My first guess would be inventory availability. Back when DirecTV was doing the Mpeg-4 conversion and requiring that people move from the HR10-250, in order to keep all of their HD programming, it was very difficult to get multiple HR-2x's for a while (although they allowed people to "purchase" additional leased HR-2x's from retailers at the time).
If it was mentioned I missed, what is going to take to be sure you get a HR44? Is it going to be like regular DVRs where to be sure you get an HR24 you have to go to Solid Signal? Or will he HR44 be in its own class? Knowing the policy of "A DVR is a DVR" I would suspect a policy of "A Genie is a Genie" to be likely
Local installers are DirecTV employees.
Offices are down on I-240 West of the Base, there is a big electronic sign.
They have done good work since DirecTV took over the contractor a few years ago.
Thanks dettxw! I'm feeling better now, I think I'm just going to let it ride and go with all the positive input from you and other D* subscribers and trust my gut that this is the right way to move. If I end up regretting it at least I know who in Choctaw to come after, jk...
If it was mentioned I missed, what is going to take to be sure you get a HR44? Is it going to be like regular DVRs where to be sure you get an HR24 you have to go to Solid Signal? Or will he HR44 be in its own class? Knowing the policy of "A DVR is a DVR" I would suspect a policy of "A Genie is a Genie" to be likely
Stuart is correct. A genie will be a genie. With that said, the market for HR44's will have to grow. Very doubtful they will launch the HR44 across he country at the same time. Supply is, again, the biggest factor there.
I can only assume that getting an HR44 will be on the rare side until closer to third quarter based on area.
I hope by the time i go back to directv in the fall of this year, they will offer me a free hr44 genie like they do right now with the hr 34.If not i'll just wait until they do. I'd rather have the latest tech,of course i know they may have something newer and better by then. although i hear verizons coming out with a new 6 tuner media player soon,I still want to go back to directv because of the way they do nba league pass (mainly dual feeds and all celtic games in HD) plus directv spreads the payments $29.99 over 6 months while verizon charges $44.99 over 4 months.
Since they (stupidly) omitted the optical digital audio port on the HR34, MAYBE indicating a need for an optical output may be a way to force a HR44? Worth a shot anyway I guess, when the time comes.
Since they (stupidly) omitted the optical digital audio port on the HR34, MAYBE indicating a need for an optical output may be a way to force a HR44? Worth a shot anyway I guess, when the time comes.
REally? For a ten buck audio coax?? While convenient for those already with optical cables, there's no need- other than marketing (which is quite enough reason!)- for optical.
Oh, daayyaaaam! My bad: I forgot about compatibility on the other end.... Everything I have takes either, lame excuse, but I overlooked devices having only optical input.
I was thinking technically- there's no advantage to optical in for short run audio, is there?
Oh, daayyaaaam! My bad: I forgot about compatibility on the other end.... Everything I have takes either, lame excuse, but I overlooked devices having only optical input.
I was thinking technically- there's no advantage to optical in for short run audio, is there?
Q: Between optical and coaxial, which connection is going to give the better sound quality, and why?
A: " Better" is relative. In a harsh environment, optical may have advantages. By "harsh" I mean:
Cable runs over 10ft
Cable runs in close proximity to video and power cords emanating RF noise
In most cases, the above conditions would result in negligible impacts on the signal quality since the signal being transmitted (PCM or bitstream) is sampled at low frequencies (44-48KHz) and thus are more immune to noise impairments.
However, using optical cables can minimize the potential of the above mentioned problems and thus may help to reduce common mode noise. The only negative about using optical cables is the connection is not always as secure as a coax one, and can sometimes be compromised easily by moving components frequently. In addition, optical cables are usually more expensive than coax ones.
Bottom Line: Using optical cables for your digital connections may help minimize susceptibility of coupling RF noise into the line and reduce loss for long runs (10 feet or more). However, optical cables tend to be more costly and sensitive to abrupt external forces, which may potentially weaken the connection over time. In any event, either connection method should yield excellent and comparable results in most cases.
Just watched Ray Edwards demo the HR44/C41 on the latest "Must See" official training video for the field techs. posted today.
Unfortunately the release schedule the video gave for the HR44/C41 will be to select test markets in late Feb., and not nationwide until mid to late April.
So we'll just have to see about this alleged "Feb. 7" date then I guess.
February 19th is the date set for pilot-launch - have not seend anything indicating Feb 7th - national launch will depend on how quickly they can work a majority of the bugs out.
back to the question of would I get an HR34 or HR44 or is a Genie a Genie?
Why continue to make an HR34? Why not have the current vendor making the HR34 (if it's different from who is making the HR44) just start making HR44's?
To me the "x" in HR2x or HRx4 should be more like a model year. Are they still making HR21's HR22s? HR23?
I understand that there might be a volume of HR34's that need to be sold and there might be some contractual agreement to produce a certain amount, but to me it makes sense to start manufacturing the newest model.
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