HD DVR

[McLaren_2013]

I have a question about DIRECTV HD DVRs. I currently have an HD DVR, 2 HD receivers, and 2 SD receivers. I am considering replacing one of the HD receivers with another HD DVR. I am wondering what this would require. Would there be a service call required? Will there be any new monthly charges? (I already have the multi-room DVR service.) Will I need to agree to another contract? I am also wondering if they charge the full $199, since I already paid $100 for the HD receiver a while back. I will call them eventually, I am just curious if anyone else has done this before and what the procedure was so I know what to ask DTV when I call. They usually are more interested in selling me stuff than answering my questions (after keeping me on hold for a long time of course), so I want to be prepared. Thank you.

 

[Mr Tony]

If you upgrade you start a new 2 year agreement
There is no price change for the extra receiver. Its still $6

I am also wondering if they charge the full $199, since I already paid $100 for the HD receiver a while back.

normally I'd say yes. Talk to retention and see what they can do for ya. They may cut ya a break depending on how long you have been with them

You wont need any dish/LNB upgrade as you'd still be below 8 tuners

 

[McLaren_2013]

I figured I would probably have to pay the $199, but I'm not thrilled about the new 2 year agreement. Are there any other DVRs on the market that I can purchase that would work with one of the HD receivers? I have been looking around online, but I have not found any. I realize the Whole-Home feature would not be compatible, but my main issue is being able to record more than one thing at once. The Genie looks good but is pretty expensive.

 

[Mr Tony]

talk to retention...see what they can do.
Folks have been able to get the Genie (HR34) for waaay less than what Directv wants to sell it. I got mine a year ago and all it cost me was a 2 year agreement. I gave up my 2 R22's (which could do HD) and got the HR34