Thinking about moving back to DirecTv

[mdavej]

Cable + CableCard + WMC = $2 in junk fees for whole home DVR in 5 TV household. If you're tired of overpaying, dump satellite like I did. I now have 6 tuners and 3 TB recording space and 170 HD channels, far more than I ever had with Dish or DirecTV.

 

[TheTechGuru]

Cable + CableCard + WMC = $2 in junk fees for whole home DVR in 5 TV household. If you're tired of overpaying, dump satellite like I did. I now have 6 tuners and 3 TB recording space and 170 HD channels, far more than I ever had with Dish or DirecTV.

Wish my QAM tuner had a CableCard slot...

 

[mike1977]

I would stay away from Server/Client systems like the Genie and just get a normal HD DVR for each room that you need that in and HD

DishCrapwork started this stupid trend and I think it's a horrible set up, if the Genie/Hopper quits, your whole house is without TV until it's fixed. I prefer every TV in the house to operate independently from one another.

Can you get a normal HD Directv DVR for free? And what's this $99 for single room setup? Does this charge even apply to an existing setup like I have with the Dish Vip612 where you already have a single line coming from the floor and splitter used at end to attach it to the 2 inputs on the back of the receiver?

The offer mailing I got from Directv to come back is $19.99 Entertainment package

Which would be + $15 fee (HD + DVR) = $34.99
Last 12 months: $57.99 (2014 price) + $15 = 72.99

 

[mike1977]

So I see at bestbuy.directv.com they are offering a $150 gift card. When I click order now at the top right, it says 9 days left and get a $100 Directv visa card.

 

[Josh125]

So I see at bestbuy.directv.com they are offering a $150 gift card. When I click order now at the top right, it says 9 days left and get a $100 Directv visa card.

If you happen to be a Costco member you get a $10/month credit and a $200 Costco gift card. We love our Hopper system but will likely switch when our contract is up to save money.

 

[lparsons21]

I would stay away from Server/Client systems like the Genie and just get a normal HD DVR for each room that you need that in and HD

DishCrapwork started this stupid trend and I think it's a horrible set up, if the Genie/Hopper quits, your whole house is without TV until it's fixed. I prefer every TV in the house to operate independently from one another.

Depending on how many TVs you want to feed, the cost to have additional HRxx HDDVRs is about $200 each upfront. That can add up quick!

A better way might be to get a Genie, minis for lightly used TVs and HRxx for TVs used a lot. Keeps the upfront cost down, doesn't change the monthly cost and is probably the best way to configure, imo.

 

[TheTechGuru]

Depending on how many TVs you want to feed, the cost to have additional HRxx HDDVRs is about $200 each upfront. That can add up quick!

A better way might be to get a Genie, minis for lightly used TVs and HRxx for TVs used a lot. Keeps the upfront cost down, doesn't change the monthly cost and is probably the best way to configure, imo.

Um, can't H24's access content on the DVR via wholehomenetworking (DECA)?

 

[lparsons21]

Yes, they can access recorded content on all units. They can't set recordings and such except on themselves.

My point was that at $200 each for additional HRxxs you might want to consider a mix. No sense in paying $200 for a box that would get light use.

 

[mike1977]

If you happen to be a Costco member you get a $10/month credit and a $200 Costco gift card. We love our Hopper system but will likely switch when our contract is up to save money.

Nope, not a Costco member. I am an AAA member though. $10 discount for $20 months in addition to Directv's promotional offer www.aaa.com/directv

 

[mike1977]

I called the AAA number to switch. Directv installer coming this morning. There's a delivery charge of $19.95 + tax. Estimated first bill - $29.99 for entertainment package.

 

[Jimbo]

Nope, not a Costco member. I am an AAA member though. $10 discount for $20 months in addition to Directv's promotional offer www.aaa.com/directv

I see you already made the move !
However, for others info, you dont need to be a Costco member to go thru Costco ....
Just go to the door and tell them you need to go see the D* rep and they will let you in.
Costco sub not required to use thier plan.