[BoJatey]

Hey guys,
I'm pretty intelligent and somewhat tech smart but getting old. Probably forgotten more than I know. Just picked up a Sammy 55" 3D HDTV and I,m gonna call DTV for an upgrade to I guess the HR24 receiver. Is that what they are going to give me? See the 34 on here but don't know the difference. Also, if I network the receiver, I just need to use a router to connect to my broadband, right? I see this Cinema connection kit from DTV but sounds like their version of the same thing or am I wrong? Just trying to tap into everything the equipment has to offer and any knowledge or tips and tricks you could help me with would be appreciated. Haven't been in here a whole lot but I will and after reading around for awhile I won't have to ask so many questions. Thanks and I don't have a preference after GB folded but I think the Giants have NE's number.

 

[Drucifer]

An upgrade could be any HR2x. But with 3D, it wont be a HR20.

Is your current receiver connected to your router?

Can't tell from your post if you currently have multi-TVs and receivers. If you do, you should check out Whole Home DVR.

 

[trh]

Welcome. What type of DirecTV equipment do you have right now?

The two main differences between an HR24 and a HMC HR34 is the 24 has two tuners and you can set 50 Series links; the 34 has five tuners and 100 Series Links. You've got a good chance to get the 24 for free whereas the 34 isn't available to current DirecTV customers until next week and the list price is currently $399 (new customers are getting the 34 for $99 -- what, if any, deals for existing customers hasn't been announced).

(oh -- and I think the 34's hard drive is twice the size of the 24's.)

 

[dpeters11]

Not twice as big, maybe a fourth larger. And the 34 has Picture in Picture.

 

[TomCat]

... I,m gonna call DTV for an upgrade to I guess the HR24 receiver. Is that what they are going to give me?...

Welcome to 2005.:grin: You're gonna wish you upgraded back then.

As a current sub, there may not be much choice what DVRs you get, but if you go "whole home" you will likely get one of the latest ones.

 

[TomCat]

... I,m gonna call DTV for an upgrade to I guess the HR24 receiver. Is that what they are going to give me?...

Welcome to 2005.:grin: You're gonna wish you upgraded back then.

As a current sub, there may not be much choice what DVRs you get, but if you go "whole home" you will likely get one of the latest ones.

...I don't have a preference after GB folded but I think the Giants have NE's number.

Unfortunately, that number is 3 1/2 against.

 

[BoJatey]

An upgrade could be any HR2x. But with 3D, it wont be a HR20.

Is your current receiver connected to your router?

Can't tell from your post if you currently have multi-TVs and receivers. If you do, you should check out Whole Home DVR.

Welcome. What type of DirecTV equipment do you have right now?

Not connected to a router yet. Just using an R15 setup in the LR. I'm wired for the whole house but don't need it with RF or Wifi right. I live alone but if going whole house gets me better equipment, I'll go for that as long as they don't take me to the cleaners. Called a while back when TC with HBO plus DVR got up to $85 and they dropped it to $55 for a year.

 

[BoJatey]

Welcome to 2005.:grin: You're gonna wish you upgraded back then.

Yeah, I know I'm a little behind the times.