Whole Home DVR pricing question...

[crazywater]

So I called yesterday about WHDVR and again today and spoke with two different people. I got the following offers and don't know if any of these are outstanding, average or just plain suck. Here they are. The equipment I currently have is an HR20-700 and a HR22-100 along with 3 standard receivers. I am considering swapping out one of the standards for a HD receiver since its connected to an HD TV.

Offer 1:

$149 including swapping out one standard for an HD receiver.

Offer 2:

$108 which includes swapping my HR20-700 for a (hopefully) newer receiver.

Offer 3:

$207 which includes swapping my HR20-700 for a (hopefully) newer receiver and swapping one of the standard receivers for an HD receiver.


Any help is appreciated.

 

[charper1]

How long have you been with them and what has your payment activity been like? All that adds up to the deals you get.

 

[Mr Tony]

If I remember right the HR20 wont work with MRV. The standard (if you mean SD only) receivers wont either

With the setup you have right now, can I ask why upgrade to MRV? How long have you been a customer?

 

[crazywater]

They told me that the HR20-700 is compatible. I just wanted to upgrade it since it is very slow to respond to the remote. Been a customer since May 2009 and also from 2004-2006. And yes by standard I mean SD receivers. I have on SD receiver on an HDTV so I was thinking of swapping that one out to a HD receiver.

 

[charper1]

so @ 2009 you were listed as a new customer; not sure you will get "great" offers yet.

 

[crazywater]

so @ 2009 you were listed as a new customer; not sure you will get "great" offers yet.

Yes...I am just wondering if the three offers I listed are good, not good, average....meh.

 

[charper1]

to me.... they look rather basic.

 

[Mr Tony]

does Directv have to install the DECA unit (I think thats what MRV needs) or can the customer?

If they have to install it, then option 1 has the install fee in it (99 for HD receiver, 50 for install)

 

[crazywater]

I was told that all three included installation...I was thinking offer #1 looked reasonable enough as long as it includes any additional equipment I might need...

 

[joed32]

HR20 is compatible but it needs an extra connection, Some installers don't know that and just replace them.