Directv DVR absolutely necessary for HD?

[WK-Michael]

You likely just have a 4x8 or 5x8 multiswitch now, and for the new dish, DirecTV will install a 6x8 multiswitch, and you can just use those same outputs for the HR10.

No new unit really comes close to the HR10, but the HR20 at least can do OTA:

http://www.weaknees.com/directv-hd-dvr.php

[kbooms]

This is our latest list:

http://www.weaknees.com/new-directv-hd-stations.php

do I understand this list correctly - does this mean that A&E (for example) will only be broadcast in MPEG4, therefore I will be unable to receive it if I have a reconditioned DirecTV TiVO? Or is there something I'm missing here?

[WK-Jeff]

It means that the HD version will only be in MPEG4, but any standard definition version would be viewable on your TiVo.

[Toejam]

I just wanted to add my thoughts. Previously I had a HD Tivo, which I loved. I opted for the Directv box so that I could receive all the available HD channels. I hate the new box! I plan on looking at other options such as dish network or cable the second my current contract is over.

[WK-Michael]

Cable with a TiVo HD is pretty great!

[Aussiefox]

i here Tivo & Direct are back together

G'day, i here Tivo & Direct are back together , does this mean we can get a direct TV -Tivo HD DVR ? .
Regards
Aussiefox.

[WK-Jeff]

Yes, some time in late 2009, we're told.

[tvguy]

2009, that's way to long to wait. DirecTV is already pasting 16x9 shows down the 4x3 path. If you watch 'Heros" with a 4x3 Tivo the left and right sides of the frame are cut off. This is happening more and more everyday.

[WK-Michael]

You're right. Many customers are just getting the $199 unit to bridge the time between now and the new box's arrival.

http://www.weaknees.com/directv-hd-dvr.php