R22 Availability

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joecool1964

Discussion Starter · Jul 27, 2008

For those of you who have R22s, can you tell me your 'secret'? I called DirecTV
earlier this week and explained that I specifically wanted to order an R22, because I wanted to utilize VOD. They took me all the way thru the ordering process, but explained that they couldn't guarantee I'd get an R22. They put me on hold, then came back on and said that they were going to cancel my order, as I should be able to obtain an R22 at Best Buy. So....I went to Best Buy, and they said they haven't heard anything about the R22, and they have no way to order it. Then today, FedEx dropped off my 'cancelled' order - it was an R16. How the heck do I get my hands on one of the R22s?? I'd really like one in time for the Olympics. Thanks!!

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Michael D'Angelo

· #2 · Jul 27, 2008

The R22 is only being supplied by DIRECTV in areas that receive their SD locals in MPEG4.

As for at least the majority of members here that have them were part of a field test.

joecool1964

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 27, 2008

Michael D'Angelo;1699438 said:
The R22 is only being supplied by DIRECTV in areas that receive their SD locals in MPEG4.

As for at least the majority of members here that have them were part of a field test.

Thanks for your prompt response! Would be nice if DirecTV would 'educate' their support staff to know these things. In any case, is there any way to tell if my locals are in MPEG4? I'm in the Des Moines area, if that makes a difference...
Thanks

Michael D'Angelo

· #4 · Jul 27, 2008

joecool1964 said:
Thanks for your prompt response! Would be nice if DirecTV would 'educate' their support staff to know these things. In any case, is there any way to tell if my locals are in MPEG4? I'm in the Des Moines area, if that makes a difference...
Thanks

Do you receive them now on any SD receiver? If so they are not.

joecool1964

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 27, 2008

Michael D'Angelo;1699449 said:
Do you receive them now on any SD receiver? If so they are not.

Yes - I receive locals on my R16s. I suppose that answers my question...

Mertzen

· #6 · Jul 27, 2008

There are very few markets that get SD MPEG4 locals. The ones I know and I am sure are far from complete: Anything in alaska [ fairbanks, juneau, anchorage ] Hawaii [ Honolulu ] and Portland/Bangor, Me

Jhon69

· #7 · Jul 27, 2008

Think it would be interesting if DBSTALK would do a poll.The question should be"If you could get a R22-100"."Would you"?.

If any mods read this would this be possible?.Also think it would be possible to move the HDDVR questions out of this forum?.Please?.

Phroz

· #8 · Jul 27, 2008

Mertzen said:
There are very few markets that get SD MPEG4 locals. The ones I know and I am sure are far from complete: Anything in alaska [ fairbanks, juneau, anchorage ] Hawaii [ Honolulu ] and Portland/Bangor, Me

Portland, ME SD locals are MPEG2 on the 119

Bangor SD locals are MPEG4

morbid_fun

· #9 · Jul 27, 2008

Michael D'Angelo;1699438 said:
The R22 is only being supplied by DIRECTV in areas that receive their SD locals in MPEG4.

As for at least the majority of members here that have them were part of a field test.

I am in Boise and received a R22. Placed an order for a DVR and checked the order link on the website to find out what model I would receive. I do not believe my locals are MPEG4 since I get them on my D10 and R15 as well.
Seems to be hit or miss.

cineplex1

· #10 · Jul 27, 2008

Slightly off topic, but does the r22 support the esata output for an external drive?

Michael D'Angelo

· #11 · Jul 27, 2008

cineplex1 said:
Slightly off topic, but does the r22 support the esata output for an external drive?

yes

Crystal Pepsi Ball

· #12 · Jul 27, 2008

morbid_fun said:
I am in Boise and received a R22. Placed an order for a DVR and checked the order link on the website to find out what model I would receive. I do not believe my locals are MPEG4 since I get them on my D10 and R15 as well.
Seems to be hit or miss.

D* plan once D11 is up and operational is to move all locals from the 72 dish to the sat at either 99 or 103.

cineplex1

· #13 · Jul 27, 2008

Michael D'Angelo;1700760 said:
yes

If a drive was formatted and used on a hr20 would it need to be reformatted and all content lost?

davring

· #14 · Jul 27, 2008

cineplex1 said:
If a drive was formatted and used on a hr20 would it need to be reformatted and all content lost?

Unfortunately yes.

ThomasM

· #15 · Jul 28, 2008

Jhon69 said:
Think it would be interesting if DBSTALK would do a poll.The question should be"If you could get a R22-100"."Would you"?.

If there was such a poll, my answer would be NO! I am totally NOT impressed with the R22 and would strongly recommend SD users be happy with an R15/R16 and not feel "left out".

Tom Robertson

· #16 · Jul 28, 2008

Jhon69 said:
Think it would be interesting if DBSTALK would do a poll.The question should be"If you could get a R22-100"."Would you"?.

If any mods read this would this be possible?.Also think it would be possible to move the HDDVR questions out of this forum?.Please?.

As to a poll, go for it. Anyone can post a poll anytime.

Cheers,
Tom

Tom Robertson

· #17 · Jul 28, 2008

Michael D'Angelo;1700760 said:
cineplex1 said:

Slightly off topic, but does the r22 support the esata output for an external drive?

Click to expand...

yes

Yes and no, if I recall correctly. I think the R22 is still limited to the size of the disk added.

davring said:
cineplex1 said:

If a drive was formatted and used on a hr20 would it need to be reformatted and all content lost?

Click to expand...

Unfortunately yes.

Another yes and no. The drive quite probably would not automatically be formatted and still be usable. Settings might get interesting.

None of the content from one would play on the other. In theory you can swap the external drive around at will; just have to remember what plays on which DVR.

Cheers,
Tom

Jhon69

· #18 · Jul 28, 2008

Tom Robertson said:
As to a poll, go for it. Anyone can post a poll anytime.

Cheers,
Tom

Thanks Tom.But now that I have thought about it some more don't think a poll would do anything as DirecTV has it's own schedule to go by.:sure:

And yes Thomas there is an old saying"Wanting is not the same as having".

The complaint that I have seen in this thread concerns the up coming Olympics and I am pretty sure that there is a very good possibility that DirecTV will set up an Olympics Mix Channel.

Here's another suggestion if you feel left out with an R15/16 just get the Premier package you will have so many channels you won't know what to watch.

The Merg

· #19 · Jul 28, 2008

ThomasM said:
If there was such a poll, my answer would be NO! I am totally NOT impressed with the R22 and would strongly recommend SD users be happy with an R15/R16 and not feel "left out".

I'm on the other side of the boat though. I have been very satisfied with my R22 (picture quality and all) and would love to have networking capability on both of my receivers. Of course, then I could go to an SWM dish and use a single cable for both my receivers.

- Merg

morbid_fun

· #20 · Jul 28, 2008

The Merg said:
I'm on the other side of the boat though. I have been very satisfied with my R22 (picture quality and all) and would love to have networking capability on both of my receivers. Of course, then I could go to an SWM dish and use a single cable for both my receivers.

- Merg

+1

I have been very happy with my R22.

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