HR20 versus HR10

1247 Views 7 Replies 6 Participants Last post by kiddk1, Sep 6, 2007

narrod

Discussion Starter · Sep 5, 2007

After five days I have a handle on the HR20 versus the 10-250. I miss Tivo software. I never liked the DirecTv guide grid but that's all that is available. I miss dual buffers and season pass type recording is not as good. Both receivers suffer from bugs. The 20s menu is much faster than the HR10 and it is nice to have a picture while working with the menu. One touch recording is faster with the 20. The 20s OTA tuners seem to provide a better picture but I did not do a side by side comparison. Overall, while I prefer a Tivo based machine the 20 is not the disaster that many believe it to be. It is far from perfect but has potential if they continue with regular software upgrades.

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drewcipher

· #2 · Sep 5, 2007

I got one a month or 2 ago, and I can say without a doubt that it is not as bad, but the Search feature is horrible compared to the Tivo WishList.

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milominderbinder

· #3 · Sep 5, 2007

Here are resources that might help with the transition...

TiVO to HR20 Survival Guide
133 Undocumented Tips & Tricks
HR20 FAQ
HR20 Official User Manual
Getting a Good Deal on an HR20

- Craig

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fjwagner

· #4 · Sep 5, 2007

thanks for the comparison! Very useful. A good review has been a long time coming. Just switched myself two months ago.

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kiddk1

· #5 · Sep 6, 2007

milominderbinder said:
Here are resources that might help with the transition...

TiVO to HR20 Survival Guide
133 Undocumented Tips & Tricks
HR20 FAQ
HR20 Official User Manual
Getting a Good Deal on an HR20

- Craig

thanks also, I just switched too, I miss the tivo menu lots. will season passes still record on the HR20 when the unit is off? I notice this one gives off more heat than the hr10.

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milominderbinder

· #6 · Sep 6, 2007

kiddk1 said:
...will season passes still record on the HR20 when the unit is off?

You bet!

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CosmoKramer

· #7 · Sep 6, 2007

milominderbinder said:
You bet!

Unless you want to record children's shows or Court TV! DBSTalk has more info on problems on short recordings.

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kiddk1

· #8 · Sep 6, 2007

CosmoKramer said:
Unless you want to record children's shows or Court TV! DBSTalk has more info on problems on short recordings.

well I do record 1/2 hour episodes on playhouse disney for my daughter, I wonder if this will be an issue, guess I will find out today. thanks.

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