New HD MPEG-4 DVR?

JohnS816 · 02-13-2006, 07:55 AM

Has anybody heard when D*TV will begin taking orders for the the new HD mpeg-4 DVRs? Last I heard it was due in the beginning of 2006. I think that is now. Any new info?

Superman · 02-13-2006, 07:58 AM

I was told Spring 2006 for my area (Baltimore).

WolfpackRon · 02-13-2006, 08:11 AM

See my post below:

www.highdefforum.com/showthread.php?t=19613

Mid year. WolfpackRon

calicogang · 02-14-2006, 01:46 AM

The new HD DVR's will start on the west coast, San Francisco and L.A then they will move east at a very slow pass. This was announced a couple of months ago.

Jimbos · 02-14-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calicogang

The new HD DVR's will start on the west coast, San Francisco and L.A then they will move east at a very slow pass. This was announced a couple of months ago.

This is a good thing, by the time it gets to the eastern time zone, we will know about any bugs and have an idea what it is all about.

Jimbo

fredm54 · 02-14-2006, 08:33 PM

I was in a Best Buy store today and was looking at the Directv HD receiver and the Directv HD DVR. I noticed on the non DVR receiver box was "Mpeg-4 capable" while the DVR model made no mention of that.

So, my question is, I'm trying to decide if I want to get Comcast HD or Directv HD but if I buy the Directv HD-DVR now, what do I do when MPEG-4 becomes available here in Miami, Fla ???

thanks,

Fred

Blade316 · 02-15-2006, 12:58 AM

When the new HD-dvr HR20 becomes available you have the option to call and get the upgrade when it is available.

bgoalie35 · 02-15-2006, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade316

When the new HD-dvr HR20 becomes available you have the option to call and get the upgrade when it is available.

Yes, but the million dollar question is: How much will that upgrade cost?

hotloogie · 02-15-2006, 08:45 AM

It's supposed to be free since the current DVRs can NOT receive the new MPEG-4 making it useless and a waste of money. D* knows people will be very unhappy with a 600 box they can't use, so they'll exchange them.

bgoalie35 · 02-15-2006, 08:47 AM

That's what they told me in the fall. By the end of the year, there was the press release that the PST and MST time zones would get it for free, but everyone else would have to wait or pay $99. By spring, I called a retention CSR who would not commit to any price at all.

Blade316 · 02-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Prices and swapping has yet to be determined. Just remember Dtv is switching to leasing all new equip starting March 1st with the option to buy out. Today I will be having a meeting going over the leasing program and pricing as soon as I know more I will make a good post regarding the lease program, and on the topics the new HR20 was on the list.

bgoalie35 · 02-15-2006, 12:39 PM

Sweeeet. Thanks Blade.

SupremeKareem · 02-15-2006, 04:45 PM

DIRECTV Plus HR20 HD DVR
Wednesday, January 11 2006

DIRECTV Plus HR20 HD DVR

The DIRECTV(R) Plus HD DVR (HR20) combines the best entertainment with unprecedented control and convenience to create the ultimate TV viewing experience. It brings together the new DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD Receiver. Viewers are able to record one HD program while watching another and record two different shows at the same time, while watching a pre-recorded program. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR gives the user the ability to pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes, use instant replay and watch playback in slow motion. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is able to record more than 30 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-2, or up to 50 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-4, or up to 200 hours of standard-definition programming. In addition, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is MPEG-4 compatible, and is the first DIRECTV HD receiver with interactive capabilities.

I managed to take a picture of the rear of the unit, showing HDMI, component, s-video and composite connections, but I was informed by the DIRECTV rep that the unit being displayed was not the finished model.

DIRECTV plans to launch the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR at retail mid-2006. Initial pricing is sketchy but expect to see the lease option begin around $250 with a service contract.

ktm3ten · 02-16-2006, 07:04 AM

Does anyone yet know about the DirecTV + interface? I'm assuming it's no longer the tivo interface....so how's the new one? faster? any thoughts would be appreciated!!

bgoalie35 · 02-16-2006, 01:24 PM

Yeah, the R15's pretty fast, and its got some nice features. The guide is very fast, very nice. I posted more about it on your other thread.

