Based on some posts in this thread, it looks like it possible that the Miami area might get MPEG4 by the end of the year. The only problem is, as with some other posters, I recently purchased the HR10-250 HD-DVR and won't want to switch over to MPEG4 until the new MPEG4 HD-DVR is released (hopefully sometime in Spring 2006). This is especially the case for me since I receive crystal clear HD-locals with an OTA antenna.
My basic questions are:
(1) I know it has been a rumor for a while, but has it finally been confirmed by DirecTV that the new MPEG4 HD-DVR will similarly be offered as a free switchout (with a 2 year commitment and possible $49.95 fee) when it becomes available.
(2) If I choose to wait to switch to MPEG4 until the new HD-DVR is released, are there any potential problems/issues that I might face from DirecTV by waiting? (Other than not getting local HD channels or any new HD National channels through DirecTV). I would like to think not, but I'm asking just in case.
Thanks in advance.