[EdSchmitz]

Hello. I have the Hopper system now, and cancelled my DirecTV. Not sure where to post this, as I figured any former DirecTV subscribers who've been through this issue are probably not looking at the DTV forum any longer, so here goes (and I couldn't find a search solution to this):

I have two HD DVRs (HR20-100 & HR23-700). I have some very personal programs on the older DVR; programs which I happen to be in (just briefly--I was part of a storm chasing project that was featured on a few shows). I don't know of an economical way to record them to something else and still keep them in high-def.

I just got the return box from DTV, and sure enough, they still want the older one, even though it's five years old. They'll charge $250 if I don't return it, and a call to customer service got me nowhere.

I looked online for HR20s, thinking I could purchase one and swap out the hard drive, but those are pretty expensive, or not working at all.

Does anyone know of a way to keep one of these without it being stupid expensive, or to transfer high-def programs?

Thanks
Ed

 

[EdSchmitz]

I appreciate the response (even though it's what I didn't want to hear)!

I see you're part of SKYWARN. Nice! You can probably identify with this then. I was the medic for CSWR during VORTEX2 (2009 & 2010), and now drive a DOW for CSWR's ROTATE projects (2011 and this year's upcoming chase).

If we happen to be in your area this season, look me up. I'll be in DOW8 (the new Rapid Scan DOW).

-Ed

 

[EdSchmitz]

Well, the idea came too late. For some reason, the HR20 wouldn't get past the diagnostic "reboot now" stage. It was disconnected from the dish and phone line several days before my services were terminated. The HR23 as well, but it works fine (for recorded programs).

They both got sent back today. Wish I'd found out about the Hauppauge earlier. Lesson learned...

-Ed