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    Newbie Equipment Questions

    Got it. Thanks!
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    Newbie Equipment Questions

    jcrandall, Thank you for your response. I want to keep all 5 TV's independent. Since now I know I need a receiver on each TV, the only question now is whether using the 2 old DVR's as receivers will cost me more than using the standard HD receivers? Thanks.
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    Newbie Equipment Questions

    Here is my current setup: 2 HD DVR's (HR24-500 and HR21-700) 3 HD Receivers (H24-100) I have a slingbox attached to one of the HD Receivers for when I am out of town My bill: Ultimate: $86.99 Watch Directv on Multiple TV's $26.00 5 TV's at 6.50 each Save 6.50 on 1st TV Advanced Receiver...
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    Newbie-- How did I do?

    Got it installed Got my Sat installed. I received a free upgrade to all HD-24 receivers. It was exactly as Iceberg said; because I live in an area where SD locals are on the 72.5 sat, my only option was to get HD receivers for the HD locals as they don't install 2 dishes anymore. The...
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    Newbie-- How did I do?

    Thanks Iceberg, you and bebop probably just saved me $300, as I intended to call them back and order 3 HD receivers to replace the SD ones. I think now I will play it out and see what the installer brings. If he brings SD receivers I will ask him if they can access the Whole Home DVR, which is...
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    Newbie-- How did I do?

    Iceberg: Thank you for the information on the MLB EI. I will get the Sports Pack and probably MLB.TV Premium through my grandsons PS3. Had that last year and the quality was great, but canceled as they blacked out the Cards, Rangers, Astros and Rangers. Rattler94: Thank you for the info on the...
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    Newbie-- How did I do?

    Got fed up with Cox cable and just ordered Directv. They are scheduled to install Wed., Feb 28. Got the Ultimate package with Whole Home DVR, 1 HD receiver and 3 standard receivers, for a total of 5 TV's. I was quoted $73.99 plus tax for the first year after rebate, going to $104.99 the 2nd...