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More info?)
On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 03:07:19 -0000, Mike Hunt <in2sheep@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>On 2005-08-19, Jack Zwick <jackzwick@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> In article <11ga6k1m1d4n065@corp.supernews.com>,
>> Mike Hunt <in2sheep@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On 2005-08-18, Jack Zwick <jackzwick@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> > In article <de2e0n$2ud$2@news.xmission.com>,
>>> > whodothere@whocares.com (GMAN) wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> In article <4303991d$0$63468$892e7fe2@authen.white.readfreenews.net>,
>>> >> "Jude
>>> >> H.Cormier" <jhc86@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> >
>>> >> ><xgp@rr.com> wrote in message
>>> >> >news:1124302821.39d0100c73cdaee370e8bbcf0ff7140f@ultrafeed...
>>> >> >>I wanted to replace a hughes receive with a used Directv DVR I bought
>>> >> >> that did not have an access card. I also have a Hugher DirecTV DVR.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> when I called Directv I was told I would have to pay $20 to get a new
>>> >> >> access card, but that I also would have to comment to a new 24 month
>>> >> >> agreement just to add the used unit.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> I do not like the concept of having to commit to 24 months just to add
>>> >> >> a second dvr.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> was I given wrong info for the tech support person I called?
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> They also told me that my current charge of $4.99 for DVR service
>>> >> >> would go up to $5.99 a month?
>>> >> >
>>> >> >The DTV website does state monthly service is now $5.99
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
>>> >> And i bet a million bucks, their new DVR will be at $4.99
>>> >
>>> >
http
/www.directv.com/DTVAPP/imagine/TIVO.dsp
>>> >
>>> > Says its $5.99
>>>
>>> Jack, that web page is talking about TiVo. I believe GMAN was referring
>>> to the NDS deal - the non-TiVo DirecTV DVR we've heard about but never
>>> seen hide nor hair of (and likely won't any time in the forseable future).
>>
>> Did you actually read the OP message?
>>
>> " I wanted to replace a hughes receive with a used Directv DVR I bought
>> that did not have an access card. I also have a Hugher DirecTV DVR."
>>
>> If he bought it already it is a TiVo.
>
>Yes, but in the quote "And i bet a million bucks, their new DVR will be at
>$4.99", who do you think "their" refers to? The OP already said the price
>is going to $5.99 for their new DVR so the "their" can't refer to the OP,
>leaving only DirecTV as a possibility. This is a valid guess since the
>non-TiVo DirecTV DVR has been rumored for awhile.
>
>The one way the "their" could refer to the OP is if the OP currently is
>paying $4.99 and even though DirecTV now charges $5.99, that DirecTV will
>continue to charge the OP $4.99 for the OP's new receiver. DirecTV told
>the OP the $4.99 was going to $5.99 so I didn't believe this was the route
>GMAN was going.
this is the official reply I got back from DirecTV when I posted my
question.
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Thanks for writing. You can add a used receiver to your account, but
there are certain guidelines that we ask you to follow:
1. The person who gives you the DIRECTV System should call DIRECTV to
de-activate the DIRECTV System access card. This is for the original
owner's protection.
2. You, the new owner, should call 1-800-DIRECTV to order a new access
card. We will charge you $20 for the new access card, which we send
out via Federal Express, along with a postage-paid envelope to make
returning the old card easy.
3. You can install the equipment personally or call a professional
installer for help. The installation manual and owner's manual — and
any other information that came with the equipment — can be especially
helpful in this process. If you don't have the manual for the new
receiver, we have copies of most owners’ manuals on our web site at
DIRECTV.com/manuals or you can call the equipment manufacturer and ask
if they can send you a replacement manual.
Since you had your DVR service active before August 1, 2005 you will
keep the same rate of $4.99 a month. Since we are activating an
advanced product, we ask you to keep your programming for 2 years for
your DVR. Once you get your new access card, you can activate your new
receiver by calling 1-800-531-5000 and also discuss the details about
your options in adding the used DVR to your account. Make sure you
tell the Customer Service Representative that you have pre-owned
equipment and want to start programming.
Thanks again for writing and stay tuned to DIRECTV.com for the latest
news and information about our services.
Sincerely,
DIRECTV Customer Service
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Now my question is what does the term
"we ask you to keep your programming for 2 years" really mean. It
sure sounds different than the person on the phone who told me the
only option was to commit to 2 yrs. I know I have been reading in the
tivocommunity form that people are getting the new HD Directv DVR for
$399 less $100 rebate. One person said he refused the deal when they
stated a 2 yr contract, so they gave him a 1 yr contract which he
claims he verified on a call back.
sounds like I made a mistake buying the used unit for the price I
paid. I may still call to see if I can get the HD deal since I do have
a HD TV. I just don't like the idea that the local channels are only
HD using another antenna and the local airwave. The local stations in
Memphis are doing a poor job with HD. Their signal varies a lot even
in the same broadcast based on a friends setup wtih an external
antenna on a roter.
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