Poll: for those of us receiving the non-rebate "No strings" DVRs from DirecTV

[darwin-t]

My install is done. He knew I already had a receiver. :mad:


The guy had an interesting way to cut cable. He'd guesstimate how much cable he'd need, then put the connectors on BOTH ends. He ALWAYS guesstimated a few feet too long.

Me, I would have put one connector on, run the cable to where it goes and THEN cut the other end to length and put the connector on. But that's just me. :)

Is a DSR7000 a series one or two?

[jasonsteele]

Well mine is done. Im torn, he ran cable along have of the house outside, but cleaned up the mess I had in the living room and bedroom and ran two cables downstairs. The downstairs cables I have to finish as he said he cant cut into the finished ceiling or wall. I guess I should be happy he did more than the install called for but, he cascaded two 2or3x4's and now im still full again. If he would have done a 5x8 I would have some future use in it.

Am I being ridiculous or just be happy with what I got and if I expand they'll have to change it all again.

Jason

[christalkeith]

Installer came this morning, I had already received a DVR40 last week but figured I would play dumb and see what would happen. They were replacing a stand alone receiver in the master bedroom, they were upstairs checking to see if they would be able to run the second line with existing set up. After a few minutes, I ran upstairs to let them know that the phone line behind the tv doesn't always work, low and behold, they already had a R15 up and running!! So no questions, my work order stated on it to bring equipment.
So....now do I just wait a few days and activate the DVR40 Fedex brought me and save one for a rainy day?? No commitment is showing on my account so I didn't have to argue that one, but are we sure there will be no extra charges on this?? Do they even know I have the one they shipped out?? It used to show on my account just not under the equipment, now that the R15 is installed, it's gone and not showing anywhere.

[Tonedeaf]

Installer came this morning, I had already received a DVR40 last week but figured I would play dumb and see what would happen. They were replacing a stand alone receiver in the master bedroom, they were upstairs checking to see if they would be able to run the second line with existing set up. After a few minutes, I ran upstairs to let them know that the phone line behind the tv doesn't always work, low and behold, they already had a R15 up and running!! So no questions, my work order stated on it to bring equipment.
So....now do I just wait a few days and activate the DVR40 Fedex brought me and save one for a rainy day?? No commitment is showing on my account so I didn't have to argue that one, but are we sure there will be no extra charges on this?? Do they even know I have the one they shipped out?? It used to show on my account just not under the equipment, now that the R15 is installed, it's gone and not showing anywhere.
You need to activate the DVR40. The terms of the sale state 30 days for activation or $150 charge.

[christalkeith]

You need to activate the DVR40. The terms of the sale state 30 days for activation or $150 charge.

Sorry, forgot to say that I intend to activate it this week. But otherwise we are all making the assumption that those of us who received two receivers out of the deal, there will be no charges down the road if they ever figure out that all this went on, correct?? Anyone have any ideas otherwise that we might get hit with further charges??

[David Platt]

Just received a 'refurbished' DSR7000 from DTV this afternoon. When I pulled it out of the box, I could tell something was seriously wrong with it-- sounded like the hard drive was loose and rattling around inside the unit. Sure enough, I pulled the cover off, and the whole hard drive assembly had come loose from the case. Someone had tried to fasten it in place with double-sided tape, but that didn't hold up during shipping. The power supply was also only held in place by one screw and was *really* loose.

I called DTV to tell them, and they immediately sent me another box and told me to trash the one I received. They also activated it on my account and immediately deactivated it so I wouldn't get charged the penalty. Before I trashed it, I of course had to plug it in to see if it worked. Works like a charm! So I'm getting two boxes for $15-- maybe three, if I get one of the installers who screws up and gives me a free box like some of you guys.

[Tonedeaf]

Sorry, forgot to say that I intend to activate it this week. But otherwise we are all making the assumption that those of us who received two receivers out of the deal, there will be no charges down the road if they ever figure out that all this went on, correct?? Anyone have any ideas otherwise that we might get hit with further charges??
There will be no future charges as long as the receiver(s) are activated. Anything more than the $14.95 + tax is against the sales agreement when you clicked submit order on the DirecTV site.

[tall1]

Sorry, forgot to say that I intend to activate it this week. But otherwise we are all making the assumption that those of us who received two receivers out of the deal, there will be no charges down the road if they ever figure out that all this went on, correct?? Anyone have any ideas otherwise that we might get hit with further charges??If you do, put your bitch on and call D*. It is their mistake and if you are persuasive you will end up with both anyway. At the very least you send one back and you still are out nothing. Read this book by Herb Cohen. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553281097/103-9152541-0969431?v=glance&n=283155) Good luck.

[DarthOverlord]

I received the RCA DVR40 and I ran the Zipper with 6.2. Now I have the rebooting issue. I can't get through the setup without a reboot.

I know the hard drive works since I used it in my Phillips with the Weethet method and a version 4 image. I have used the 6.2 image on another machine and that works fine.

Does anyone think that installing version 4 would stop the reboot problem? I don't think there are any IR devices in the vicinity to set off the Tivo, but I could be wrong. Any thoughts?

I already formatted the 40 GB HD, so that is not an option.

[goony]

I received the RCA DVR40 and I ran the Zipper with 6.2. Now I have the rebooting issue. I can't get through the setup without a reboot.Try carefully re-Zippering... you should not be having that problem at all - many Zipper success stories on non-R10 S2s, so maybe you did something wrong (or you have a hardware problem).

[DarthOverlord]

I rezippered twice. I used the same set up to run on my DSR7000 which is running fine. The hard drive is good. I am hoping this machine is just susceptable to the 6.2 reboot bug.

I am going to Weethet my 4.1 image tonight and give it a shot.

[xr400]

Went through the order process on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Received a Phillips DSR-7000 on Friday, Feb. 17. Full set of cables - S-video, red/white/yellow, phone - along with a peanut remote. Connected everything up to previously run dual RG-6 cables last night. Found that the 6.2 software was upgraded overnight. Activiated Saturday, Feb 18.

The confirmation email shows an installation date of Feb 23. I think I can cancel that call!

Drat - Just noticed that the web site shows a one year commitment, even though the CSR said there wasn't one. Guess I'll call them later on this.

Ordered on 2/16 on got it 2/21. Phillips DSR-7000 with cables and peanut remote. Install is scheluded for 2/25, I need a 2nd coax run.

[dspyder]

Just read through all 13 pages.... I decided to jump on the DVR4ME yesterday afternoon. Any idea what I'll be getting now? (2/20) No appointment scheduled, so it will most likely be shipped. It sounded like all the old Series 2 were out for a while in early February. Has anyone ordered and received since then and gotten something other than an R10 or R15?

