Neutron said:Called back and got the same deal as yall. Cool!!!! Thank you!! Installation will be Friday between 1-5.
Now when they do the Mpeg-4 switchout in the next 3-6 months we should get the upgraded HD-DVR now.
That is what the fine print on the rebate form says.cfarm said:Price point coming down and almost compelling, but the 2 yr is a deal killer. Can you be released from the contract if you return the unit?
billbillw said:That is what the fine print on the rebate form says.
"FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE DIRECTV SYSTEM WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE OF $150 PER DIRECTV RECEIVER NOT ACTIVATED. IF YOU FAIL TO MAINTAIN YOUR PROGRAMMING COMMITMENT, DIRECTV MAY CHARGE YOU A PRORATED FEE OF UP TO $300 FOR ADVANCED RECEIVERS. IN LIEU OF PAYMENT, YOU HAVE AN OPTION TO SEND YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM TO DIRECTV. VISIT DIRECTV.COM OR CALL 1-800-DIRECTV FOR DETAILS.
cfarm said:The "switchout" isn't expected until late next year. New subs will get the new boxes first, and existing subs later. That per the CEO. HD DVR not due before early to mid '06 in any event.
Price point coming down and almost compelling, but the 2 yr is a deal killer. Can you be released from the contract if you return the unit?
Neutron said:So even though I'm in the top 12 markets I shouldn't expect the MPEG-4 version until late next year?
osubeavs said:I called the retention department yesterday and they gave me the hd250 for 715 with shipping and tax
200 credit
100 rebate
20 credit for 6 months
comes out to 295 for me. She told me that was the best that she could do. Should I call back and complain?