R22's with HD Access and 0x034C

Can YOU get into ALL the same HD menus like all the other HR2x units & make the same changes?

 

Stuart, did you really think that DirecTV would leave us out to dry with the R22's?

Now if I can justify adding on HD service, I don't have to worry about upgrading to a new receiver.

- Merg

 

Yes! :woohoo:

(Tho you do need BBCs or SWiM to get the signals.)

 

HD is self justifying

 

Tom,

Are BBCs easy to get?
Is it something I can find locally?

I too have an R22-200, now with HD. I can see the other options under HDTV in the system settings. I also have HD access on my account.

I can not verify any HD access on this unit until I have some BBCs.

 

I wonder if this is a 'cheaper' way to get an HD DVR then. Vendor http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Order/Receivers/DirecTV-Receivers.htm says that have R22's for $99 for existing DirecTV customers.

 

So, should I use a sharpie to color in an "H" before the "R22" on the sticker in the back??? :lol:

 

Guess I need to upgrade the kids to HDTV

 

Then should I just get a R22 for free and used it with HD or pay the $99 for the HR22? Very interesting

 

Yes another reason to buy another new hdtv.

 

I was just thinking about getting a small HDTV for my office but didn't want to plunk down $200 for another HD DVR. Getting an R22 instead just sealed the deal.

solid signal still has them for $99 as well.

 

Yes.

 

If this is an official addition, then the HRxx price should be the same as a R22, $99.

 

Last time I was in my local BB, they still had a stack of R22's. going to check them out tomorrow and maybe pick up one for my parents.

 

Agreed as they are in essence exactly the same. Not holding my breath for that though. I'll go ahead and order an R22 while they are still available.

I guess my only hesitation is what would happen a year from now if it goes belly up? Would they replace it with an HD-DVR or try and stick me with an R16 (which lacks many features).

 

Although I don't have one to verify, I recall that it has a 320 GB hard drive, which would make it more like a HR21.

 

ResellerRatings.com does not have a favorable review of that store and the BBB gives the business a rating of F.

- Merg