Thanks,
--D

[tall1]

Just read through all 13 pages.... I decided to jump on the DVR4ME yesterday afternoon. Any idea what I'll be getting now? (2/20) No appointment scheduled, so it will most likely be shipped. It sounded like all the old Series 2 were out for a while in early February. Has anyone ordered and received since then and gotten something other than an R10 or R15?

Thanks,
--DI'd refuse delivery if it was either one of those units. Good luck.

[Tonedeaf]

I rezippered twice. I used the same set up to run on my DSR7000 which is running fine. The hard drive is good. I am hoping this machine is just susceptable to the 6.2 reboot bug.

I am going to Weethet my 4.1 image tonight and give it a shot.
Darth, if you havent' already you need to post your issue in the Zipper thread in the underground forum. Maybe they can help.

[gshumaker]

Hooked it up and no Sat 2 signal.

Called to activate but still no Sat 2 signal even after switching cables from 1 to 2 and restarting and all that.

They are sending out another tivo unit in 3-5 days.

This thing is hosed all the channels are coming in on the wrong stations. NBC was on the STARZ station, no locals, etc....

Checked the D* website and there was a new annual commitment plus another 14.95 s/h charge.

Called Cust Retention and they took off the new s/h charge and after mentioning the DVR4ME promo the CR new nothing about it but after a few minutes on hold she "found" the info on it and noted my account so as not to get flagged with another commitment when I call back to active the new DVR.

So now I have one DEAD 35 hour DVR, another coming with the installer on Friday morning and another being shipped from D*.

They told me to throw the old one in the trash!! They do not want it back!!

[codespy]

You may need to hire a scientist to navigate through the R15 which you will most likely receive. Go to DTV dot com and start reading the owners manual on that unit. I got $5 bucks that say your getting the R15. Check's in the mail if I lose.

[mebiii]

Today I received a DSR7000. The drive was bouncing around inside the case, and knocked the ribon cable that controled the IR loose. It was easy enough to fix, and seems to be woring OK so far. I will see how it does after the the upgrade to 6.x.

[gshumaker]

You may need to hire a scientist to navigate through the R15 which you will most likely receive. Go to DTV dot com and start reading the owners manual on that unit. I got $5 bucks that say your getting the R15. Check's in the mail if I lose.


Actually you may want to start writing that check!!

The Technician asked if I wanted to replace it with a new D* DVR or a Tivo branded one and I told him the latter so we shall see.

They must still have some in stock if he asked!!

We shall see!!

[mrpope]

i got my 704 a week ago and completely forgot about the instalation yesterday. was going to have him run another line and talk about multiswitches, but he was gone when i got there and a r15 was in my living room. wife said he installed that one and tweaked the dish for a better signal. i hate this thing. they told me to keep it. i'll deactivate it today and pull the drive out of it for my media center.

[AV8NDV8]

Ordered last Thursday and got a DSR7000 today. It's downloading as we speak, seems solid. Install status still shows they will call within 72 hours of last Thursday, go figger. Now to upgrade and zipper it.
Thanks guys, wouldn't even know about this otherwise!
B

[bleeman]

I ordered my unit on January 31st. Told it would come with the installer scheduled a week from the following Saturday (Had a committment on the first Saturday). My unit arrived that Friday (Hughes HDVR2) so I hooked it up myself and cancelled the installation. Had problems with the unit off and on. It would freeze up if it got to full, it would freeze on channels during "Live TV" etc. Finally, called them this past Monday. They said they'd be shipping me a replacement and to just throw the HDVR2 out! My replacement arrived today, an R10, which I'm very happy with. We already had an R10 and the RCA DVR80 so this fits right in with our others.

Overall, I've been very pleased as we now have 3 DTV units that we've acquired over the last 1.5 years and our total investment (not counting monthly fees) has been approximately $66. Our first unit (The DVR80) we picked up for $49 during a promo at Best Buy during Labor Day Weekend 2004. Our second one (The first R10) was free after the $100 rebate promo back in August/September prior to the release of the R15, and now this one (R10) for $16 during the DVR4Me promo.

I haven't been bitten by the "hacking bug" so this works out and now that I have the HDVR2 to play with, I think I'll open it up and see what makes these things tick. :)

[codespy]

I guess I should start writing checks. Watch out, the bouncing could get ugly!

[Hugh1966]

Do I need to activate my "new" Dtivo prior to zippering it?

I just did my 1st "hack". :) Using the weaknees guide I successfully upgraded the hard drive to a 160 gb, now I want to zipper it but I'm not sure if I can go ahead and do that now or if I need to get all hooked up with direcTV first.

Thanks,

Hugh

[comarks]

I may have missed this in the thread somewhere but do can you get more than 1 unit with the code? Does the unit have to be subscribed? It would be nice to have an extra unit to play around with hacking but not have to subscribe it.

[Tonedeaf]

Do I need to activate my "new" Dtivo prior to zippering it?

I just did my 1st "hack". :) Using the weaknees guide I successfully upgraded the hard drive to a 160 gb, now I want to zipper it but I'm not sure if I can go ahead and do that now or if I need to get all hooked up with direcTV first.

Thanks,

Hugh

Doesn't matter when you activate in the zipper process. If you know youa re gonna activate it, may aswell do it before?

I may have missed this in the thread somewhere but do can you get more than 1 unit with the code? Does the unit have to be subscribed? It would be nice to have an extra unit to play around with hacking but not have to subscribe it.

The DirecTivo's will not funtion other than watching what is recorded to it without being activated. The code is good for 1 refurb unit, whether the installer brings an R15 to you or something else is another story. :)

[nlayton]

I may have missed this in the thread somewhere but do can you get more than 1 unit with the code? Does the unit have to be subscribed? It would be nice to have an extra unit to play around with hacking but not have to subscribe it.


No you can not get more than 1 with the code. I tried and it says I am not eligable for 363 days and counting down day by day.

No, it does not have to be activated to hack around with it.

However you will have to schedule an installation and then after the unit arrives cancel it. Because the installer will activate a unit if he shows up. It just depends on whether or not he also brings a new unit with him or not which one he will activate.

[Tonedeaf]

No, it does not have to be activated to hack around with it.


It does however have to be activated within 30 days to not pay the $150 fee per the terms of the sale. You can then deactivate the next day if you wanted to.

[Gunnyman]

My dsr 7000 arrived today. The R15 is going in the closet or possibly to ebay.

[goony]

Beware if you self-install your DVR4ME unit.

I installed mine, called DirecTV to activate, told them to cancel the installer - I thought all was well. A few days later I noticed (via my web account) that an installer was still scheduled to come out Friday, 24-Feb.

