That's what I always have hated about DirecTV, while functionally the same, there are many cases where a HR44 might fit in a space and a HR34 won't due to the size, not to mention the performance difference.
New Directv HR54 and H44 models
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However, technically, the H44 is NOT a DVR until you make it one .... thats an interesting thought ... will they allow it to be Not considered an equal upgrade ?
Chances are we won't know till they get here.
Chances are we won't know till they get here.
There is no need. The h44 is essentially the same as an hr44. If a customer is set to get a h44 and 3 clients but wants to add dvr service at the time of install we are telling techs to modify the order to an hr44.
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an H44 without HDD (DVR service) is just an HD box taking more tuners out SWM without a need!
if you already have DVR service and need to service 2 or more TVs, why in the world would anyone want to get an H44????? That is where the HR44 falls right in place....
DirecTV isnt going to allow that, you cannot stack a Genie and Genie Lite on one account, you can however add the hdd to a Genie Lite and add HR24s later, but if you currently have any DVRs on your account you will have a Genie installed. I believe the Genie Lite is going to be for New Customers only for the time being, or possibly for upgrades going from SD to HD w/o DVR service. That has not been confirmed. But one would believe this to be true given the facts that are out.
This would be the smart way of going about it, like you said, if down the road the sub wants a DVR, you get a HD and your good to go.
I'm guessing that if you ADD a HD to a H44, you would need to have the DVR functions turned on thru D* .... you wouldn't think that it would happen automatically .... and thers also the addl. fee for that.
Correct. And the hdd is directv specific. No 3rd party allowed that we know of
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The SWM13 LNB is launching in select DMAs on July 9th along with the H44.
All appear to be Northeast.
All appear to be Northeast.
So you are willing to pay the same for inferior service? Think about it, it just makes no sense. But bottom line is that if you already have DVR service, wether SD or HD, the H44 is not for you.
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