During the regular season it isn't uncommon for me to have at least 3 recordings going on at once on my 722k, plus my adult son has his own hddvr recording his selection of terrible tv!
Thinking of switching to Directv....some questions
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there ya go
if adult son wants dvr he buys his own
all fixed for ya
Keyword: Adult.
All kidding aside, they could probably give you 2 HD-DVRs free (I've seen it done) but you'll need to pay for the third one. They're not cheap at $199.99.That was one of the main reasons why I didn't switch to D* earlier. But after selling my 622 and 211, I came up even.
I had a 722 with Dish and often had three things recording at once; so I got two DVRs with Dish, plus another box for a third TV. I paid $148 for all three. I don't think that's all that bad. Furthermore, Dish charges a monthly fee for each DVR, whereas DirecTV charges one monthly fee regardless of how many DVRs you have...is that correct? If so, I think I'll be money ahead over the months, with four tuners to boot.
I've started getting familiar with the new interface, and I like it. The only glaring inferior aspect that I've seen is the guide display. It's nice looking, but I liked that Dish's would show three hours at a time. I also think the program descriptions were easier to read. Still overall, I'm really impressed.
I've started getting familiar with the new interface, and I like it. The only glaring inferior aspect that I've seen is the guide display. It's nice looking, but I liked that Dish's would show three hours at a time. I also think the program descriptions were easier to read. Still overall, I'm really impressed.
Hogwash! That hasn't been true for some time now. E* is just like D* in the case of DVR fees. One fee per account, NOT per receiver.
No, not 'at least double' Some examples:
622/722/722k - Dual SAT tuners, at leas one OTA tuner, and capable of supporting 2 independent TV (yes, one will be SD) : $17/month. To get 2 TVs supported independently, even if one is only SD with Direct would be $12 because it would take 2 receivers.
612 - This one is quite similar to the D* HR line, with the addition of one OTA tuner, only 1 independent TV support : $10/month
So, NO, not at least double, not even any double when you look at what you'd need with D* to do the same thing.
Note I'm not saying that E*'s receiver fees are great, they aren't and I don't like them either. But they aren't double the D* charge either.
622/722/722k - Dual SAT tuners, at leas one OTA tuner, and capable of supporting 2 independent TV (yes, one will be SD) : $17/month. To get 2 TVs supported independently, even if one is only SD with Direct would be $12 because it would take 2 receivers.
612 - This one is quite similar to the D* HR line, with the addition of one OTA tuner, only 1 independent TV support : $10/month
So, NO, not at least double, not even any double when you look at what you'd need with D* to do the same thing.
Note I'm not saying that E*'s receiver fees are great, they aren't and I don't like them either. But they aren't double the D* charge either.
OK, some general questions now.
1. I know you can go online with D* to add to your subscription, but can you go there to subtract from it? I juggle my premiums and sub level around quite a few times a year and hate calling in and wasting time with all the BS before you get to the actual CSR. With E*, you can almost do anything online in your account directly, or via chat. How's D* for that?
2. With MRV, how's the streamed video from the remote DVR to the receiving one? Is it as good as from the sat itself? How about video/audio sync?
1. I know you can go online with D* to add to your subscription, but can you go there to subtract from it? I juggle my premiums and sub level around quite a few times a year and hate calling in and wasting time with all the BS before you get to the actual CSR. With E*, you can almost do anything online in your account directly, or via chat. How's D* for that?
2. With MRV, how's the streamed video from the remote DVR to the receiving one? Is it as good as from the sat itself? How about video/audio sync?
1. there is alot you can do on the interface, but ive never tried any of it
2. never seen any issues.
We weren't talking about 'likes' here!!
I want a receiver at each TV too. My current setup is a 722k on my plasma, and a 612 on my son's rear projector. I can record up to 4 things at once, while playing a recorded event, he can record up to 3 things at once. For these 7 tuners on 2 receivers, I pay $10/month lease and the DVR fee. So yes, a bit higher than a D* receiver, but it is MORE receiver imo.
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We weren't talking about 'likes' here!!
I want a receiver at each TV too. My current setup is a 722k on my plasma, and a 612 on my son's rear projector. I can record up to 4 things at once, while playing a recorded event, he can record up to 3 things at once. For these 7 tuners on 2 receivers, I pay $10/month lease and the DVR fee. So yes, a bit higher than a D* receiver, but it is MORE receiver imo.
the fewer boxes the closer the price is.
when you get more then 2 boxes is where d* pulls ahead
since the price is the same for any box, you can afford the monthly hit easier
would you rather pay for 6 hr24's($30) or 6 722's ($85)
both give first free
yeah six is extreme, but some people do it
lparsons21 said:
In regard to question one, no to subtract you have to call. It's kind of a pain, though when you call to downgrade in my experience program credits will be provided
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The DIRECTV remote app only works at home. Their separate Internet app can only program recordings so you can't manage recordings while away from home without something like a Slingbox.
From home would be good enough. I would want to schedule other HDDVR from my main viewing area when there is a conflict or more on than one HDDVR can record.
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