Three days ago (Monday) I called DirecTV and told them there was no need for the installer (Bluegrass Satellite) to come since my unit was already installed, the CSR said it was all taken care of.

Tuesday, I get an auto-droid call from Bluegrass saying my installer would be there Friday morning. I called Bluegrass Satellite, explained what was going on, and their CSR (who seemed to just want me to go away) said "I'll connect you with the cancellation department." Five minutes on hold.

When the phone went live again it was a DirecTV CSR! I explained the situation, including the call to Bluegrass to head off the installer. The DirecTV CSR said the install was still scheduled for Friday, but they promised that it was now fixed and that no installer would arrive.

Anybody want to take the bet that no installer will show up? :rolleyes:

Added: Also, my account still has the text livingRoom: HNS placeholder that appeared under the Receiving Equipment summary when my DVR4ME order was placed and it has never went away... their system seemingly did not "get it" that it should delete that placeholder when I activated the Philips DSR704.

[farleyruskz]

Many of those who went ahead and self-installed the DVR4ME unit, myself included, went ahead and allowed the installer to come anyway. You can get an upgraded multiswitch and probably a free R15 in addition to the TiVo if you go along with it.

[Gunnyman]

I'm gonna let the installer come and run a 2nd line to my bedroom.
He's due monday morning.
Also, a heads up when you call to ACTIVATE your tivo. The CSR may try to get you to commit to two years.
I went back and forth until I found the magic word. That word is "refurb"
when I told the csr (chronically stupid response-droid) that this unit was a refurb, she went ahead and activated without a commitment.

[goony]

You can get an upgraded multiswitch and probably a free R15 in addition to the TiVo if you go along with it.My original goal was to get a cheap/free additional DVR as a spare (i.e. deactivate it in a few days) and I have no interest in an R15 unit whatsoever. (Read: I have upgraded/hacked non-R10s now with full networking capability and the R15 wouldn't be able to participate in the fun.)

[Gunnyman]

goony you are so right.
I just now packed the R15 into a box to put away. I am CONSIDERING cannibalizing it for it's 160 gig HD to go into my new dsr 7000 :p

[farleyruskz]

I have 3 HDVR2's hacked and networked, and the free R15 is deactivated. But it will be nice to be able to yank it out and fool around with it once DIRECTV enables the VOD and Internet download features.

[DarthOverlord]

Still getting the power reboot issue. Tried the original hard drive and my 120 GB, both Zippered and unzippered with 6.2 and 4.01. Currently calling DirecTV. Hoepfully will get a replacement.

[DarthOverlord]

Replacement coming in 2-5 business days. I hope the next one is not a dud. At least I got an 40gb hard drive to throw into a Linux box.

[codespy]

csr (chronically stupid response-droid)


Classic Gunny. I'll have to remember that one!

[ClayMan]

I had to call DirecTV AGAIN b/c the update software DID NOT fix my R15 ... it still was hit or miss on recording my shows. I talked to someone in Technical Support and they are sending me another unit (new NOT refurbished) R15 via FedEx w/in 2-5 days. I do believe it has much potential but it has been aggravating dealing w/ the glitches/bugs. I will be crossing my fingers when i get it to see if THIS ONE works out for me. If it doesn't... i'll be back on the phone again. arrrrr. :rolleyes: I have a R10 in another room and am pleased with it... I paid for this myself at a store. I see you guys talking about getting the DVR deal w/ Tivo for free but umm it doesn't have the same capacity for recording as the R10, does it?

[john-duncan-yoyo]

I had to call DirecTV AGAIN b/c the update software DID NOT fix my R15 ... it still was hit or miss on recording my shows. I talked to someone in Technical Support and they are sending me another unit (new NOT refurbished) R15 via FedEx w/in 2-5 days. I do believe it has much potential but it has been aggravating dealing w/ the glitches/bugs. I will be crossing my fingers when i get it to see if THIS ONE works out for me. If it doesn't... i'll be back on the phone again. arrrrr. :rolleyes: I have a R10 in another room and am pleased with it... I paid for this myself at a store. I see you guys talking about getting the DVR deal w/ Tivo for free but umm it doesn't have the same capacity for recording as the R10, does it?

Yeah but it will work.

I just did a drive transplant in my free $15 TiVO. It's now up to 283 hours with a 320 Gb hard drive. There are cheap large hard drives in the sales fliers every weekend. Life is too short to suffer with the R!%.

[ClayMan]

Well John the problem lies in the fact that i'm not all into this electronics like you guys. I enjoy it... love it... etc.. but i don't understand how to extract a hard drive and replace it and everything else you guys do. That is why my head spins sometimes reading what you guys do to your DVR's. You guys are all up into this stuff .. wires...hard drives.. hackin'... whatever. I enjoy it at face value.. a dvr is a tool i use to record shows - then i delete them. the end :) soooooo with that said... would it be worth it for me to return my R10 get my $100 back and then order this FREE one? whatchu think? ;) i appreciate your advice.

[john-duncan-yoyo]

Well John the problem lies in the fact that i'm not all into this electronics like you guys. I enjoy it... love it... etc.. but i don't understand how to extract a hard drive and replace it and everything else you guys do. That is why my head spins sometimes reading what you guys do to your DVR's. You guys are all up into this stuff .. wires...hard drives.. hackin'... whatever. I enjoy it at face value.. a dvr is a tool i use to record shows - then i delete them. the end :) soooooo with that said... would it be worth it for me to return my R10 get my $100 back and then order this FREE one? whatchu think? ;) i appreciate your advice.

The installation of a prepared hard drive is fairly simple. More expensive but simple.

If you get one from Weaknees it is simple follow the instructions- open the case, connect the cables, mount as instructed and close the case. You can see a sample set of instructions at <http://www.weaknees.com/instructions/sa_s2b_replace.pdf> to see if this is within your skills. I've done this twice and it was a half hour job both times.

I took the middle road on the last one. I prepared my own drive using instant cake and installed it. It took me awhile to get things together but it wasn't bad. My biggest problem was burning a cdrom.

[gshumaker]

He said I had one from D*. I told him it was busted and asked him if he had the replacement? He said "no" and went on to install the second line I needed.

Darn - I guess I have to wait on the replacement box from D* since the first one (Phillips 7000) was not picking up Sat 2 signal.

I was hoping to get an R15 in addition to the older model one out of the deal like most everyone else to play with and save for the future!!

[roboshh]

Got mine today, dsr7000. Was hoping for an R10, as both of my other tivos are R10. anyone wanna trade? eh 16 bucks, can't go wrong.

[David Platt]

Got mine today, dsr7000. Was hoping for an R10, as both of my other tivos are R10. anyone wanna trade? eh 16 bucks, can't go wrong.

