[tronomatic]

Hey Everyone,

I was wondering if folks knowledgeable about the HR10-250 and HR20 could help me. Haven't contacted DirectTV because I want to have my ducks in a row first.

I purchased a lifetime subscription to TIVO years ago and now my original TIVO (which is tied to my subscription) is dying (constantly rebooting). I am thinking of moving to the HR20 as a replacement but:

1. I really love the TIVO interface and features. Anyone know what I would be losing with the HR20?

2. Anyone have a mix of DirecTV DVR's and TIVO? How do they handle the monthly charges?

3. How much would an HR20 cost?

Any insight would be really appreciated!!

- Steve

 

[tds4182]

Hey Everyone,

I was wondering if folks knowledgeable about the HR10-250 and HR20 could help me. Haven't contacted DirectTV because I want to have my ducks in a row first.

I purchased a lifetime subscription to TIVO years ago and now my original TIVO (which is tied to my subscription) is dying (constantly rebooting). I am thinking of moving to the HR20 as a replacement but:

1. I really love the TIVO interface and features. Anyone know what I would be losing with the HR20?

2. Anyone have a mix of DirecTV DVR's and TIVO? How do they handle the monthly charges?

3. How much would an HR20 cost?

Any insight would be really appreciated!!

.

- Steve

If you really like your Tivo/want to keep your lifetime subscription you might want to consider having it repaired. Weakknees and several other firms can diagnose the problem(s) and perform the repairs

 

[bidger]

I purchased a lifetime subscription to TIVO years ago and now my original TIVO (which is tied to my subscription) is dying (constantly rebooting).

If your TiVo is a standalone TiVo, Steve, then Lifetime is tied to the unit. If you bought the Lifetime on a DirecTV Receiver with TiVo unit, then Lifetime is on your account. I have seen some folks assert that you have to have an active D-TiVo on your account in order to keep your Lifetime in effect, but usually it's the hard drive that goes bad on DVRs and, as tds4182 states, those are replaceable.