HD DirecTiVo

[bmgallag]

Has anyone taken the $999.99 plunge & purchased the HR10-250? I'm looking for feedback & reviews before I jump into yet another $1K D* Sat receiver (Mirs SR-HD5 in 2001).

[kjusf]

If you plan on using the HDMI or DVI connection, you may want to hold off until DirectTv fixes the problem. Review the following link for more details.

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183203

[bdraw]

I have one, and I love it.
I have not had one problem with it.

I do not use the HDMI output.

I have hacked it extensively, and can even exract HD video via ethernet.

It is basicly identical to the regular D* Tivo but records HD.

I was one of the testers for the BHN DVR and I couldn't stand it. So many annoyances that have not been addressed for the last 6 months, and probably be another 6 months before SA even thinks about fixing it.

I loved having the ability to record HD, but was so frustrated by the BHN DVR, that I was motivated to spend the 1k. I am very pleased with my purchase.

The worst part is that the guide is very slow. The guide on my D* non-HD Tivo is also slow but not quite as slow as the HDTivo. This really doesn't bother me because I have so much pre-recorded HD content now that I don't ever use the guide. I just watch something that is pre-recorded.

The feature that I like the most about the HDTivo over the BHN DVR is the 30 second skip button.
The feature that the BHN DVR has that I miss is Picture in picture, which I only miss during football season.

There really is nothing on the market like the HDTivo.

You are welcomed to come to my house and demo it. Just PM me, I live in Ybor.

Ben

[bmgallag]

I don't anticipate using the HDMI yet as my TV is a 2001 Mits.
Does anyone know how long the back-order timeframe currently is, or where the best place to buy this unit is?

[bdraw]

I bought mine at CircuitCity.com
they have them in stock on the website only.
Here is the link.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hughes-Network-Systems-DIRECTV--HD-Receiver-Digital-Video-Recorder--HR10-250-/sem/rpsm/oid/93509/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

It is hard to find on their website since it is with the Sat Receivers instaed of with the other DVR's.

[bmgallag]

I took the plunge. I ordered it from an old favorite store of mine;
www.abtelectronics.com
Their site says they have it in stock, so we'll know in a few days.
Thanks for the insight.

[no1home]

D* should help you offset the cost. I called them just after I ordered my HDTivo and they gave me a $150 credit. When I received the unit, I called again to activate the receiver and asked them again what they could do for me since I'd heard others where getting $250 credit. They gave me another $100 credit and free HD package and Showtime HD for 6 months. Not bad. It seems to depend on who you happen to speak with on what they will do.

[bmgallag]

Here's what's killing me; This year is the first in 4 years that I have not purchased the NFLSundayTicket. I've had my HDTV since 2001, but I've tried to cut a few corners on $ recently. After I made the decision not to renew, D* goes balls to the wall on HD NFL. Everyone else seems to be getting the NFL ST for FREE this year!!
I'm thinking D* should throw me a bone here, given that I've spent two grand on HD Sat receivers in 3 years.

[bmgallag]

Well - I received the product. I HIGHLY recommend AbtElectronics.com to anyone in the market of AV products (free shipping & no sales tax).

No issues so far with the HDTivo, except that it found & recorded an episode of Cagney & Lacey; maybe it has a sense of humor.

D* were reasonable in crediting me $150 & giving me two premium packages for 6 months, so I'm not complaining.