated that by using wireless Genie mini clients that guaranteed an HR44. I was rather surprised to hear that and mentioned that I'd begin sharing online, due to the fact that many others have wanted to find some way to similarly get the same equipment. So, after finishing the upgrade process and getting off the line, she actually called me up about 20 minutes later for the sole purpose of correcting her information. She mentioned in the second call that while no guarantees could be made, she'd notate my account and stated that the odds were very good I'd get an HR44. I also asked what I could do to get the newer device, including rejecting an initial install in hopes of changing the device. She suggested not doing that, as apparently the device would remain the same with a rescheduled appointment. I thanked her for the follow up.
Given the above, we now have a Saturday morning appointment with DirecTV. I am excited about the upgrade (especially the SWM module install, which I'll ask that either a fourth client can be added at this point in the topology or simply rely on a secondary Genie client down the road). I'm not sure what I'd do if the installer only has an HR34, but I intend to be somewhat aggressive in asking the installer what, if anything, can be done to get the newer box (maybe our heavy reliance on wifi will help seal that deal).
I'll follow up on this thread after the install. The great thing about it is that we'll have a collective 7 total tuners with over a terabyte storage space.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
As I said above, and, FWIW, I run Win11 Pro and Arch on separate 250 GB NVME drives, using F8 to select which I boot to, with a 1TB SSD for storage, accessible to both OSs and a third formatted Nvme I want to use to learn Kali. It was much faster to setup Arch than it was to strip down Windows. Windows still takes much longer to boot.
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
Help, I'm a little confjused on the activation process.
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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i bought mine straight from dish as it was only $ 100.00 bucks!!! had the protection plan they came out removed and deactivated the 4k joey and activated and installed the joey 4.All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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