If you have been a long time customer and not a "chasing a deal" type who switches with the seasons I believe it means something ... 
need a new receiver advice/answers
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OK,I have SWM already(set up prior by a D* tech),my question was,based on setting up a Genie alone,if I could do that myself & then call in to activate it,OR does a tech have to do it for me? That was my question,it seems like based on what everybody is saying here,I'd need a tech to set up my Genie for me(if i ever get one) or at least confirm that I set it up right before the tech gets it activated.
Nope ... I've self installed everything at my house except my first C-Band dish in the early 80's.
did my first c band myself bought it mail order via 1-800 # . lol it was a glorious day
madmadworld, If you plan on pretty much paying the whole lease fee then I'd go for the HR44. On sites like solid signal, I'm not seeing much of a price difference. http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=hr44
On activating a Genie and putting in a SWM yourself I did this as well without any questions or issues from the Directv CSR's.
On activating a Genie and putting in a SWM yourself I did this as well without any questions or issues from the Directv CSR's.
In my 5 years with Directv they were always great to me when it came to deals for programming or equipment while under contract. In fact I don't remember ever being out of a contract with them. Only DVR I paid full lease price was the HR24. They gave me the HR34 at no cost. Only thing they never gave in was exchanging the 34 for a 44 which I can understand. I don't expect to always get what I want but I will say Directv was very good to me with their customer service all 5 years. Can't hurt to try and get some kind of deal.
so no long time subscriber expertise in receiving discounts and freebies in and out of contract ?being out of contract i do get whatever i want ...... well almost.........i still get a bill
don't want to lose that
ps. with dtv 17+ years
if i remember right have been out for about 5+ years now.
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Good luck in your efforts to find an OWNED HR34/44.
There really shouldn't be any out there as only employees have the Owned ones of new stuff and they have to wait till they are already distributed to get them.
That makes it even more impressive all the discounts and freebies Directv gave me during my time with them, all 5 years under contract. If you're concerned about getting more of these things under contract I think you'll be ok.
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