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phatmatt
10-05-2007, 12:51 AM
OK... I called the local D* place and they said I could get an HD DVR (not sure of model or anything like that), for $299, which includes dish replacement and HD channels. I could also get a regular DVR for $99 that would include everything, but obviously not record anything in HD. Does anyone know if this is a decent price, or am I getting hoodwinked?
willardcpa
10-05-2007, 01:07 AM
Your not getting hoodwinked, its just the MSRP for the units. Same as a car lot telling you what sticker price is on a new car. Keep looking you can do better. :)
phatmatt
10-05-2007, 01:17 AM
Your not getting hoodwinked, its just the MSRP for the units. Same as a car lot telling you what sticker price is on a new car. Keep looking you can do better. :)

I just called the D* company themselves and got quoted the same exact price.. Who/where do I call that may give me a lower price?
rlj5242
10-05-2007, 08:32 AM
Who/where do I call that may give me a lower price? Find the "HR10-250 and MPEG4; Upgrade Offer" thread. I'm not even going to post a link because it's on the first page. Read it from the last message back. I followed the instructions on DBS Talk (there's a link in the thread) and got the upgrade for $19.95.

-Robert
RS4
10-06-2007, 11:45 AM
BTW, you are leasing the box for that price, not buying it. Also, you will have to sign up for a 2-year commitment to DirecTV.
milominderbinder
10-06-2007, 02:14 PM
OK... I called the local D* place and they said I could get an HD DVR (not sure of model or anything like that), for $299, which includes dish replacement and HD channels. I could also get a regular DVR for $99 that would include everything, but obviously not record anything in HD. Does anyone know if this is a decent price, or am I getting hoodwinked?
Even now, people are still reporting $99 or even $19 deals in this thread:

HR10-250 and MPEG4; Upgrade Offer (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=361301&page=22&pp=30)

Right now you can get an HR20 for cheap for the new channels (and old) and keep your TiVo for the old channels. Double the tuners, double the storage.

- Craig