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DirectTV HR20 DVR, anyone got one?
Santoro:
I just got DirectTV to give me an HR20 DVR for $20 with a 2-year extension.. what can I expect from this unit? I am currently using Tivos so I know it won't be that good, but is it a bad DVR? Any good links to hacking/upgrade info?
ChadTower:
No idea on the DirecTV DVRs but I've been using a pair of DirecTivos for years now. I have always read on various forums that the DirecTV software is quite inferior to Tivo but I don't have the experience to give the specifics.
I wouldn't mind getting one HD DVR, though... how did you go about getting that one for $20? Promotional offer or Customer Retention? 2 year extension is pretty long.
MustardTent:
I currently have the DirecTV HD-DVR. I have never used a Tivo, so my frame of reference is pretty limited here, but I really like it. It's simple, it works, and it does actually record and playback at HD quality.
I'll try to answer specific questions about it if you have any.
[Edit] Never looked into hacking, though. [\Edit]
ChadTower:
Outside of the premium movie channels, how much HD content is actually out there? I'm somewhat tempted, but the only HD capable tv I have is only 32", so the difference wouldn't even be that big.
MustardTent:
I'd say there's somewhere between 15-20 HD channels, not including premiums. DirecTV keeps claiming something over 100 HD channels are coming in the near future.
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