Finally upgrading to HD+DVR on directv

Brock Landers · Mar 30, 2007

Anyone else have this currently, I am sure there are plenty. What good/bad things do you have to say about it?

I got a new HD TV back before the superbowl, but never got the HD dish/DVR from Directv till now. Will be installed tomorrow and i am pumped to have this before the final 4 starts.

What channels will i actually get in HD? I think i heard or read there are currently not that many, but more and more will be added in the future.

SportSavant · Mar 30, 2007

best piece of electronics I have ever purchased....

patswin · Mar 30, 2007

Brock Landers said:
Anyone else have this currently, I am sure there are plenty. What good/bad things do you have to say about it?

I got a new HD TV back before the superbowl, but never got the HD dish/DVR from Directv till now. Will be installed tomorrow and i am pumped to have this before the final 4 starts.

What channels will i actually get in HD? I think i heard or read there are currently not that many, but more and more will be added in the future.

How much are are you paying for this Brock......I have digital cable HD/DVR box, costs $9.99 per month. I love mine, I looked into the same box at Direct Tv and they wanted like $800 or something crazy for it. Decided to stay with cable.

SENDITIN · Mar 30, 2007

Having an HD-TV without HD programming is like buying a Ferrari and driving it only in 1st gear up and down the driveway. I have Cox HD with DVR service and love it. DVR's are an absolute must....I find I watch most of my shows through the DVR so you can blow thru the commercials. Can watch a 1hr show in 35 minutes or so. The only drawback with HD is the limitation on the offerings...but they have and are expanding the offerings slowly but surely.

SportSavant · Mar 30, 2007

I paid 499$ Canadian for my HDTV Cable Box, and I think there was even a 100$ Bill credit on my Bill.

One downside to HDTV is that once you get it, you will not be able to stand watching anything that is NON HDTV.

SENDITIN · Mar 30, 2007

One downside to HDTV is that once you get it, you will not be able to stand watching anything that is NON HDTV

Agree!!! It's similar to having a 19 or 21 inch computer monitor and then trying to use the old 15 inch....just can't do it.

bigtendominator · Mar 30, 2007

The big 4 networks ,espn, espn2, tnt, discovery and HDnet are all Hi-Def on Directv. Also HBO.

Brock Landers · Mar 30, 2007

patswin said:
How much are are you paying for this Brock......I have digital cable HD/DVR box, costs $9.99 per month. I love mine, I looked into the same box at Direct Tv and they wanted like $800 or something crazy for it. Decided to stay with cable.

Its costing me 450 bux going through Directv, that includes the cost of install which is happening tomorrow by a pro. Then they are giving me 200 bux credit on my bill, so the total cost is about 250 bux, and my Tivo/DVR costs per month will go frmo 5 to 10 bux since this is HD. I am pumped, can't wait to watch stuff properly...

bigtendominator · Mar 30, 2007

How long have you been a customer. Tell them you aren't paying for it. You will rent for $9.99 a month. Fuck paying that much for it.

bigtendominator · Mar 30, 2007

and $9.99 is what you are already going to pay. Call and fight with them. i am assuming you own it outright?

Brock Landers · Mar 30, 2007

bigtendominator said:
and $9.99 is what you are already going to pay. Call and fight with them. i am assuming you own it outright?

been a customer since 1998, an A+ one on their systems. Was able to get the HD DVR for 199 when i guess normally its 299. 10 a month is no biggie to me.

throwback420 · Mar 30, 2007

got mine a couple weeks ago for $20 love it dont know why i didnt get it sooner

Brock Landers · Mar 30, 2007

throwback420 said:
got mine a couple weeks ago for $20 love it dont know why i didnt get it sooner

Which channels are always in HD? any of them, or is it just selected programs?

Ibeenrobbed · Mar 31, 2007

TNT HD, Channel 75

ESPN HD, Channel 73

ESPN2 HD, Channel 72

Universal HD, Channel 74

Universal HD features blockbuster films, unedited and uninterrupted.

Discovery HD Theater Channel 76

Discovery HD Theater delivers the awe–inspiring experience of high definition television in pure 1080i and 5.1 digital surround sound for millions of viewers.

HDNet MoviesChannel 78

HDNet Movies features an extensive film library that includes movies from Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, and other major studios as well as leading independent producers. HDNet Movies delivers a 24-hour schedule of uncut,

HDNet, Channel 79

A 24-hour network featuring live sports like NHL® and MLS® games, boxing, drama series, concerts and original news and documentary programming including HDNet World Report and Across America.

NGC HD, Channel 98

DIRECTV is offering customers a sample of National Geographic Channel HD programming as a preview of our future HD channel launches. National Geographic Channel HD opens up new worlds to explore through image quality that is 4.5 times greater than that of ordinary television, creating lifelike images with crisp, high-resolution detail.

High-Definition Pay Per View, Channel 99

throwback420 · Mar 31, 2007

^^^ yeah not to many channels but later in the summer they are supposed to add alot.

but Direct TV = A Lot of sports in HD

i love it.

ECS · Mar 31, 2007

I have wanted one of these for awhile, cant find one at any type of reasonable price though, anyone have an idea?

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