What DVR are compatible with DirecTV?

Question

I have heard bad things about the Direct TV HD/DVR receiver, not to mention it cost $199.99 up front plus $5 month only to lease it with an additional $5 charge for DVR service. Many people say they aren't happy with Direct TV receiver. I am looking to get this for my mom and she has DirectTV. I would like to purchse (not lease) a DVR that she can use with DirectTV. I am sure she would not mind a subscription fee for DVR service but I would imagine there is something she could hook up to her tv or existing hd receiver to record shows like she could do with a DVD-R. She is not interested in recording more than one show at a time. It would be record when she is not home or if she records one movie maybe while watching another. Any suggestions? Please do not select lease. This is a gift. I want to pay for it so it belongs to me. I don't want to pay for it only to be told it is the property of Directtv and needs to be returned to directtv should we cancel service.

Answer 1

Im happy with my direct tv plus dvr,100 bucks.

Answer 2

Each company (Cox, Charter, Quest, Comcast, Dishnetwork, Directv) have their own DVR box which you can use. I know they charge more, but each of their boxes is not compatible with other cable providers.  

Double check with them, or try to use a random DVR and see if it works for you.

Good Luck,

Answer 3

i know people who have a tivo box for direct t.v.