I just received a call from a Directv automated recording informing me that I can upgrade my Directv DVR R10 for free to a HD-DVR because of the mpeg 2 to mpeg 4 transition. The call stated that my current receiver would no longer be able to receive current HD channels if I do not upgrade it.
Normally I'd say this sounds like a good thing. Free equipment can't be bad, right?
The problem is that the R10 model is not a HD receiver at all. It doesn't have any video outputs that might even be considered HD. It is an older dual tuner Tivo DVR and I do not have a HDTV.
I'm trying to do some research before I call them so I'm informed before talking to a CSR but the Directv website is completely worthless for looking up technical information and existing customer promotions.
The questions I have are:
Will I actually no longer receive channels on this receiver in the future if I do not upgrade?
Why would Directv think I have a HD receiver?
Any idea what model HD receiver I would get in the upgrade?
Would it be worth doing the upgrade even if I don't have a HDTV?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Normally I'd say this sounds like a good thing. Free equipment can't be bad, right?
The problem is that the R10 model is not a HD receiver at all. It doesn't have any video outputs that might even be considered HD. It is an older dual tuner Tivo DVR and I do not have a HDTV.
I'm trying to do some research before I call them so I'm informed before talking to a CSR but the Directv website is completely worthless for looking up technical information and existing customer promotions.
The questions I have are:
Will I actually no longer receive channels on this receiver in the future if I do not upgrade?
Why would Directv think I have a HD receiver?
Any idea what model HD receiver I would get in the upgrade?
Would it be worth doing the upgrade even if I don't have a HDTV?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