I've sent you a private message-- I'd love to trade my R10 for a DSR7000!

[jesseb]

got my Phillips 7000 fedex today after i called the csr and asked if the installer was bringing monday or was it in the mail. She no the installer will bring. Im going to wait and see if he brings one and let him install it in the kids room then install the 7000 after he leaves or should i just install the 7000 now and say what dvr box in the mail if he ask. I think the first whould be best. Also i have seen a bunch of the 7000 being sent via fedex when it was told to me on he phone that it would be a r15 from the installer. I dont want to hack anything so the 15 would be fine if the guy brought it out. Thanks for any info you can give on what i should do...

[ClayMan]

so is the Phillips 7000 better than the R15? I ofcourse am having problems w/ my R15 and they are sending me another one. I am assuming it's another R15 .... should i have ask for something else? how does that work.

[nesby]

Doesn't seem like they are sending anything but R10's and R15's anymore so it probably won't matter what you ask for.

[cindycrane]

I have received a DSR 7000 via FedEx and would love to have a larger hdrive. What's the Instant Cake everyone's talking about? I'm going to the Underground to research the procedure. Thanks.

[goony]

Might as well Zipper it (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=265929) since you will have the hard drive out anyway.

[kuhars5]

I Received A Phillips Directv Dsr7000 Through Fedex Yesterday And Since My Installation Appointment Is Tomorrow Do You Think I Will Receive Another One From Him

[Mindy97]

I received a Phillips 7000 via FedEx. When the installer (Ironwood) arrived, he knew I had a receiver...he was kinda put off about it, cause I guess he gets a commission or something...but he got over it.

He hooked up and activated the new receiver and tried to deactivate the old one, but it didn't take, I found it still on my account. I called back and deactivated it. I don't actually have two receivers in the bedroom :eek:

[Teammate]

I received an Phillips DSR7000 through the DVR4Me promotion. It came in only three days, it was obviously a refurb with a new remote. I hooked it up, activated it, and forced a call for it to download the new software when I went to bed. When I woke up it was stuck on Powering Up. I unplugged and the replugged a few times with no luck. So now I'm getting a new unit sent, and I DON'T have to send the broken one back. I will try a new hard drive in the broken one and hope to end up with two DVR's for $15.

[kuhars5]

My Phillips Dvr 7000 Reciever Is Working Great Took It Out Of The Box Activate It The Recored Works The Rewind And Fastforward Works And The Slow Motion Works

[codespy]

Doesn't seem like they are sending anything but R10's and R15's anymore so it probably won't matter what you ask for.

Appears in many threads the DSR7000's are the hot delivery these days, with the exception of the installer armed with a R15.

[gshumaker]

I got an R10 from FedEx today.

It was a replacement for a Phillips 7000 that was bad when I got it earlier in the week as part of the DVR4ME program. They asked what I wanted to send out as a replacement and I asked for a TIVO style and got it -- not the R15 that most others are stating.

Menus seem very slow on the R10!!

Well it is a 70 hour vice the 35 hour Phillips that was busted so I guess I made out.

Only bad thing is when installer came he refused to give me another one since his orders said D* was sending me one. I was hoping to get a R15 also to play with!!

[codespy]

I begged and begged for a tivo unit at that time- even extracting the wording out of the ad but got the same old song and dance. I am still trying to get used to the R15, but there are big differences. Again, as others have stated, if you started on Tivo, the DTV menu's will disappoint you. There are some other nice features, not enough to win me over. I'm going to order a DVR4ME for my dad tomorrow and see what they ship.

[ClayMan]

I begged and begged for a tivo unit at that time- even extracting the wording out of the ad but got the same old song and dance. I am still trying to get used to the R15, but there are big differences. Again, as others have stated, if you started on Tivo, the DTV menu's will disappoint you. There are some other nice features, not enough to win me over. I'm going to order a DVR4ME for my dad tomorrow and see what they ship.


What i can't get use to on the R15 is the rewind/ff - u have to be ready to hit STOP to resume ... if you hit PLAY it takes longer for the show to playback. Does that make sense? lol I guess i'm saying you don't have as precise control as you do w/ Tivo. :D that bugs me most of all.

[kuhars5]

I just got my Phillips DSR7000 installed today it works great both sat 1 and sat 2 works and all of the other features on it works

[jesseb]

got my Phillips 7000 fedex today after i called the csr and asked if the installer was bringing monday or was it in the mail. She no the installer will bring. Im going to wait and see if he brings one and let him install it in the kids room then install the 7000 after he leaves or should i just install the 7000 now and say what dvr box in the mail if he ask. I think the first whould be best. Also i have seen a bunch of the 7000 being sent via fedex when it was told to me on he phone that it would be a r15 from the installer. I dont want to hack anything so the 15 would be fine if the guy brought it out. Thanks for any info you can give on what i should do...


Well the installer at the house now and she says that all they said was to install the box that was shipped so crap i wanted 2 for one. Oh well one for 16.10 is fine with me."""Update"""

Installer called said that box was stuck at 62% on getting data. She would leave a few phone nums for me to call if it was not running by the time i got home from work. Should i just call them now?What to do....

[Gunnyman]

Installer arrived today without an R15 in tow. He took some serial numbers off the box, I signed some papers and off he went.

[chuckwny]

Received an RCA DVR40 via Fedex from Directv. Installer brought an New R15 with him. I let him hook up the R15 and sent him on his way and swapped the two after he left.

[jesseb]

Well the installer at the house now and she says that all they said was to install the box that was shipped so crap i wanted 2 for one. Oh well one for 16.10 is fine with me."""Update"""

Installer called said that box was stuck at 62% on getting data. She would leave a few phone nums for me to call if it was not running by the time i got home from work. Should i just call them now?What to do....

The box was fine after i looked at it still only one box though.

[Boston Fan]

The box was fine after i looked at it still only one box though.
A friend had his installed over the weekend and also got only the one that was fedexed. I guess for the most part they have corrected this very expensive error (although a few still seem to be slipping through).

[MikeF]

Installer called said that box was stuck at 62% on getting data. She would leave a few phone nums for me to call if it was not running by the time i got home from work. Should i just call them now?What to do....
Mine did exactly this same thing. Got stuck at 62% for a LONG time, then finally went on and gave a small error about not getting all of the data. Turns out when I went to the Satellite setup screen, the unit was set to an Oval 3 sat dish. I only have the basic round dish with a single arm for the 101 sat. I updated the setting and it pulled everything fine and didn't get stuck at 62% when it went through the setup.

