Directv w/ Directivo installation options
 

Ok, so not that I think I've figured out all the Directv/TiVO
options/permutations (considering my lack of a landline), I think this
is my best option:

Take advantage of Circuit City's free 3 room installation w/ $99
DirecTivo option (w/ a $50 rebate I think?) plus whatever freebie
they're throwing in that week. Their offer includes a 30-day money back
guarantee in case whatever I try to get around the lack of landline
problem doesn't work.

I've got 3 tv's, but only 2 need to be independent (there's only 2 of us
in the house), so I'll hook up the Directivo to the Widescreen HDTV in
the living room and the MBR tv (w/ appropriate IR extender so the remote
will work in both rooms), and the other standard receiver to the office TV.

I'll "borrow" a phone line from my neighbor (w/ his permission) during
initial setup, then disconnect it permanently (or until such time that I
can network it into my broadband connection).

Are there any better options that I'm missing?

Randy S.

"Randy S." wrote in message

Ok, so not that I think I've figured out all the Directv/TiVO
options/permutations (considering my lack of a landline), I think
this is my best option:

Take advantage of Circuit City's free 3 room installation w/ $99
DirecTivo option (w/ a $50 rebate I think?) plus whatever freebie
they're throwing in that week. Their offer includes a 30-day money
back guarantee in case whatever I try to get around the lack of
landline problem doesn't work.

I've got 3 tv's, but only 2 need to be independent (there's only 2 of
us in the house), so I'll hook up the Directivo to the Widescreen
HDTV in

Wouldn't you want a Directv HD receiver and dish?

the living room and the MBR tv (w/ appropriate IR extender so the
remote will work in both rooms), and the other standard receiver to
the office TV.
I'll "borrow" a phone line from my neighbor (w/ his permission) during
initial setup, then disconnect it permanently (or until such time
that I can network it into my broadband connection).

Are there any better options that I'm missing?

Randy S.

Wouldn't you want a Directv HD receiver and dish?

Good question. However, I personally don't feel there's enough HD
content yet to justify tha added expense. Also, I definitely want the
HD set to be connected to the TiVO unit, and I'm not impressed by the HD
DirecTiVO's quality or price ($999!).

But that's a personal preference, technically the HD-DVR allow me to use
more of the capabilities of my set, you're correct.

Randy S.

I think you will need a phone line on the unit as it often makes calls for
system updates, etc.


"Randy S." wrote in message
...
Ok, so not that I think I've figured out all the Directv/TiVO
options/permutations (considering my lack of a landline), I think this is
my best option:

Take advantage of Circuit City's free 3 room installation w/ $99 DirecTivo
option (w/ a $50 rebate I think?) plus whatever freebie they're throwing
in that week. Their offer includes a 30-day money back guarantee in case
whatever I try to get around the lack of landline problem doesn't work.

I've got 3 tv's, but only 2 need to be independent (there's only 2 of us
in the house), so I'll hook up the Directivo to the Widescreen HDTV in the
living room and the MBR tv (w/ appropriate IR extender so the remote will
work in both rooms), and the other standard receiver to the office TV.

I'll "borrow" a phone line from my neighbor (w/ his permission) during
initial setup, then disconnect it permanently (or until such time that I
can network it into my broadband connection).

Are there any better options that I'm missing?

Randy S.

"Robbyd97" wrote in message
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I think you will need a phone line on the unit as it often makes calls for
system updates, etc.

Before I replaced my DirecTivo with a hi def DirecTivo, I had not made a
call for over 500 days. Except for daily reminders, I suffered no ill
effects.

That's good to know.

Thanks.

"Z Man" wrote in message ...

"Robbyd97" wrote in message
...
I think you will need a phone line on the unit as it often makes calls for
system updates, etc.

Before I replaced my DirecTivo with a hi def DirecTivo, I had not made a
call for over 500 days. Except for daily reminders, I suffered no ill
effects.

Robbyd97 wrote:

That's good to know.

Thanks.

Consensus that I've culled from these groups is that DirecTiVO's do
*not* require regular dial-ups, only the initial setup call. It will
display fault messages from time to time that are easily cleared.

I'm hoping by the time it might ever be a problem due to a required
software udpate or something that couldn't be provided by the satellite
signal (like the program updates are), there will be a way to hook it
into my broadband network without having to hack it.

Randy S.

You don't have my wife who HATES!!!!! the daily reminder and will give me NO
peace if it is there... *sigh*

"Z Man" wrote in message ...

"Robbyd97" wrote in message
...
I think you will need a phone line on the unit as it often makes calls
for
system updates, etc.

Before I replaced my DirecTivo with a hi def DirecTivo, I had not made a
call for over 500 days. Except for daily reminders, I suffered no ill
effects.

In article et,
"billu" wrote:

You don't have my wife who HATES!!!!! the daily reminder and will give me NO
peace if it is there... *sigh*

you might should consider connecting to a phone line then.

Jack Zwick wrote:

In article et,
"billu" wrote:


You don't have my wife who HATES!!!!! the daily reminder and will give me NO
peace if it is there... *sigh*


you might should consider connecting to a phone line then.

Well, in my case, I don't have one to hook up (unless I sneak a line
over to my neigbors), since I've gone cell phone only. But if I was
billu, peace of mind might be worth the $30 per month extra.

Randy S.