R15-500 or the Current Directv DVR?

The R15 is the current SD DVR offered by Directv. The D*Tivo SD DVR is an R10. Check eBay if that's the one you want. But do give the R15 a chance. It's not the POS some here make it out to be. I have one and it works just fine. I also own two D*Tivos and like them, too. They each have their strengths and weaknesses.'

Do check out www.dbstalk.com for more on the R15.

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The R15 is currently the standard DVR Directv supplies. The last 3 numbers: 100, 300, 500 etc refer to the Manufacturer of the unit. They are all built to the same specs.

The R15 is not a Tivo. It is the inhouse Directv DVR which uses Directv.s software.

If you get one from Directv it will be leased. if you purchase one locally it could be leased or owned. it is hard to tell sometimes.

I would just get one from Directv. It will be installed and set up for free. And your Dish, multiswitch etc may need updating, so it will be done at the same time.

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The last-to-be-produced Series 2 (i.e. has USB ports) D*Tivo is the R10; there are a number of other SD DTivo models.

 

Yes there are a number of Series 1 and 2 Directv/Tivo units. Some examples being the DSR series, the DVR Series etc etc.

The R10 is offically a Series 2.5 Model. Just to not have any confussion.

 

Well, officially, the R10 is not a series anything. Hobbyists refer to it as series 2.5, but you will never see TiVo call it that.

 

Well according to Directv it is a 2.5 and it does not really matter what Tivo says about the unit now does it?

 

I'd be interested to know where DirecTV refers to the R10 as a series 2.5.

 

Look up Directv R10 Series 2.5 and you shall find the information you are seeking

 

Nope, still don't see it. I see lots of references on other websites but I don't see anything where DirecTV itself uses that term.