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Discussion in 'DirecTV TiVo Powered PVRs & Receivers' started by jar-head, Feb 16, 2014.

  1. Feb 16, 2014 #1 of 5
    jar-head

    jar-head New Member

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    I have DirecTV now and want to keep it. Used to LOVE Tivo but kept DirecTV because of NFL Sunday Ticket and moved to their DTV DVRs (like the Genie). I lately noticed that DirecTV offers HD Tivos again. Am I better offer sticking with the Genie or moving over to the new Tivo offerings?
     
  2. Feb 16, 2014 #2 of 5
    stevel

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    My opinion, having both, is that the Genie is better overall. The THR22 is ok if you are really a fan of the TiVo UI to the extent that you're willing to pay $5/mo extra and lose features. If you're used to the DirecTV UI, stick with it.
     
  3. Feb 16, 2014 #3 of 5
    BrettStah

    BrettStah Well-Known Member TCF Club

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    Get the Genie.
     
  4. Feb 17, 2014 #4 of 5
    TonyTheTiger

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    I agree with the above. I had a THR22 for 2.5 years and unplugged it in favor of a Genie a year ago and haven't looked back!

    Apart from the familiar interface and the guide (which I still prefer), I could find nothing to give a glowing report about the TiVo-driven box - and that was without having to pay extra for it!

    Just last night, I tried to change channel on my Genie and it was recording FIVE different channels! This is only the second time it's happened, but I now have a total of seven tuners available (Genie = 5 and HR22 = another 2) and with Whole Home, can watch anything in either box.
     
  5. Feb 24, 2014 #5 of 5
    DLL66

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    I got the Genie last fall, and very satisfied with it.
     

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