[swartzfeger]

Hi all,


Does anyone know of any DirecTV HD receiver deals/rebates floating out there? Seems like I can only find stuff in the $250-$300 range at cc and bb. I guess I was naive to think I could get a 'free' HD setup deal when switching over from Cox to satellite.


Speaking of switching over, this change of service is absolutely killing me. My current Cox SA3250HD box sports a firewire port, making it a snap to record HD on my Mac. The only comparable thing I can find as far as satellite HD boxes is $1000+ stuff like the LST-3410A.


Are there any cheap 3rd party HD receivers that have a firewire/1394 port?


Also, I see some boxes have something called QAM... i take this to mean you can receive OTA HD without subscribing to a service like Dish or DTV?


Thanks for any info!

 

[bullgates]

no HD Satellite recording via firewire (or any other way) without hacks.



QAM is used by cable providers. If you want to keep recording HD stick with cable.

 

[mjones73]

The only comparable thing I can find as far as satellite HD boxes is $1000+ stuff like the LST-3410A.


The 3410A is just an OTA receiver, no sat capabilities. QAM is the method cable companies use to ship HD over cable, a QAM receiver can pick up any unscrambled channels you get, usually just your locals. If you want any of the premium channels you need a STB or cablecard still.

 

[Veritas]

swartzfeger,


You need to peruse the "Note: "D*" Extends $399 HDTV Offer - Now it's $99! And more!" topic in this same forum...

Good luck..