Samsung TV RVU question

cparker

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Original poster

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May 8, 2007

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Sanborn, NY

• Oct 6, 2014

• #1

I have a Genie (HR34) with a genie client in the kitchen and an HR24 in the bedroom. I want to add a TV down in the basement (exercise area). I was thinking of getting a small Samsung that's "DirecTV Ready".
I have a wired network connection, power, and an OTA Antenna connection right on the wall where I'd be putting the TV.

I'm looking for a little feedback on how the "TV-as-RVU-client" is working for anyone else who is doing this.

 

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reybie

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Aug 3, 2009

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Hotrizona

• Oct 6, 2014

• #2

I was just reading an earlier thread about this (a couple of pages back) ... I guess the consensus is just get a dumb TV and get a client since you'll end up renewing contract anyway plus the rvu software is updated by the manufacturer and not directv.

 

JerryVolunteer

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Aug 30, 2004

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Memphis, TN

• Oct 6, 2014

• #3

I have a smart TV. You can actually add on a smart TV without it renewing your contract. I asked about this before about my tv and verified again after I purchased and activated the tv.

 

Drucifer

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Dec 22, 2005

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NY Hudson Valley

• Oct 7, 2014

• #4

cparker said:

I have a Genie (HR34) with a genie client in the kitchen and an HR24 in the bedroom. I want to add a TV down in the basement (exercise area). I was thinking of getting a small Samsung that's "DirecTV Ready".
I have a wired network connection, power, and an OTA Antenna connection right on the wall where I'd be putting the TV.

I'm looking for a little feedback on how the "TV-as-RVU-client" is working for anyone else who is doing this.

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The last I saw -- 42" was the smallest screen.

 

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rsoares28

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Feb 4, 2013

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Toronto

• Oct 8, 2014

• #5

I have the RVU setup working and my only complaint is the 30-45 seconds it takes for TV to kick in from a cold start. Otherwise it's pretty stable

 

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jasonbonz

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Mar 25, 2006

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Kansas City, MO

• Oct 21, 2014

• #6

rsoares28 said:

I have the RVU setup working and my only complaint is the 30-45 seconds it takes for TV to kick in from a cold start. Otherwise it's pretty stable

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I second this. I liked because there is no 2 year commitment. I even paid a little more for a tv that is rvu ready..

 

JerryVolunteer

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Aug 30, 2004

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Memphis, TN

• Oct 21, 2014

• #7

I like mine as well but do get some hiccups In my programming at times

 

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Aridon

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May 29, 2007

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• Oct 22, 2014

• #8

Neat option but we went with running hdmi over cat 6 and use dual HDMI out on the receiver or pass through depending on our needs. Can't see paying $6 a month forever without any equipment from them.

 

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Aridon

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May 29, 2007

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• Oct 22, 2014

• #9

Neat option but we went with running hdmi over cat 6 and use dual HDMI out on the receiver or pass through depending on our needs. Can't see paying $6 a month forever without any equipment from them.

 

Claude Greiner

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Sep 8, 2003

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Detroit - The Paris of the Midwest

• Oct 22, 2014

• #10

I don't get why we should pay 6 bucks when we are not leasing any of their equipment