What Is the Best Way to Get HR20-700?

[qdaddyo]

I live in the LA area, and just called DirecTV. According to the person, I spoke to, they have no knowledge of the release of this unit.

For those of you who were able to order the unit, can you please let me know the steps you took to do so?

Also, I purchased the HR10-250 (HD DVR) in 01/06. Is this going to help or hurt me price-wise?

 

[PoitNarf]

Keep calling till you get a CSR that knows about it and will give it to you.

 

[vurbano]

I live in the LA area, and just called DirecTV. According to the person, I spoke to, they have no knowledge of the release of this unit.

For those of you who were able to order the unit, can you please let me know the steps you took to do so?

Also, I purchased the HR10-250 (HD DVR) in 01/06. Is this going to help or hurt me price-wise?

Supposedly you can go to this thread http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=61862 , click on the button in the last post and get up on a list for it. But be forewarned. 1/2 the machine doesnt work. both OTA tuners are disabled.

 

[hdtvtechno]

Supposedly you can go to this thread http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=61862 , click on the button in the last post and get up on a list for it. But be forewarned. 1/2 the machine doesnt work. both OTA tuners are disabled.

Maybe because its a demo unit

I also see the access card option is grayed out too (Disabled)

 

[thankyouforcallingdtv]

ota tuners will be enabled in a software release.

the supposed reason behind it is, is its being released in 5-lnb areas first, so why do you need the tuners.

yeah. that makes sense

 

[grydlok]

ota tuners will be enabled in a software release.

the supposed reason behind it is, is its being released in 5-lnb areas first, so why do you need the tuners.

yeah. that makes sense

what??? you can't be serious about the tuners

 

[hdtvtechno]

ota tuners will be enabled in a software release.

the supposed reason behind it is, is its being released in 5-lnb areas first, so why do you need the tuners.

yeah. that makes sense

But how am i going to get WB HD, UPN HD, independent affiliates HD channels ?

 

[lou_do]

the supposed reason behind it is, is its being released in 5-lnb areas first, so why do you need the tuners.

Because D* offers only 4 channels of HD or digital locals, and with my OTA antenna I get 31. Plus the 4 that they currently give me are very pixielized at times, with my OTA signals having a lot better PQ.

 

[Jimzo]

Go to Best Buy. I was there yesterday in Skokie, IL and it was selling for $399. The HR10-250 was reduced to $99. I don't know if they are widely available but I certainly saw one yesterday.

Jim

 

[PoitNarf]

Go to Best Buy. I was there yesterday in Skokie, IL and it was selling for $399. The HR10-250 was reduced to $99. I don't know if they are widely available but I certainly saw one yesterday.

Jim

A HR20 spotted in a Best Buy in IL? Wanna pick one up for me?

 

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

The national roll-out is sometime between 9/13 and 9/18. If you want one earlier and also save $100. go to my site.

-Robert

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Defantely get it from Robert, you will get it a long time before any other lists.

Please support those who support us!

 

[PoitNarf]

Robert,

Is it too late to place an order with you for the initial shipment you'll be receiving?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

You might just sneek in.

 

[PoitNarf]

You might just sneek in.

I'd prefer a definite yes or no

Well I placed the order anyway. Crossing my fingers.

 

[dnyce]

The national roll-out is sometime between 9/13 and 9/18. If you want one earlier and also save $100. go to my site.

-Robert

Do existing HR 10 owners still have to pony up the $300? Or is that for new customers only?

 

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

Do existing HR 10 owners still have to pony up the $300? Or is that for new customers only?

HR10-250 upgrades will be accommodated by DIRECTV directly on an as available basis through their Home Services Providers.

-Robert

 

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

I'd prefer a definite yes or no

Well I placed the order anyway. Crossing my fingers.

You have a definite yes. And you will receive it very soon as we have arranged for simultaneous east and west cost fulfillment.

-Robert

 

[lovswr]

Go to Best Buy. I was there yesterday in Skokie, IL and it was selling for $399. The HR10-250 was reduced to $99. I don't know if they are widely available but I certainly saw one yesterday.

Jim

Damn, wish I'd seen this post before I went to BK for lunch (BB is better for my diet anyway )

 

[hdtvtechno]

Go to Best Buy. I was there yesterday in Skokie, IL and it was selling for $399. The HR10-250 was reduced to $99. I don't know if they are widely available but I certainly saw one yesterday.

Jim

it properbly was the H20, or something else...