DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR

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Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure I
can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas B Kemp
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Steve:

Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has been

flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
that
it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
push
record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
record
of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February. The

unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
would
expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
broadcast and the recording.

On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
in
Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
something
to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
in
the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2

transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
for
all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
which
I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?

Tom



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> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
> Thomas B Kemp
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB in
> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add something
> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
> in
> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2
> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4 for
> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
> which
> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?
>
> Tom
>

The new box has MPEG4 capability in the chipset. IIRC the chipset they are
using is from STi.

MPEG4 hardware is backward compatible for MPEG2 streams. At this time only
needed if you can't get HD locals with your existing hardware. AFAIK, they
don't/won't carry all available locals and have no firm timetable for doing
so. OTA is a better option if you live in a decent reception area and have
the hardware. No questions about bandwidth that way.

DirecTV has a significant fleet of satellites which can only handle MPEG2
efficiently. Those will probably continue broadcasting MPEG2 throughout
their useable life which is typically 9-15 years for this type of satellite.
IOW, it will be many years before D* will have a MPEG4 only system.

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no on screen caller id. that is the only function that I miss from my
previous HD receiver.

brad

end of transmission.......

On Dec 8, 2005, at 9:46 AM, Hartley, Steve R wrote:

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>
> Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
> ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure
> I
> can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas B Kemp
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Steve:
>
> Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has
> been
>
> flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
> that
> it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
> push
> record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
> recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
> record
> of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
> that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
> true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February.
> The
>
> unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
> would
> expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
> broadcast and the recording.
>
> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
> in
> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
> something
> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function
> already
> in
> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG
> 2
>
> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
> for
> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
> which
> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?
>
> Tom
>
>
>
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Folks,
If you really miss the on-screen caller ID you can get a simple little box
that will feed the information to a composite video input. For one of my
clients that missed it from their original sat receiver I set it one up with
a macro on his remote that takes him to an unused input to get the
information up onscreen then a "button" to toggle back to the component
input where everything else is switched through from the system.

Cheers,
Joe Hart

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Hartley, Steve R
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:46 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR

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Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure I
can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas B Kemp
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Steve:

Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has been

flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
that
it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
push
record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
record
of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February. The

unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
would
expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
broadcast and the recording.

On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
in
Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
something
to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
in
the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2

transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
for
all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
which
I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?

Tom



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Guess I'm behind the curve. I didn't know there was on screen caller id.
Must be only on the satellite side.

AR
Orlando, FL

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Joe Hart
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:21 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Folks,
If you really miss the on-screen caller ID you can get a simple little box
that will feed the information to a composite video input. For one of my
clients that missed it from their original sat receiver I set it one up with
a macro on his remote that takes him to an unused input to get the
information up onscreen then a "button" to toggle back to the component
input where everything else is switched through from the system.

Cheers,
Joe Hart

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Hartley, Steve R
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:46 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR

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Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure I
can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas B Kemp
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Steve:

Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has been

flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
that
it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
push
record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
record
of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February. The

unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
would
expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
broadcast and the recording.

On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
in
Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
something
to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
in
the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2

transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
for
all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
which
I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?

Tom



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Following thread is relatively long discussion of the H10 (D*'s new non HD
STB): http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthr ... &p=4907814

The receiver is both MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 capable. DirecTV will probably
finish the conversion to MPEG 4 in a couple years. In the interim, local HD
stations (as available) and any new national HD stations will probably be
MPEG 4 with all current stations MPEG 2.

This also means that HD Tivo will retain it's current functionality for the
next couple years.

DirecTV is now advising of "no cost" conversions (receiver for receiver or
DVR for DVR) at the customer's request, once MPEG 4 programming is available
in any specific market. The H10 is the non HD receiver. The HD 20 is the HD
receiver. The DVR (I don't know its model number) is projected to be
available around 1st quarter 06. In another year or so they will have a HD
Home Media Center (HMC). There will probably be an upgrade cost to move
from the Tivo to the HD HMC.

