Standalone Series 2 Boat Anchor Mode and MRV

[Yog-Sothoth]

Will it still work with MRV? I have two hacked Samsung DirecTiVos, and the second one worked fine with MRV and HMO, even before I activated the access card (it was in "Boat Anchor" mode until I did so). Would it be possible to get a standalone and use it with the two Samsungs without activating "real" TiVo service? I read that Series 2s can't be used as plain, manual-recording units. I just need a way for my kid to watch recorded shows in his room.

Getting yet another Samsung DirecTiVo (and hacking it) is an option, of course.

[Finnstang]

I don't have an answer to the original question. (https://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/hw/OfferDetail.jsp?_requestid=219988)

[Gunnyman]

S2SA units can't do ANYTHING without a sub besides record a live 30 minute buffer

[Yog-Sothoth]

LOL!

I don't have an answer to the original question.

Assuming you're recommending option 2 I listed above, I prefer this option (http://www.ebay.com/), as that's how I got my second Samsung (it shipped to me in one day, and they're giving me a credit because it had the wrong remote in the box).

S2SA units can't do ANYTHING without a sub besides record a live 30 minute buffer

You replied while I was writing my reply. Thanks for the info. eBay it is.... :D

[Finnstang]

LOL!



Assuming you're recommending option 2 I listed above, I prefer this option (http://www.ebay.com/), as that's how I got my second Samsung (it shipped to me in one day, and they're giving me a credit because it had the wrong remote in the box). :D
If you use the DVR4ME promo code through D*, then the DTiVo is free and you just pay $15 for S&H and they ship it straight to you. No activation required. No additional committment.

[Yog-Sothoth]

If you use the DVR4ME promo code through D*, then the DTiVo is free and you just pay $15 for S&H and they ship it straight to you.

Yeah, I saw that. I guess the only reason I would want another Samsung is that I already have InstantCake and PTVNet CDs for it.

[cheer]

If you use the DVR4ME promo code through D*, then the DTiVo is free and you just pay $15 for S&H and they ship it straight to you. No activation required. No additional committment.
Absolutely not true. From the Terms and Conditions:
FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE DIRECTV SYSTEM WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE OF $150 FOR EACH DIRECTV RECEIVER NOT ACTIVATED.

[Finnstang]

Absolutely not true. From the Terms and Conditions:
My bad. Activate it then call back and deactivate it then.