Want to replace SD receiver with HD

[atcsat64]

I have newer swm whole home HR24/H24 plus 3 SD's but now have more HDTVs. Want to buy used HD receiver to upgrade without new contract. Whole home capability not important for replacing (doesn't work with current SD's) but what should I be looking for? I know to check rec ID# with D before I buy used, but what other limitations should I be concerned about?

Thanks in advance

 

[raoul5788]

Have you checked with Directv yet? They may offer you the best deal.

 

[atcsat64]

Trying to avoid a new 2 year contract, but if all else fails, might go that route

 

[raoul5788]

Upgrading equipment will always extend or renew your contract. Going from sd to hd will do it.

 

[isaacmorseMI]

You can buy an H25 from Solid Signal for 99.99 .

DIRECTV NEW H25 High Definition MPEG-4 Commercial Receiver (H-25) from Solid Signal

 

[RandallA]

You can buy an H25 from Solid Signal for 99.99 .

DIRECTV NEW H25 High Definition MPEG-4 Commercial Receiver (H-25) from Solid Signal

He still will be leasing the receiver from Directv.

"All DIRECTV equipment offers are for leased equipment only. Equipment costs, particularly for advanced products such as HD and/or DVR receivers, can be sizable and provides customers with a more affordable alternative.

As of 3/1/06 DIRECTV® now requires a 24 month commitment and all equipment must be returned to DIRECTV® if customer cancels service with DIRECTV®"

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

Your looking to add a customer owned box to your account.

 

[Jimbo]

There are very few OWNed boxes anymore, everything is "Leased" since '06.

Doesn't matter if it's leased or owned, once you ACTIVATE the recvr, the 2 yr contract goes into effect, has nothing to do with new or old.

 

[atcsat64]

There are very few OWNed boxes anymore, everything is "Leased" since '06.

Doesn't matter if it's leased or owned, once you ACTIVATE the recvr, the 2 yr contract goes into effect, has nothing to do with new or old.

Dang, did not know that, another wrong assumption on my part.

 

[raoul5788]

Like I mentioned earlier, upgrading your equipment, whether owned or leased, will trigger the commitment. Going from an sd box to an hd box is considered an upgrade.

 

[Jimbo]

Like I mentioned earlier, upgrading your equipment, whether owned or leased, will trigger the commitment. Going from an sd box to an hd box is considered an upgrade.

Yup, post # 4 !