Keep the HR21
Replace the H21. You'll have seven tuners, newer receiver
Replace the H21. You'll have seven tuners, newer receiver
HR34 or multiple HRxx's?
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Although I haven't yet called retention to see if I can get any better price points on this upgrade, the current upfront cost of what you are proposing would negate the deal entirely for me. I am currently looking at about 450.00 which is already pushing it.RACJ2 said:
Sure it would be great to "have my cake and eat it too", but just like seeing that German Chocolate Cake on the counter, I have to tell myself "just one piece"!
Didn't realize I would lose trick play capabilities without a DVR at the remote end. That is a biggie for all concerned parties in the house. That just might be a deal breaker for the HR34.carl6 said:
And as a ReplayTV user for over a decade now with 4 different DVR's scattered thru the house, I am more than aware of the need to spread the risk and try to eliminate single points of failure. Yet another reason I second guessed the HR34 idea.
As for PIP (never use it), and having a 7th tuner vs 6, I really need to reevaluate my life if I need that many tuners shouldn't I?
Thanks for bringing that up.
I would expect new stuff like the HR34 to be a little buggy out of the gate, so not that concerned about that. D* has been pretty good over the years of resolving other issues.T-Mac said:
However, I also understand your angst in regards to second guessing yourself. Regardless of what I choose in my upcoming upgrade, there will always be that little voice in the back of my head whenever an issue arises that says, maybe I should have done it differently. Sigh.......
Kinda why I started this tread in the first place.
Well, decision has been made (maybe).
I called retention and they wouldn't budge on the HR34 cost, but got a good deal on going the two DVR upgrade route. About half of what I was originally quoted.
So as with many things in life, money ends up being the deciding factor.
One of the other stipulations was that they installed the WHDVR setup with a multiswitch rather than the LNB upgrade because I have a legacy receiver I MUST keep. Otherwise, the whole deal goes out the window.
The agent said she couldn't get the system to accept the WHDVR setup without also including a SD receiver upgrade of my one single (and owned) RCA legacy receiver which is rock solid and controls the one remaining ReplayTV I will be keeping around.
So she notated on the order that they need to install a SWM 8 or 16 instead of an LNB upgrade and then I have to discuss it with the install tech on Friday. The multiswitches have legacy ports for a reason, but D* just can't leave it alone can they?
Why does everything have to be so stinkin difficult!??
I called retention and they wouldn't budge on the HR34 cost, but got a good deal on going the two DVR upgrade route. About half of what I was originally quoted.
So as with many things in life, money ends up being the deciding factor.
One of the other stipulations was that they installed the WHDVR setup with a multiswitch rather than the LNB upgrade because I have a legacy receiver I MUST keep. Otherwise, the whole deal goes out the window.
The agent said she couldn't get the system to accept the WHDVR setup without also including a SD receiver upgrade of my one single (and owned) RCA legacy receiver which is rock solid and controls the one remaining ReplayTV I will be keeping around.
So she notated on the order that they need to install a SWM 8 or 16 instead of an LNB upgrade and then I have to discuss it with the install tech on Friday. The multiswitches have legacy ports for a reason, but D* just can't leave it alone can they?
Why does everything have to be so stinkin difficult!??
Let us know which model you get it hooked up."grover517" said:Well, decision has been made (maybe).
I called retention and they wouldn't budge on the HR34 cost, but got a good deal on going the two DVR upgrade route. About half of what I was originally quoted.
So as with many things in life, money ends up being the deciding factor.
One of the other stipulations was that they installed the WHDVR setup with a multiswitch rather than the LNB upgrade because I have a legacy receiver I MUST keep. Otherwise, the whole deal goes out the window.
The agent said she couldn't get the system to accept the WHDVR setup without also including a SD receiver upgrade of my one single (and owned) RCA legacy receiver which is rock solid and controls the one remaining ReplayTV I will be keeping around.
So she notated on the order that they need to install a SWM 8 or 16 instead of an LNB upgrade and then I have to discuss it with the install tech on Friday. The multiswitches have legacy ports for a reason, but D* just can't leave it alone can they?
Why does everything have to be so stinkin difficult!??
If it's not a line item on the work order the installer is not going to install it."grover517" said:Well, decision has been made (maybe).
I called retention and they wouldn't budge on the HR34 cost, but got a good deal on going the two DVR upgrade route. About half of what I was originally quoted.
So as with many things in life, money ends up being the deciding factor.
One of the other stipulations was that they installed the WHDVR setup with a multiswitch rather than the LNB upgrade because I have a legacy receiver I MUST keep. Otherwise, the whole deal goes out the window.
The agent said she couldn't get the system to accept the WHDVR setup without also including a SD receiver upgrade of my one single (and owned) RCA legacy receiver which is rock solid and controls the one remaining ReplayTV I will be keeping around.
So she notated on the order that they need to install a SWM 8 or 16 instead of an LNB upgrade and then I have to discuss it with the install tech on Friday. The multiswitches have legacy ports for a reason, but D* just can't leave it alone can they?
Why does everything have to be so stinkin difficult!??
"NOTATING" the order is not going to change what the installer is going to receive for your install
He won't be given a SWM 16 because it was notated. What is going to be on the order is based on your existing equipment. You have a total of 8 tuners which the SWM Lnb will support. The RCA will be required to be replaced if you want the whole home service. There is a way out as you said, money money money. Purchase your own SWM 8 or 16 that way you don't have to lose the RCA receiver. Don't want you wait till install day and get into an argument with installer and other agents.
I understand what you are saying. Trust me, after hours on the phone with D*, I was well aware of the problems I might run into with them over this. That is why I initially considered just doing the WHDVR upgrade myself instead of D* doing it, and might just end up doing that anyway.naijai said:
I have an elderly mother who uses that TV/receiver that has macular degeneration and knows the current remote by heart. I will NOT force her to try and learn a new remote over an upgrade. I even have 2 spare remotes of the same model so if she wears one out, as well as a spare RCA receiver that was on my account previously in the event the receiver takes a dive. I was also adament with the rep's that they make absolutely sure that the install tech or someone from the install company, call me to discuss before they show up so I don't waste their time or mine.
Since they are scheduled to show up tomorrow (Friday), that does not give me sufficient time to get my own SWM8 and install before they show up. Guess I need to just reschedule for a later date until I can get a SWM8 to replace my WB68.
I assume it would be just a straight up swap? Or do I need anything else such as splitters, band pass filters, etc?
What is that old saying??? If you want something done to your liking, do it yourself!
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