Directv hd-dvr?

Question

This summer, I decided to go with a directv hd box. Foolishly, I didnt spent the extra cash to upgrade to a dvr. I have some questions for people who do have the dvr...

1. Considering I pay $10 a month for the hd, how much extra would the dvr cost per month. Also, if anyone has switched from the normal hd box to a hd-dvr box, how much did it cost to do that.

2. Is it worth it? Do you guys feel like it is worth it to make the switch?

3. Would you reccomend a separate tivo box instead if it isnt worth it. Would a tivo box even work with a directv hd box?

Thanks for any help to get me started...

Answer 1

Just get the HD DVR from Directv...it will make things alot easier for you.  DVR service is $5.99 a month, or you can get the Plus HD DVR package for $69.99.  If you have Premier service right now, you'd just add the DVR service separate for the $5.99.  If you upgrade to HD DVR it is $199 for the HD DVR, $100 for the install, and $19.95 for the shipping and handling.  You wont get your money back on the regular HD that you have right now.  

Yes it is worth it.  You can record in HD.

Dont get a separate Tivo....Tivos are just standard def, plus Tivo service through Tivo is like $12 a month.

Answer 2

I agree with the poster above.  Plus, if you run two separate lines to your DVR you can watch one channel while recording another since it has dual tuners.

weeder

Answer 3

1) DVR service is an additional $5.99, a licensing fee just like you would pay if you subscribed to TiVo services (I think they charge more, though, so you'd want to check that). If you were to upgrade, it'd be either a one-time lease fee of $199 with a 24-month commitment or a full purchase of $749 without the fee.

2) I haven't used one of the HD-DVRs myself (planning to get one in the future) but I've heard a lot of good things. They also have more recording time than the standard DVR.

3) If you don't like the cost of the upgrade, you can absolutely use a standalone TiVo unit. It essentially connects to your setup the same way you would connect a VCR, and then you configure the unit to accept DirecTV programming. You just have to pay a separate subscription fee to them.