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After 3 years of incremental steps, DIRECTV took a big leap with the 4th year of the HD DVR. DIRECTV not only added a second generation HD DVR platform, but they also introduced 3DTV for the first time and gave us a glimpse of the future with the demonstration of a Home Media Center platform based on a new technology. In addition to these broad sweeping changes, DIRECTV continued to improve the overall product making the 4th year of the DIRECTV HD DVR …
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This past week, DIRECTV qualified the HR24-200. It is now available for customers along with the previously release HR24-500 and HR24-100 HD DVRs.
There is not a significant difference between the previous HR24 models and this new one, but it does serve as an indication that the HR24s are here to stay for a while. Here’s the rear panel so you can see what inputs and outputs are available.
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DIRECTV plans to add another HD channel next week. Signs are suggesting that this channel may be Fox Soccer HD.
Normally DIRECTV will add channels at 6am ET on Wednesday mornings. So look for the new HD to show up beginning August 4, 2010 with potentially more HD to follow later in the month.
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I find myself in a somewhat interesting position. I’m ready to move on the iPhone 4, but I’m stuck waiting for my contract to allow me to upgrade. I’d like to save the $200 extra that it will cost me to get it now vs. waiting one more month. So I sit and wait, envious of those that already have the phone. Yes, envious. Despite the bad press of dropped calls and flaky antenna, I really like the iPhone. I’m ready to move …
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It’s 45 days shy of 2 years since TiVo and DIRECTV announced a new TiVo based HD DVR for the DIRECTV service.
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Under the terms of the non-exclusive arrangement, DIRECTV and TiVo will work together to develop a version of the TiVo® service for DIRECTV’s broadband-enabled HD DVR platform. The product will support the latest TiVo and DIRECTV features and services, including TiVo’s Universal Swivel Search and TiVo KidZone. TiVo will develop the new HD DVR for an expected launch in the second half of 2009.
Well, the second half of …
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As seen @ DBSTalk.com, DIRECTV now has an H24-100 to compliment it’s earlier standalone HD receivers.
The HR24-500 sports the new DECA technology built right in. This means that you will be able to have a single wire connecting your DVR for both satellite and network connectivity.
