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Is there an alternative to Directv's HD DVR junk?

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woodface

Discussion Starter · Jul 24, 2009

Are there 3rd party HD DVRs out there that will work with Directv, or do I have to use whatever Directv gives me? My Directv HR21 (HD DVR) is on its last legs and having all sorts of problems. I really hate this thing even when it works as it's supposed to.

I think there is supposed to be a new Tivo + Directv HD DVR eventually, but that might be a while off. I saw some satellite DVRs for sale online, but can't tell if they would work with Directv. Any suggestions?

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bfdtv

· #2 · Jul 24, 2009

Unfortunately, there are no alternatives at this time. You're stuck with whatever DirecTV provides. As you note, a new high-definition DirecTiVo is expected early next year.

If possible, you might try to find a HR20 as a replacement. The HR20 is somewhat more responsive (less laggy) than the HR21/HR22/HR23.

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TRT

· #3 · Jul 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by bfdtv /forum/post/16881795

unfortunately, there are no alternatives at this time. You're stuck with whatever directv provides. As you note, a new high-definition directivo is expected early next year.

If possible, you might try to find a hr20 as a replacement. The hr20 is somewhat more responsive (less laggy) than the hr21/hr22/hr23.

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woodface

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 24, 2009

Ah well. Thanks for the info. Directv will replace the dying piece of junk I have with a new piece of junk free of charge, so at least I will have something to use until the Tivo version comes out. I'll just go to a happy place while I wait for my remote control's keystrokes to register....

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bfdtv

· #5 · Jul 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by woodface /forum/post/16883715

Ah well. Thanks for the info. Directv will replace the dying piece of junk I have with a new piece of junk free of charge, so at least I will have something to use until the Tivo version comes out. I'll just go to a happy place while I wait for my remote control's keystrokes to register....

If you are using the OTA add-in module, you might try removing that. Some people find their DirecTV DVR much more responsive with that disconnected.

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