Check if you have your locals in HD. If not, the HR21 requires an AMD21(?) add on to get them OTA. The HR20 has an OTA built in. Good luckMrHowell said:
Upgrading to HD service with Directv
Hello all I want some advice I have been with Directv for about 10 years and I have regular service with them. I have at this time an r10 dvr for livingroom and 2 dtv receivers for computer room and bedroom. I just bought an hdtv for the livivngroom the other two rooms will stay just digital for now. I have been doing a lot of research reading reviews about all the hd dvrs out there and I am leaning towards the directv hr21-700 that ive seen at bestbuy but I wonder if I should try to get the hr22 instead or continue waiting until next year for the new directv/tivo model that is supposedly coming. My other wonder do I need the the slimline dish for HD service and if I keep my r10 to use in one of the other rooms will I need an SWM installed to use it and the hddvr in the livingroom. All advice and info will be appreciated.
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You may be waiting a long time for the Tivo if you go that route, I would suggest getting the HR21/HR22 now and getting the HD going! It is a waste of your HDTV not to have it. If you record a lot of stuff, definitely move to the HR22. You will need a new dish for it, DTV should provide it with installation at no charge. You may need to run another line to use the R10, or get an SWM. I think it just depends on what the installer has with him when he comes for the install.... Also, I would check with DTV before buying the receiver at Best Buy, they may be able to give you a much better deal (though they will not be able to guarantee the model # of the HD DVR).MrHowell said:Hello all I want some advice I have been with Directv for about 10 years and I have regular service with them. I have at this time an r10 dvr for livingroom and 2 dtv receivers for computer room and bedroom. I just bought an hdtv for the livivngroom the other two rooms will stay just digital for now. I have been doing a lot of research reading reviews about all the hd dvrs out there and I am leaning towards the directv hr21-700 that ive seen at bestbuy but I wonder if I should try to get the hr22 instead or continue waiting until next year for the new directv/tivo model that is supposedly coming. My other wonder do I need the the slimline dish for HD service and if I keep my r10 to use in one of the other rooms will I need an SWM installed to use it and the hddvr in the livingroom. All advice and info will be appreciated.
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