[jesseb]

I dont know if your going to laugh at me or cry. Ok i got my dvr4me box and everthing is fine. I logon with the mother in laws account and get her one sent today great! Then i get my buddies info to help him out since he dont have a pc at work since all this is over what the 28th. So i get to the part where you click purchase and it gives a erro "sorry try again later" no big deal i though so i try and try and try (12 times) not knowing that it was hitting my debit card every time with the same erro showing all 12 times try again later. We will see how well d tv works with this one. I know i did it but come on if it says it did not work it should not charge me.....

[MikeF]

I dont know if your going to laugh at me or cry. Ok i got my dvr4me box and everthing is fine. I logon with the mother in laws account and get her one sent today great! Then i get my buddies info to help him out since he dont have a pc at work since all this is over what the 28th. So i get to the part where you click purchase and it gives a erro "sorry try again later" no big deal i though so i try and try and try (12 times) not knowing that it was hitting my debit card every time with the same erro showing all 12 times try again later. We will see how well d tv works with this one. I know i did it but come on if it says it did not work it should not charge me.....
There were some others that hit this same problem. I believe a call to retention (if the front line CSR's won't help you) should get this resolved.

BTW: Since you are using the same pc to do multiple accounts, I wonder if there is some cookie or something that is causing a problem. Maybe use a different browser or clear your cookies / cache.

And you have ot do it online. CSR's (even retention) can not do the DVR4ME order for you.

[SecureTalk]

Id like to get another DVR40 or DSR7000.

Is there any difference other then the manufacture? I'd like to hack it for MRV.

If I can get someone who has not ordered a DVR through the DVR4ME promo, to order one for me. What do they need to do before giving the unit to me? I don't want them to get stuck with a 2 year contract extension or any type of fee(s), other then the shipping, which I will reimburse.

I've been trying to figure it out, but I've seen so many answers in this thread that I thought I would ask again. I hope I can get an answer that is just not somebodys guess.

Thanks

[Idearat]

I didn't see this thread until last Monday, but immediately ordered one of the DirecTivos to replace my aging and ailing DSR6000. Today an RCA DVR40 arrived, but no access card. I hooked it up, ran through the initial setup then made the phone call to DirecTV. I was able to move the card from the DSR6000 to the new one and was up in no time. Took a 2nd call to get locals to kick in which has been pretty standard for me.

I powered up the DSR6000. It hasn't been crashing as long as I don't connect the antenna, so I'm going to let it to run for a little while so I can archive a few remaining shows to DVD.

Very happy to be back to 2 functioning TiVos, $16.18 cost, no new commitment.

[crkeehn]

I didn't see this thread until last Monday, but immediately ordered one of the DirecTivos to replace my aging and ailing DSR6000. Today an RCA DVR40 arrived, but no access card. I hooked it up, ran through the initial setup then made the phone call to DirecTV. I was able to move the card from the DSR6000 to the new one and was up in no time. Took a 2nd call to get locals to kick in which has been pretty standard for me.

I powered up the DSR6000. It hasn't been crashing as long as I don't connect the antenna, so I'm going to let it to run for a little while so I can archive a few remaining shows to DVD.

Very happy to be back to 2 functioning TiVos, $16.18 cost, no new commitment.


If you still have the shipping box, try looking under the flaps on the box bottom. DirecTV seems to be shipping the card on the bottom of the box. Most of the people that have initially claimed to have received no card have later discovered that the card was at the bottom of the box and slipped under a flap.

Glad your experience was so good.

[Idearat]

If you still have the shipping box, try looking under the flaps on the box bottom. DirecTV seems to be shipping the card on the bottom of the box. Most of the people that have initially claimed to have received no card have later discovered that the card was at the bottom of the box and slipped under a flap.

Glad your experience was so good.

Wow, you were right. It was way, way under the flap, jammed in the crack. I'd slid my hand under looking for it last night, but didn't find it then. So much for DirecTV's packing technique.

Well, now I have a "spare", though no need for it. I'll wrap it up with all the cables, remote and documentation I didn't need either.

It's interesting that it has a different image on the face of it than all my other access cards.

[MrBill1964]

I ordered my DVR4ME on 2/11 and a DSR7000 showed up today, 2/16, via Fedex. Everything seems to be in the box, access card, cables, remote, etc. My installation is not scheduled until 2/28 so I am waiting to activate this box until after the installer shows up. I wouldn't mind having both an r15 and a series 2 box hooked up so I am hoping the installer brings an r15. Plus I need the 4x8 multiswitch as I already have 2 other Directivos up and running. Will check back after installation with an update.
My installation was completed today 2/28. Installer showed up and ran 2 extra lines and hooked up a 4x8 powered multiswitch. He did not have an extra R15, as I quizzed him about that and he told me that a memo went out a few weeks ago stressing that these installations were for Directivos that had been shipped directly to the customer. Looks like getting that extra box from the installer might be over.

Still not a bad deal.

[j123]

I ordered last week Thursday early in the morning. Fedex Ground showed up today (one day early) and delivered a Philips DSR7000. Awesome! Thanks to those who posted the DVR4ME code! I never received the email.

[cindycrane]

I, too, received the DSR 7000 via FedEx and had an installation scheduled for today. But, as of 5 PM CST, no installer and no phone call-not since I spoke with him at 12 noon! I wonder what gives?!

I wanted him to run new cable for me and hook up the box that he brought with him. Oh well!

[jtb]

I, too, received the DSR 7000 via FedEx and had an installation scheduled for today. But, as of 5 PM CST, no installer and no phone call-not since I spoke with him at 12 noon! I wonder what gives?!

I wanted him to run new cable for me and hook up the box that he brought with him. Oh well!
If he doesn't show, call D and bitch,u can usually get some freebies from them.

[Teammate]

I got an R10 via FedEx today, it is a replacement for a DSR7000 that died shortly after I started it up, that I got through the DVR4ME promo. They let me keep the broken DSR700, so I am going to try and resurrect it, because it acts like a bad hard drive.

[dspyder]

Received a DSR7000 in good condition last night... ordered about a week ago. Hope others get in on this deal toda!

Reclaimed a 120gig drive from my dead UltimateTV and did the PTV/Zipper on it late last night. Worked FLAWLESSLY, thanks all involved! Waited to pick up a leftover USB wireless adapter from a friend today but just realized it's not on the compatability list (for 6.2 at least) and it doesn't even light up so I'm heading to Best Buy or Staples or Circuit City right now to pick up something a little more basic. Any idea when the 802.11g adapters (netgear wg111t) will be supported (when 7.1 comes to dtivos?)

[Arcady]

Any idea when the 802.11g adapters (netgear wg111t) will be supported (when 7.1 comes to dtivos?)

Nobody knows what adapters will be announced in 2025 (the year 7.1 will come to Dtivos.)

