[amcruz28]

Hello,


I have a choice between getting a HDTV reciever or the regular reciever with tivo built in. I could really use the Tivo, but I love High Definition what should I do?


Anthony

 

[leesweet]

Either wait for the HD Tivo, or choose between recording/timeshifting and HD.


Many people, once they are used to PVR/DVR, never want to go back. Many, also, once they see HD, are hooked. I have 4 Replays, but still watch Prime Time and D* HD in HD, and then other timeshifted things on the Replays.


Since you aren't used to a Tivo yet, I'd get a HD STB now, and then a HD Tivo when it's out and stable (that may take 6 months, seriously).


Hope that helps!


(And your subject could have been better put as " Choose HD STB or SD Tivo?")

 

[amcruz28]

Sorry about that, I didn't know the best way to word that.


So it's best for me to get the HD Direc TV now! My only issue is the price!


I found though that dish network in my area is offering a HD reciever free with install. Maybe I'll look into that!


By the way, what would get me the best quality when recording HD shows.


Anthony

 

[jdspencer]

If you have been a DirecTV custoimer for 2 years in good standing, then try to get in on the unadvertised deal to get an HD receiver, either the Samsung TS160 or Hughes HTL-HD, for $99. See the thread in this forum for details.


I got an HDTV and couldn;t wait for the HDTiVo so I want for the HD receiver deal when it was $399. Then I found out about the $99 deal, called DirecTV and go a $300 credit. So for $99 I can watch HD and fill the void until the HDTiVO is released.

 

[amcruz28]

That's great, I will look into that.


Thanks!

 

[bsic]

Best quality recording HD? Hm.... Well, if $$ isnt an object, D-VHS. But plan on dropping a few k on that. Recordable DVD's are gettin cheaper by the minute.

 

[amcruz28]

I looked at the dvhs (wow). I guess I'll just wait and save for the dvd recorder. Does anyone know if that deal for a DirecTV HDTV Reciver $99 is still available. I want to get in on that deal.


Anthony

 

[Bradb21]

Get both!

 

[jdspencer]

Since the $99 deal for the HD receiver is unadvertised, it can be withdrawn at any time. You should give DirecTV a call and ask them. You may have to pay the full amount up front and then get a credit on your account. If the CSR doesn't know anything about it, ask for a supervisor or call back later and talk to a different one.


Check the $399 thread in this forum for details.

 

[arxaw]

For existing D* customers, call the DirecTV retention deparment.

Their direct number is: 800 600-8977


Merely mentioning the possibility of switching to cable or dish network will usually get you a good HD deal. It helps if you've been a customer at least 2 years and currently spend $40 or more a month on programming.