Recurring DVR fee for 211/211k?

[hiperco]

It is my understanding that there is a one time EHD fee of $40 to activate DVR functionality with the 211/211k, after which there is NOT a monthly DVR fee. Is this correct?

If this is true, then the break-even point is about 6 months (versus a "native" DVR machine lie the 611), after which there is a monthly savings. $84+ per year for DVR capability doesn't sit well with me...

 

[Smith P.]

For calculations you must add a cost of HDD and USB enclosure or a whole combo.

 

[Paradox-SJ]

."$84+ per year for DVR capability doesn't sit well with me... " thank god that you have an options then eh?

 

[hiperco]

It sure would be great if someone answered the main question (no recurring fees?)

I already have about 6 usb hdd's.

 

[Dah-Henny]

Is this correct?

YES

 

[STL]

If you are paying for locals, then DISH has a deal where locals + DVR fee is $10/month total. So that's like $60 a year for DVR fees. With a 211/211k I believe you can only record one thing at a time (or maybe two if one is OTA) whereas with a 722 you can record two sat programs and one OTA (or two with the k model) all at the same time.

Where did you get $84/year? The normal DVR fee I thought was $5.99/month.

 

[hiperco]

Thanks for all the replies (especially dahenny )

I thought I read that HD DVR fees are$7/mo?

I don't get locals from Dish (they aren't offered). I get basic cable (has ClearQAM local nets) and I also have a rediculously large antenna that mostly works.

 

[Dah-Henny]

I pay 5.98 for DVR fee on my 722.

 

[Bobby]

The EHD is a one time charge.... Period....

 

[pabeader]

but the question is... does a 211 with a hard drive get charged a DVR fee????

OOPS!! I missed it!!! Sorry.

 

[STL]

but the question is... does a 211 with a hard drive get charged a DVR fee????

That was answered above (and elsewhere in this forum) but I'll answer it again: NO.