Called DirecTv to inquire about replacing my SD DVR with a HD Receiver (non DVR). They quote a price of $99.99 plus $20 shipping. But they are willing to give me $50.00 off. But the lady then tells me this is an "advanced receiver" and will extend my contract by two years.
I have been though 6 HD DVR's in the last 20 months. I wasn't thrilled with idea of paying any money for their equipment but then they tell me the only way to replace the receiver is to extend my contract by two years.
Screw them!
That is common knowledge.
IF you upgrade from a SD to a HD or DVR you are upgrading from a Standard equipment to Advanced Equipment and YES there is a 2 year commitment for any advanced equipment, it's been this way for a long time now.
Replacing a HD with an HD would NOT activate a contract extension (meaning a replacement)
Jimbo