Things to add to Whole-Home DVR.

[coinmaster32]

1. The ability to schedule recordings for a second, third, etc DVR from a primary DVR.

I currently have 2 HD DVRs stacked on one top of each other. Being able to schedule recordings for all HD DVRs would be a plus, and make things easier.

2. Would be nice to see the recording capacity for the other HD DVRs as well.

 

[cocoon]

If they made whole home dvr connected machines act as if they were one single device with X tuners it might be worth the monthly fee.

 

[coinmaster32]

If they made whole home dvr connected machines act as if they were one single device with X tuners it might be worth the monthly fee.

That's what I'm hoping for. The HR34 looks nice with it's 5 tuners, but I am not gonna shell out $400 for it. If they get it down to $250, sure.

 

[jdspencer]

1. The ability to schedule recordings for a second, third, etc DVR from a primary DVR.

I currently have 2 HD DVRs stacked on one top of each other. Being able to schedule recordings for all HD DVRs would be a plus, and make things easier.

2. Would be nice to see the recording capacity for the other HD DVRs as well.

I believed these have been requested a few times since MRV was first introduced. I too wish this would happen.

 

[ts7]

Agreed - these features would really be nice but based on what has been coming out through the CE announcements it would appear D* is putting the bulk of their programming resources into the new HD guide. There hasn't been anything of significance released relating to general MRV functionality for months.

 

[SpaethCo]

If they made whole home dvr connected machines act as if they were one single device with X tuners it might be worth the monthly fee.

Being able to have a common playlist that shows content from every DVR in the house isn't worth $3/mo?

Wow. Tough crowd.

 

[kramerj]

Would be nice to see the "to do" list on dvr 2,3,etc from dvr1. That way I know if I'm scheduled to record a show on the 2ndary dvr from my primary.

Even better would be if I could see it on the guide. Maybe assign a color to each dvr and the when looking at guide the little record icon could be different colors depending on which dvr is scheduled to record the program.

 

[Jimbo]

Being able to have a common playlist that shows content from every DVR in the house isn't worth $3/mo?

Wow. Tough crowd.

I think PAYING for MRV is dumb ....
Just a way for them yo make more money for something that other companies DON'T charge for .... yet.

 

[ts7]

I think PAYING for MRV is dumb ....
Just a way for them yo make more money for something that other companies DON'T charge for .... yet.

I don't mind paying if they continue to develop and enhance the service. Unfortunately it would seem that D* released the service "as is" and has left it at that. This is not to say the MRV service is not great - indeed, I think it is one of the best available and their MRV solution is one of the main reasons I switched from E*. However, there have been few, if any, enhancements since it was released, despite numerous requests such as those posted in this thread. This is a disappointment but not enough for me to look at other options or even complain about the $3/mo fee.

 

[SpaethCo]

I think PAYING for MRV is dumb ....
Just a way for them yo make more money for something that other companies DON'T charge for .... yet.

What other company does multi-room *HD* content sharing and has receiver fees that aren't double what DirecTV is charging?

For folks with lots of receivers, paying $3/mo for MRV per account is by far cheaper than paying a higher cost per receiver and getting MRV for "free."

 

[reweiss]

If you have multiple DVRs, I would like to see a matrix view showing what shows are redundantly recorded on each DVR. Also a simila view for whichshows are going to be recorded on each DVR.

Then it would be nice for a reconcilition option so that you can remove Season Passes or specific shows when you see it about to be recorded in multiple places.

 

[dcn66100]

I would also like to set a dvr thats in a different room to record a show.

 

[DetFan]

Its only 3 bucks per month. Well worth the money..Especially for all the other stuff they over charge for. BHN charges 20 bucks per month.

 

[stardust3]

What ever it lacks is still better than what others are offering at this time. $3 regardless of how many receivers, sounds like a bargain to me. How much is a gallon of gas?