02-13-2006, 07:55 AM	#1
JohnS816 Definitely Dazzling Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	New HD MPEG-4 DVR? Has anybody heard when D*TV will begin taking orders for the the new HD mpeg-4 DVRs? Last I heard it was due in the beginning of 2006. I think that is now. Any new info?

02-14-2006, 01:46 AM	#4
calicogang High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 473	The new HD DVR's will start on the west coast, San Francisco and L.A then they will move east at a very slow pass. This was announced a couple of months ago. __________________ Samsung 50" DLP 720P Side car Dish Samsung BP-1500 Blu-Ray Player HR21-700 JBL Studio Monitors, front and rear No OTA Yamaha 7.1 receiver

02-15-2006, 04:45 PM	#13
SupremeKareem A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	New HD-dvr HR20 DIRECTV Plus HR20 HD DVR Wednesday, January 11 2006 DIRECTV Plus HR20 HD DVR The DIRECTV(R) Plus HD DVR (HR20) combines the best entertainment with unprecedented control and convenience to create the ultimate TV viewing experience. It brings together the new DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD Receiver. Viewers are able to record one HD program while watching another and record two different shows at the same time, while watching a pre-recorded program. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR gives the user the ability to pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes, use instant replay and watch playback in slow motion. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is able to record more than 30 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-2, or up to 50 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-4, or up to 200 hours of standard-definition programming. In addition, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is MPEG-4 compatible, and is the first DIRECTV HD receiver with interactive capabilities. I managed to take a picture of the rear of the unit, showing HDMI, component, s-video and composite connections, but I was informed by the DIRECTV rep that the unit being displayed was not the finished model. DIRECTV plans to launch the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR at retail mid-2006. Initial pricing is sketchy but expect to see the lease option begin around $250 with a service contract.

02-16-2006, 07:04 AM	#14
ktm3ten How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 20	Interface? Does anyone yet know about the DirecTV + interface? I'm assuming it's no longer the tivo interface....so how's the new one? faster? any thoughts would be appreciated!!

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02-13-2006, 07:58 AM	#2
Superman HD makes my pants tight Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 35 Posts: 2,607	I was told Spring 2006 for my area (Baltimore).

02-13-2006, 08:11 AM	#3
WolfpackRon High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 86	See my post below: www.highdefforum.com/showthread.php?t=19613 Mid year. WolfpackRon

02-14-2006, 08:33 PM	#6
fredm54 A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10	I was in a Best Buy store today and was looking at the Directv HD receiver and the Directv HD DVR. I noticed on the non DVR receiver box was "Mpeg-4 capable" while the DVR model made no mention of that. So, my question is, I'm trying to decide if I want to get Comcast HD or Directv HD but if I buy the Directv HD-DVR now, what do I do when MPEG-4 becomes available here in Miami, Fla ??? thanks, Fred

02-15-2006, 12:58 AM	#7
Blade316 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 168	When the new HD-dvr HR20 becomes available you have the option to call and get the upgrade when it is available.

02-15-2006, 08:45 AM	#9
hotloogie How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 18	It's supposed to be free since the current DVRs can NOT receive the new MPEG-4 making it useless and a waste of money. D* knows people will be very unhappy with a 600 box they can't use, so they'll exchange them.

02-15-2006, 08:47 AM	#10
bgoalie35 ATL HD viewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 283	That's what they told me in the fall. By the end of the year, there was the press release that the PST and MST time zones would get it for free, but everyone else would have to wait or pay $99. By spring, I called a retention CSR who would not commit to any price at all.

02-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#11
Blade316 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 168	Prices and swapping has yet to be determined. Just remember Dtv is switching to leasing all new equip starting March 1st with the option to buy out. Today I will be having a meeting going over the leasing program and pricing as soon as I know more I will make a good post regarding the lease program, and on the topics the new HR20 was on the list.

02-15-2006, 12:39 PM	#12
bgoalie35 ATL HD viewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 283	Sweeeet. Thanks Blade.

02-16-2006, 01:24 PM	#15
bgoalie35 ATL HD viewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 283	Yeah, the R15's pretty fast, and its got some nice features. The guide is very fast, very nice. I posted more about it on your other thread.