DIRECTV Group - HD DVR Reviews

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...

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...

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!

I think dvd player are great.....they play dvds and cds