[jesseb]

Well it dont look like i can vote again, But i told my buddy about this deal and he also got a DSR7000 via fedex. I told him to wait on the installer and see what they do.

[roehrle]

Signed up for the DVR4ME on feb28 with delivery scheduled for Mar 7th

I have a Hughes DVRTIVO in the rec room and a Hughes receiver in the bed room.. The dish is a dual lnb.that has 2 cables going into a 3x4 MS.. Two cables go to the rec room DVRTIVO and one cable to the bedroom receiver. Seems like I could have used a 2X4 ??
Does the installer only have to run another cable to the bedroom when I replace the receiver with the new DVRTIVO box I’m to get next week ???

Just want to double check incase the installer tries to sell me a new MS.

If I also decide to use the receiver would I then need a 3X5 or would a 2X5 work as well?
Is there a good place to get more information on learning more about the Directv satellite system??
Like what’s the difference between r10,r15, Mutiswitchs etc ??? (pros & Cons)

[Guindalf]

The multiswitches are the same and yes, you will need another cable to operate in two-tuner mode.

The installer SHOULD bring a multiswitch with him and install if for free if it is needed, so don't offer to buy one!

Make sure that D* knows you need the extra cable and may need a M/S, so there are no surprises for the installer when he arrives.

[funeral]

I ordered Saturday and received a HDVR2 today, three day turn is not bad at all. Now to cancel the install, upgrade the HDD, zipper and swap out for one of my RID S2's @ 4.01.

Thanks to OP from the original thread and everyone else involved for letting everyone us know about the deal.

[morgantown]

I ordered Saturday and received a HDVR2 today, three day turn is not bad at all. Now to cancel the install, upgrade the HDD, zipper and swap out for one of my RID S2's @ 4.01.

Thanks to OP from the original thread and everyone else involved for letting everyone us know about the deal.

I'd wait on the installer.

[or270]

Just want to double check incase the installer tries to sell me a new MS.

If I also decide to use the receiver would I then need a 3X5 or would a 2X5 work as well?
Is there a good place to get more information on learning more about the Directv satellite system??
Like what’s the difference between r10,r15, Mutiswitchs etc ??? (pros & Cons)


When they installed mine they had to cascade a 4x8 on a 4x8 to get 12 lines.
The guy(Ironwood Comm) told me they do not charge to hookup active lines whatever it takes as long as the receivers are active.

I have 6 DVR's now off a Phase III Dish.

[DarthOverlord]

Received an R10, KKKKKHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn you DirecTV, I received an R10 to replace an R10.

[mstbone67a]

sorry if this shows up twice, lost first ie window i was posting from.

I called D* today and well they have changed to the "lease" option.

aka you pay $99 plus 15 for shipping and the unit is theirs but is warrantied for life of your account.

Dang it, but guy did offer me 99 cents a month for 6mths to cover my other 2 existing dvr's. Wonder if one of those broke what they would send me? Anyone know?
I have 2 R10's
thanks

[funeral]

I'd wait on the installer.

Why would I need to do that? I do not want an R15 or a new committment. I will be moving in less than a year and will be upgrading to the best HD DVR solution I can find. Ideally an S3 dual cablecard box will be available by then. In fact, all I really wanted was an extra remote, for $16 it was worth it. The unit will be just for backup. After it is active for a month I will be disconnecting it and sticking it in a closet in case one of my two Dtivo's crap out.

[BlindLemonLarry]

I signed up for the "no strings" deal last week, and the confirmation page indicated that the PVR would be provided by the installer.

So tonight I got home, and was surprised to see a box on my porch. It contained a refurbished 40GB DSR-7000, so I'm glad to see they're not trying to foist an R15 or even R10 on me. The installer is due Saturday morning, it'll be interesting to see if he's bringing a unit as well. At the very least, I hope he'll provide the multiswitch I'll be needing.

[morgantown]

Why would I need to do that? I do not want an R15 or a new committment. I will be moving in less than a year and will be upgrading to the best HD DVR solution I can find. Ideally an S3 dual cablecard box will be available by then. In fact, all I really wanted was an extra remote, for $16 it was worth it. The unit will be just for backup. After it is active for a month I will be disconnecting it and sticking it in a closet in case one of my two Dtivo's crap out.

Suit yourself :), and best wishes with cable.

[af250xxl]

strange things are happening at DirecTV....

I received a refurbished 40GB DSR-7000 via FedEx Ground. It was broken.
The hard drive was roaming free inside because they used double-sided tape
to secure it.(how cheap are they anyway, do screws cost too much?) That
in turn allowed the hard drive to knock over other vital parts. The circuit board
was cracked and a lot of wires were knocked loose or broken.

Anyway, I called DirecTV and they sent an installer out with a new R15(80GB).
It was installed yesterday and I'm happy. Free is good. R15 is not good... :)
(but that's another story)

Imagine my surprise when the FedEx Express delivery truck showed up 20
minutes ago. Another refurbished Philips DSR-7000 has been sent tome via
priority overnight. I opened it up and its hard drive was also running wild
inside the case. Opened it up and this hard drive was also taped using double-
sided tape.(!) I think the cold temps and being flipped upside down during
shipping hardened the double-sided tape and loosened the hard disk.
Fortunately, there were no other damage with this one. I wiped clean the old
double-sided tape and used new stronger 3M automotive moding tape. Put
the cover back on and everything powered on just fine.

My question is, what do I do with the broken DSR-7000(which DirecTV didn't
want back) and the replacement DSR-7000 I just received? :)

[BlindLemonLarry]

strange things are happening at DirecTV....

I received a refurbished 40GB DSR-7000 via FedEx Ground. It was broken.
The hard drive was roaming free inside because they used double-sided tape
to secure it.(how cheap are they anyway, do screws cost too much?)
My freebie DSR-7000 was kind of banged up, and made a clunking sound when inverted, so I popped the case. The hard drive was securely screwed in, but the standoffs on the powersupply weren't making contact with the case, allowing the whole assembly to flop around an eighth of an inch or so. Everything works OK, so I'm not going to worry about it, and just handle the unit very carefully.

Cearly they are cobbling whatever leftover bits and pieces they've got laying around into workable units. Still, the double-sided tape thing is absurd...

[roehrle]

Got my HDVR today. Only took 3 days. It came by Budget rent a truck ??
I will be replacing the Hughes receiver that I had in the bedroom. When the installer comes Tuesday I will have him install the 2nd cable.
I got it activate with the one cable and was able to go through all my channels. After about 15 minutes I couldn't get any channels and only got an error message reporting it couldn't find the second satellite.
Is there a way to get it back on the first satellite without pulling out the plug on the DVR which worked for me but takes to long to do this as a cure. Unit appeared to be in good condition and everything else appeared to be new.

