Best Old Hd Dvr

[Lj009]

Hi Guys and Gals.
I'm looking to purchase a older HD DVR like the 942 or 921 ect. At this time I do not have the need of Dish network HD programing what they have that interests me is not worth the bucks and I receive a great signal OTA on the major networks. Dish has told me there are charges if I buy the 622 and not get the programing.So I want an older unit, What I need to know is which unit would be most dependable as a whole ,Where can I get one and what would I do if repairs are needed?Who would fix it? Thanks if anyone can help. Jack

 

[navychop]

I suggest you avoid the 921. The 942 is good.

But why not get a 5xx series or the 721? There's a 721 for sale right now at this site. No DVR fee. These won't pick up or record OTA HD, but you might be ahead to get one of these, and a separate OTA HD DVR.

Here's one 942 for sale here.

 

[osu1991]

Nobody sells new standalone hd dvr's right now, other than computer based systems. However I do love my old sony dhg hdd 250 standalone hd dvr. Free OTA guide and no dvr fees.

 

[downriver]

942 is the best of the 4 dish DVR's I've owned.

I had good luck with a 501. But that's SD. Heck there's only been 3 HD DVR's, right??

 

[garys]

I suggest you avoid the 921. The 942 is good.

But why not get a 5xx series or the 721? There's a 721 for sale right now at this site. No DVR fee. These won't pick up or record OTA HD, but you might be ahead to get one of these, and a separate OTA HD DVR.

Here's one 942 for sale here.

The 5xx or 721 does not do OTA.

 

[tnale]

I have 2 921s and have no problem, bought both of them on ebay about 2 years ago.

 

[sprintcarcrazy]

I never had a problem in the year I had a 921, I am not sure I even had to reboot it.

 

[navychop]

The 5xx or 721 does not do OTA.

That's why I suggested he get a separate OTA HD DVR. That's what I do with my 721.

 

[garys]

That's why I suggested he get a separate OTA HD DVR. That's what I do with my 721.

I find it better to steer away from sd receiver when dealing with HD tv's since a lot of them do not handle the sd very well. I do not like to suggest something that may give different problems to those posting here asking for help.

 

[navychop]

Are you saying the SD out from the 721 is any different than the SD out from a ViP622, 942 or 921? He's no doubt feeding his HDTV with SD from a DVD player, anyway.

 

[garys]

No, I was referring to some HD tv's not handling the sd inputs (s-video, composites, rf) very well (which is why I like to stay away from mentioning them). I had a 501 for many years myself. These tv's usually handle the sd fine using components and HDMI inputs. Since the op was asking about the 942/921 units, I thought it best if he stay along that line.

 

[thowe21]

I just upgraded a 721 to a 622. Was having all sorts of reboot problems on the 721 within the last few months. Before then, everything worked fine for over 3 years. My 501 right now is working great. Don't know about other 721 owners out there but would recommend staying away from 721 (possible software bug).

 

[navychop]

My 721, 508 & ViP622 all work fine.