DIRECTV Group - HD DVR

DIRECTV Group - HD DVR Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.10 of 5 (by 10 users)



DIRECTV Group - HD DVR Review Summary

Satellite Television is the answer to high priced cable, and DIRECTV is one of the two providers and offers the DIRECTV HD DVR for receiving, recording and playback of programming. The DIRECTV HD DVR is a 100-hour Video Recorder that our community of television viewers has nothing but praise for. One reviewer simply stated: “1000 times better than VCR.” That one statement goes a long way in summarizing how the community feels about this stellar high definition satellite DVR. Read what our community of reviewers has to say about DIRECTV HD DVR.
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DIRECTV Group - HD DVR Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JAN
30
2009

We recently changed to Dish Network because my husband wanted the NFL package. 

It was so not worth it! The new DVR system is so much more complicated!  It's hard to prioitize, and occasionally confusing with the Dish. 

And talk about your slow response!  Just try Dish over Direct.  You'll think...

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somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

tapowell94
Exton, PA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
FEB
20
2009
I need to preface this review by stating that I have been spoiled by Tivo. Years ago, we switched to satellite from cable, and I researched everything. We decided to go with DirecTV because the price per channel was cheaper. (I told you we did our research!)

Anyway at the time, they had just started into...
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2009 Writer
a DirecTV subscriber, an early adopter

CloudNine
Sugarloaf, CA
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DIRECTV Group - HD DVR Ratings and Reviews

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current TiVo user, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

NOV
6
2008

The DIRECTV  HD DVR has amazing video playback. 5.1 surround sound output is great. You need to buy the optical audio cable seperately. It comes w/ a 6 ft component video cable so get a longer one if the tv is further than that. If you have an internet connection you can use the Video on Demand to download movies or TV shows. You would also be able to access your pictures & music from your Windows Media Player shared computer.

I found the remote response was a little slow. You also have the ability to record 2 shows at once & watch a 3rd. You can also record your shows to VCR easlly. There is...

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4 star rating
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geotuck
Spring Hill, FM



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a techie, a DirecTV subscriber, current TiVo user, hooked on a few shows, value conscious, practical

APR
18
2009

I have used 3 DVR's:  TiVo, Dish PVR, and DirecTv DVR.  The directv DVR is the WORST.  I don't think anything can compare to TiVo, but directv has fallen very far from the DVR tree!

It's supposed to record 2 shows at once.  The 1st DVR I had to replace because it would only record 1 show.  So now, I'm on my 2nd DVR and it too has problems.  The remote has to be directly pointing at it, with NO obsruction of view, to work at all. We're constantly over fastwording and rewinding because the dvr doesn't respond to the remote commands.  Even after repeated battery replacements.  Also, it very...

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1 star rating
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motleybabe
Leander, TX



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computer literate

DEC
18
2008
Direct tv group HD/DVR ----  Best thing we ever purchased.  The DVR is outstanding.  Waiting for all of your programs to come on at a certain time is now in the past.  It's great to record shows / specials for the whole week and even series / Watch when you want to.  Not because you have to.  It's Great and We're waiting on our new upgrade.  Highly recommend this item to anyone. 
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5 star rating
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aprilgene
Harlem, GA



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somewhat tech savvy

APR
17
2009

I have used the Direct TV DVR serive for over 2 years.  I shopped around and feel that this is the best year.  Since i renewed my contract when I moved,  I continue to get my DVR service for free.  The average monthly cost is about $65 for a decent package (including taxes, etc). I can watch my shows when it is comvenient for me. i don't know what i ever did without it!


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4 star rating
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awalson
Fair Oaks, CA



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somewhat tech savvy

MAR
31
2008
DVR is the new way to watch tv. now you dont have to sitting in front of your tv at 8pm to watch your favorite tv show ,or spend hours setting your VCR to record. With the DVR you press on button and it records the show and you watch it when your good and ready.
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5 star rating
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latinapr1
Bronx, NY



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current TiVo user, somewhat tech savvy, practical, a beauty diva, into trying new things, neat freak, very skin conscious

AUG
2
2008
Love this wish I had it a lot sooner. Now I can watch all my favs shows even if I'm busy watching something else or i'm not at home when the show on.
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5 star rating
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diva805
Simi Valley, CA



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a DirecTV subscriber, hooked on a few shows

DEC
7
2008
I LOVE my DVR !! I can watch one show and record another and go back later and watch my show PLUS I can SKIP ALL THOSE STUPID commercials!!!!
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5 star rating
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shopperfreak
Clinton, SC



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practical

MAR
30
2008
I have to say that it is time to put my VCR away. When I was at my daughters house watching a recored TV show and it was excellent quality,I said to my self It's time to get a HD DVR. Watching Recorded shows is the same as watching HD TV. 1000 times better than VCR.
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5 star rating
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stargate
Owego, NY



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