Richard

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To: "HDTV Magazine" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
>> Thomas B Kemp
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
>> To: HDTV Magazine
>> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>>
>>
>> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB in
>> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
>> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
>> something
>> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
>> in
>> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2
>> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4 for
>> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
>> which
>> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?
>>
>> Tom
>>
>
> The new box has MPEG4 capability in the chipset. IIRC the chipset they are
> using is from STi.
>
> MPEG4 hardware is backward compatible for MPEG2 streams. At this time only
> needed if you can't get HD locals with your existing hardware. AFAIK, they
> don't/won't carry all available locals and have no firm timetable for
> doing
> so. OTA is a better option if you live in a decent reception area and have
> the hardware. No questions about bandwidth that way.
>
> DirecTV has a significant fleet of satellites which can only handle MPEG2
> efficiently. Those will probably continue broadcasting MPEG2 throughout
> their useable life which is typically 9-15 years for this type of
> satellite.
> IOW, it will be many years before D* will have a MPEG4 only system.
>
> Bob
>
>
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Personally, I don't like the onscreen caller ID. I tend to record most of
what I watch, since I'm usually unable to watch it while it's on, and seeing
the caller ID pop up on the screen just bugs me.

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Anthony Rizzuto
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:24 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Guess I'm behind the curve. I didn't know there was on screen caller id.
Must be only on the satellite side.

AR
Orlando, FL

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From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Joe Hart
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:21 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Folks,
If you really miss the on-screen caller ID you can get a simple little box
that will feed the information to a composite video input. For one of my
clients that missed it from their original sat receiver I set it one up with
a macro on his remote that takes him to an unused input to get the
information up onscreen then a "button" to toggle back to the component
input where everything else is switched through from the system.

Cheers,
Joe Hart

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Hartley, Steve R
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:46 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR

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Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure I
can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas B Kemp
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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Steve:

Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has been

flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
that
it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
push
record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
record
of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February. The

unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
would
expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
broadcast and the recording.

On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
in
Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
something
to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
in
the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2

transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
for
all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
which
I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?

Tom



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Or you can get a wireless phone with caller ID, and
set it in your viewing room. Simply pickup the phone
to see who's calling.

--- Anthony Rizzuto <[email protected]> wrote:

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>
> Guess I'm behind the curve. I didn't know there was
> on screen caller id.
> Must be only on the satellite side.
>
> AR
> Orlando, FL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine
> On Behalf Of
> Joe Hart
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:21 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Folks,
> If you really miss the on-screen caller ID you can
> get a simple little box
> that will feed the information to a composite video
> input. For one of my
> clients that missed it from their original sat
> receiver I set it one up with
> a macro on his remote that takes him to an unused
> input to get the
> information up onscreen then a "button" to toggle
> back to the component
> input where everything else is switched through from
> the system.
>
> Cheers,
> Joe Hart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine
> On Behalf
> Of
> Hartley, Steve R
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:46 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295
> after rebate at
> ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At
> that price I figure I
> can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has
> on-screen caller id?
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas B Kemp
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Steve:
>
> Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes
> HR-10 250 DVR has been
>
> flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you
> select "record" is
> that
> it takes way too long to set the recording up. From
> the time that you
> push
> record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to
> complete the setup of the
> recording. My son claims that it's because they are
> transmitting a
> record
> of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately
> who bundles and sells
> that information. I have heard that before but I'm
> not sure it's
> true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine
> back in February. The
>
> unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200
> rebate. As you
> would
> expect, you can't tell the difference in quality
> between the original
> broadcast and the recording.
>
> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV
> non-HD non-DVR STB
> in
> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the
> side of the box that
> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you
> have to add
> something
> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that
> the function already
> in
> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of
> receiving the old MPEG 2
>
> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to
> switch to MPEG 4
> for
> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on
> the new satellites
> which
> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD
> broadcasts?
>
> Tom
>
>
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Reports differ on the "no cost" bit. In most cases they will need to upgrade
your disk which involves a $99 fee. Perhaps if you're a long standing
customer you could get the retention dept to waive the fee.

Since there have been no sightings or test markets for the new HD DVR AFAIK,
I think Q1 is optimistic at this point. You'll usually see a spy photo or
some type of report 4-6 months before actual rollout.

Other than bandwidth, there is really no reason for D* to hurry the MPEG4
migration. The marketing dept is running wild with that 1500 HD channels
pitch, but in reality there are still only 30 or so national HD feeds at
this time. Until the availability improves, there is nothing for them to
broadcast to fill the promised 150 national HD channels claim. That should
improve in '06, but my guess it we're still years away from seeing 150 HD
channels on satellite or cable.