[Wolffpack]

Got my HDVR today. Only took 3 days. It came by Budget rent a truck ??
I will be replacing the Hughes receiver that I had in the bedroom. When the installer comes Tuesday I will have him install the 2nd cable.
I got it activate with the one cable and was able to go through all my channels. After about 15 minutes I couldn't get any channels and only got an error message reporting it couldn't find the second satellite.
Is there a way to get it back on the first satellite without pulling out the plug on the DVR which worked for me but takes to long to do this as a cure. Unit appeared to be in good condition and everything else appeared to be new.
Go through SAT setup and only choose 1 tuner. Then once the 2nd line is run do that again and choose 2 tuners.

[willardcpa]

....they used double-sided tape
to secure it.(how cheap are they anyway, do screws cost too much?)....I wiped clean the old double-sided tape and used new stronger 3M automotive moding tape.....Apparently they are just a little bit cheaper than you, since you apparenlty used a higher quality tape. :p :D

[codespy]

Got a HDVR2 in the mail yesterday, Friday, for my dad via the offer. Everything in good working order, forced a call and got the 6.2 in 89 minutes over the phone. Activated as a purchase, not a lease on the first shot, no problems. Ordered a couple days ago (Monday the 27th).

[roehrle]

I have the new HDVR2 on-line now for over 24 hrs and it still is running 3.1 software. Is there a way to force download the 6.2 version??

[willardcpa]

I have the new HDVR2 on-line now for over 24 hrs and it still is running 3.1 software. Is there a way to force download the 6.2 version??Go into settings - phone- make daily call now (maybe it doesn't say daily, but you get the point)

[roehrle]

Go into settings - phone- make daily call now (maybe it doesn't say daily, but you get the point)

I made the call which took about 3/4 hr and it appears I still had 3.1. I then thought that maybe I had to do a reset so I turned off the DVR and it still came up with 3.1. Is it possible I didn't get the complete download or is there something more I have to do???

[marklyn]

Called DirecTV and expressed my displeasure about this being put on my account and the CSR drone kept trying to tell me it is automatic for any new advanced technology receiver. She couldn't find the promotion and I stated several times the promotion clearly said 'no annual committment' but all she was able to do was to put a note on my account saying they wouldn't hold me to the committment.
I let he know that as one of her 'best customers', as I was such identified, I sure didn't feel like it.

I guess I'll need to occasionally call and up there and make sure that the notes really are entered.

[Vesper]

Got an HDVR2 yesterday.. it's in phenomenal shape.. looks like new.

I put a new drive in it and got it Zippered and ready to go. Now I'm wondering if should activate it? I'm planning on putting this in our bedroom (replacing a S1 SA Tivo) but there's only 1 coax line up there. Is it OK to activate it now and then have the installer (scheduled for next week) run another coax line? I'd need a bigger multiswitch to handle that as well, so I wasn't sure if installers are doing that type of work for free or will try the "well.. I could.. but it'll cost $100" routine.

As far as running coax, I'm in a trilevel so the line goes from the basement up to the attic and back down to the bedroom. There's already one line doing this, so I don't think it'd be that hard to pull 2 new strings of coax with the existing cable.

Right now I'm torn between trying to get the installer to do this (and get a new multiswitch for free) or just cancelling the appointment and doing everything on my own. My last install experience (back when I first got a S1 DTivo) wasn't all that great. They charged me $50 just for a second line to the DTivo downstairs, which was trivial to run...

Any advice?

[fsck_101]

Got my HDVR2 delivered yesterday; I ordered it late night on Feb 28 (if it weren't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done!)

It's activated, now it's on to the Zipper, and the old Hughes S1 will be passed off to a friend.

Thanks, D*!

[dlmcmurr]

Thanks to the info on this site, I ordered my first TiVo about 9:00 p.m. on 2/27 and received it about 44 hours later. It was a Hughes HDVR2 and worked great out of the box. I'm waiting another week on the installer to put in a multiswitch so I can get another receiver back on line after I robbed it's connection. Would be nice if he brought another TiVo, but looks like they've solved that problem. I forced several calls and reboots and it upgraded to 6.2. Had to look under the flap for the access card. Looking forward to using Zipper after the dust settles.

[MirclMax]

Question for you folks .. I realize that these are "refurbished" units .. but if you got one (HDVR2) and the up arrow and the "Live TV" buttons on the front panel didn't work .. what would you do? And no, I don't think I'd really plan on using the front panel much, but is it worth calling and saying its defective?

Also, other question .. I take it that they send your installer out to your service address .. and not the mailing address that they send the box to. How do people who have "moved" handle this?

[goony]

Question for you folks .. I realize that these are "refurbished" units .. but if you got one (HDVR2) and the up arrow and the "Live TV" buttons on the front panel didn't work .. what would you do? And no, I don't think I'd really plan on using the front panel much, but is it worth calling and saying its defective?The problem at this point is you can't be certain what you will get for a replacement unit if you do bring it up. DirecTV-supplied S2 units (and especially non-R10s, if you are thinking about hacking) are probably getting scarce. It's possible you might get stuck with an R15! :down:

My course of action would be this:

1) Power off the unit, bring it to your kitchen table (back facing you) and remove the 4 Torx T-10 screws that hold the cover on (yea, you need a Torx bit/driver - an allen wrench will not do). Put your thumbs on the backplate and use your fingers to pull the cover towards you. When it has a gap of 1/2 or 3/4 inch or so in the front, then lift the cover off starting with the front.

When you have the cover off, make sure that the white ribbon cable coming from the front panel is firmly seated in its little connector on the mainboard. Note to future hackers: powering up an S2 DTivo with this cable cocked might fry something on the front panel and render it messed up.

Put it back together and try it.

If you're still wanting front panel button function...

2) Watch on eBay for a junk, non-working HDVR2 and buy it just to get the front panel and swap it with your bad one.

Of course, the above suggestions are for those that aren't shy about messing about with such things.

[David Platt]

Personally, I'd call DTV and tell them that the unit you received is not functioning properly. They'll very likely send you out another unit free, which is what happened to me.

[Bob Coxner]

Question for you folks .. I realize that these are "refurbished" units .. but if you got one (HDVR2) and the up arrow and the "Live TV" buttons on the front panel didn't work .. what would you do? And no, I don't think I'd really plan on using the front panel much, but is it worth calling and saying its defective?

Also, other question .. I take it that they send your installer out to your service address .. and not the mailing address that they send the box to. How do people who have "moved" handle this?

