Advice requested for Best sub renewal strategy

[pounce]

First post here so forgive me if this is redundant. I'd like some friendly advice on what some of the seasoned readers here might think my best strategy is for renewing a sub commitment from a functionality and cost point of view.

What I have:

• 2 DTC-100's
• Total choice with locals on a month to month plan. My commitment expired.
• I live in Chicago

What I want long term:

• 1 MPEG4 HDTV box
• 1 MPEG4 HDTV DVR

Now, here are my questions:

1. With equipment leasing coming up does it make sense for me to jump in now before I have no choice on new equipment ownership?
2. Can I still get a little or no money upgrade to the new HDTV boxes by commiting to 2 years?
3. If I want to lock in a good deal on the soon to be released HDTV DVR should I try to convince the rep to upgrade me to one new HDTV ird's and an old HDTV DVR with the idea that I can get the old style DVR upgraded to the new style down the road?
4. Should I upgrade one of my DTC's to a new HDTV box and keep the other one going until the new DVR comes out and then lease it?
5. Should I do nothing and wait until closer to the end of the year to see what else might pop up?

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Tonedeaf]

On the Mpeg 4 receiver, you can get one now for Free after rebate.
I would then wait for the new DVR to come out and lease it. More moving parts so to speak and you won't have to pay for the equipment protection to get it changed out should something happen to the hard drive.