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
> Richard and Carrie Bray
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:28 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Following thread is relatively long discussion of the H10 (D*'s new non HD
> STB): http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthr ... &p=4907814
>
> The receiver is both MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 capable. DirecTV will probably
> finish the conversion to MPEG 4 in a couple years. In the interim, local
> HD
> stations (as available) and any new national HD stations will probably be
> MPEG 4 with all current stations MPEG 2.
>
> This also means that HD Tivo will retain it's current functionality for
> the
> next couple years.
>
> DirecTV is now advising of "no cost" conversions (receiver for receiver or
> DVR for DVR) at the customer's request, once MPEG 4 programming is
> available
> in any specific market. The H10 is the non HD receiver. The HD 20 is the
> HD
> receiver. The DVR (I don't know its model number) is projected to be
> available around 1st quarter 06. In another year or so they will have a
> HD
> Home Media Center (HMC). There will probably be an upgrade cost to move
> from the Tivo to the HD HMC.
>
> Richard
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Mankin" <[email protected]>
> To: "HDTV Magazine" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:52 AM
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
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> >
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf
> Of
> >> Thomas B Kemp
> >> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
> >> To: HDTV Magazine
> >> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
> >>
> >>
> >> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
> in
> >> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
> >> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
> >> something
> >> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function
> already
> >> in
> >> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG
> 2
> >> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
> for
> >> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
> >> which
> >> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> >
> > The new box has MPEG4 capability in the chipset. IIRC the chipset they
> are
> > using is from STi.
> >
> > MPEG4 hardware is backward compatible for MPEG2 streams. At this time
> only
> > needed if you can't get HD locals with your existing hardware. AFAIK,
> they
> > don't/won't carry all available locals and have no firm timetable for
> > doing
> > so. OTA is a better option if you live in a decent reception area and
> have
> > the hardware. No questions about bandwidth that way.
> >
> > DirecTV has a significant fleet of satellites which can only handle
> MPEG2
> > efficiently. Those will probably continue broadcasting MPEG2 throughout
> > their useable life which is typically 9-15 years for this type of
> > satellite.
> > IOW, it will be many years before D* will have a MPEG4 only system.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
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The caller id isn't recorded on a dvr, at least not TiVo. The HD-TiVo can be
hacked to include the caller id.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Tracey" <[email protected]>
To: "HDTV Magazine" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR


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>
> Personally, I don't like the onscreen caller ID. I tend to record most of
> what I watch, since I'm usually unable to watch it while it's on, and
> seeing
> the caller ID pop up on the screen just bugs me.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
> Anthony Rizzuto
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:24 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
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>
> Guess I'm behind the curve. I didn't know there was on screen caller id.
> Must be only on the satellite side.
>
> AR
> Orlando, FL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
> Joe Hart
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:21 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
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>
> Folks,
> If you really miss the on-screen caller ID you can get a simple little box
> that will feed the information to a composite video input. For one of my
> clients that missed it from their original sat receiver I set it one up
> with
> a macro on his remote that takes him to an unused input to get the
> information up onscreen then a "button" to toggle back to the component
> input where everything else is switched through from the system.
>
> Cheers,
> Joe Hart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
> Hartley, Steve R
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:46 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
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>
> Thanks for the info. The unit is selling for $295 after rebate at
> ecost.com. I'm going to go ahead and order one. At that price I figure I
> can't go wrong. Do you know if the unit has on-screen caller id?
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas B Kemp
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 5:30 AM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: DirecTV HR-10 250 DVR
>
>
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>
> Steve:
>
> Like Larry, my experience with the DirecTV/Hughes HR-10 250 DVR has been
>
> flawless. My only minor complaint is that once you select "record" is
> that
> it takes way too long to set the recording up. From the time that you
> push
> record it probably takes 25 seconds or so to complete the setup of the
> recording. My son claims that it's because they are transmitting a
> record
> of what you want to record to DirecTV immediately who bundles and sells
> that information. I have heard that before but I'm not sure it's
> true. Although, like Larry, I paid $900 for mine back in February. The
>
> unit can now be had for as low as $399 after a $200 rebate. As you
> would
> expect, you can't tell the difference in quality between the original
> broadcast and the recording.
>
> On a very similar note, I have seen the new DirecTV non-HD non-DVR STB
> in
> Circuit City and noticed that they indicate on the side of the box that
> they are MPEG 4 compatible. Now, does that mean you have to add
> something
> to this STB to allow it to decode MPEG 4 or is that the function already
> in
> the box? Also, is this new STB also capable of receiving the old MPEG 2
>
> transmissions? For that matter, is DirecTV going to switch to MPEG 4
> for
> all their broadcasts in the near future or only on the new satellites
> which
> I have heard will only be used for local channel HD broadcasts?
>
> Tom
>
>
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