I'm a mover. I told them that I *would* be moving to the billing address but not until after the installation was completed, so leave all my info the same for now but send the installer to my billing address. That was fine with them. Installer came, did his thing and no one ever said a word about moving. End of story.

[tortio]

Question for you folks .. I realize that these are "refurbished" units .. but if you got one (HDVR2) and the up arrow and the "Live TV" buttons on the front panel didn't work .. what would you do? And no, I don't think I'd really plan on using the front panel much, but is it worth calling and saying its defective?


I'm kind of the same boat. My zippered HDVR2 which a new 250GB drive is having problems with the TOSLINK digital out; The audio keeps dropping out. In fact, if I view a program with a DD audio track, with my receiver on Digital - Automatic, the DD light keeps clicking on and off as the audio drops out. However, the RCA audio out has zero problems and I've experienced no audio dropouts. I think for 98% of my viewing habits, I don't really care about digital out all the time. I'm thinking I'll just live with it since the analog audio out works fine.

I've got some theories, but haven't really had a chance to do a deep dive just yet.

[jesseb]

Well the mother in law got a HDVR2 the other day and i opened up to see what she got to hear something rolling about in the box. On phone now with d to see if there going to send another one out. I did not plug it in just in cas something is on the board that will fry it all. I am going to wait and see what they do then ill open it up and see what is moving about. This lady on the phone said to hold while she sees if that is something the installer can bring out or if she needs to send one out. Been on hold about 10 mins....

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Update
She said that the installer would have to attempt to hook the box up before they could send another one out. The stupid thing might work with all that moving around in there. Do you think i can work this to get a new box? The installer is not going to hook this thing up sounding like that is he. Will they open the box to see what is going on in there?

update

the installer did not show i called d and they said they guy had truck issues and would be out tommrow....

[roehrle]

The installer is supposed to come tomorrow and I haven't received a call to confirm the installation. Don't know if I should wait in or not. Anybody have them show up without calling??

[BlindLemonLarry]

The installer is supposed to come tomorrow and I haven't received a call to confirm the installation. Don't know if I should wait in or not. Anybody have them show up without calling??My installer didn't call first, but showed up in a timely fashion @ 9:15AM Saturday. (8:00-12:00 install window.)

After all the horror stories I've read about DTV installers (I've installed my own in the past, through three moves) this guy was great. His paperwork indicated that the PVR had been drop-shipped, so no second freebie here. :rolleyes: He installed the required multiswitch, routed a very long cable run to my upstairs bedroom and made sure everything was working before leaving. He even cleaned up some of my previously installed stuff, replacing a few connectors and the ground wire.

Turns out activating the box was the real horror story. I don't know when the first support tier went downhill, but I spent 45 minutes talking to a clueless guy with a strange childish voice (for Howard Stern fans, he sounded EXACTLY like Erik the Midget!!) who couldn't activate my box. First he said my plan had to be upgraded to a more expensive one, as my plan (older, grandfathered Total Choice/HBO/Starz bundle) was no longer offered. When I objected, he suggested that I drop HBO or Starz as a way of lowering my bill...bizarre. Then he claimed that my brand new access card had unpaid charges on it, and that I would have to pay $25 for a new one. Somehow I managed to not lose my temper.

Finally, at my polite insistence, I was transferred to the next tier of support. The second guy was very sharp, and got my box activated within a minute. He even gave me a $15/month credit for six months, to apologize for the previous difficulties.

The free DSR-7000 is now zippered with a 160GB Seagate, and is happily talking to my DSR-704 with 4.01b software. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the whole deal.

[obi1]

The installer is supposed to come tomorrow and I haven't received a call to confirm the installation. Don't know if I should wait in or not. Anybody have them show up without calling??

No, I have not had them show up without calling. However 3 weeks ago I had an appointment(8 hour window, can you believe it?) to install a new dish and receiver so that I could receive local HD off D*. Requested this so that we could receive Fox(already getting ABC, NBC and CBS HD from remote LA feed, but Fox(nor PBS) in their infinite wisdom would not approve to receive their stuff) off D* with their newer HD(non DVR) receiver.

So I wait around all day, they off course do not show. I call D* and they plead ignorance until about the third person that I was moved to. She says, oh yea I can see where we had scheduled you, but there was no confirmation back from the local installation company that they had received the request. She then went thru all the prerequisite apologies(does anyone else get sick of listening to apologies from those that you are buying services and products from, they all act as though this should make it all ok). She of course had no reason that she could give as to why D* did not call me to let me know that they would not be showing up. Easy for them, but I was the one who stayed home all day waiting for their crummy service. PO'd me so much that I called Comcast Cable. Am now running their HD DVR and recording 24 and American Idol in HD from local Fox. Cannot do that with D*, as my local antenna support is flaky(very poor location0

[mstbone67a]

WHOOHOOO

Well I missed the cutoff of 2/28 but I went to my local BestBuy and bought their display models

R10
DVR80

Prior to doing this I called D* and tried to get a free dvr.. no luck.. just the $99 for a leased unit. I told the guy that I was wanting an R10 and might buy one somewhere else.. he said he could give me $75 credit to my account!! :eek:

So of course that sounded good to me.!! He said all I had to do was buy a dvr retail. no receipt needed no commitment, plus got $5 off monthly bill for 12mths.

Activated the R10 and working great!! hmm I bought it for 79.99 so I only paid $4.99 for it LOL

Bought my dad the DVR80 FOR $64.99 and he got the same deal $75 credit to account and $5 off monthly bill for 12mths.

WHOOHOO.. I did notice the DVR80 BOOTED faster.. oh well wife wanted all systems to match in our house.. I will eventually get them all ahem ___ fixed maybe to network with each other..

l8trs dudes! :) :)

[beanpoppa]

Not if you used the R10. The R10 is not hackable without hardware modification. Should have kept the DVR80 and given the R10 to your dad.

WHOOHOOO

...

WHOOHOO.. I did notice the DVR80 BOOTED faster.. oh well wife wanted all systems to match in our house.. I will eventually get them all ahem ___ fixed maybe to network with each other..

l8trs dudes! :) :)

[bnm81002]

just out of curiosity, have people still been receiving any non-R10 or R-15 receivers with this promotion?

[bengalfreak]

The promotion was over at the end of Feb. I doubt anyone is receiving anything now.

[goony]

No strings, just chains!

I just checked my account via the D* website... the goobers added "2 Year Commitment" to my account about a month after I activated my DVR4ME receiver (the one with the "no annual commitment" lingo in their offer), so I'm going to call them and raise a stink! :mad:

I had checked about a week afterwards and my account said "No Annual Commitment", but not anymore... Grrrr.

[jesseb]

After the first Hu dvr 40 box screwed up they sent out a r10. TIVO with a bigger hd... :)