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#46966 - 01/04/06 09:45 AM HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	Getting ready to pull the trigger on an HR10-250 as they have finally gotten more affordable. If you have HD now with Directv I'd like to hear if you have either the HBO or Showtime package. I'd like to order one but really don't need both in addition to the Directv HD package. Trying to decide. Thanks in advance. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46967 - 01/04/06 10:39 AM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	Talking about satellite stuff is a big no no....even legal talk tsk tsk tsk _________________________
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#46968 - 01/04/06 12:26 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
Jeep_Biatch Moderator Registered: 04/05/01 Posts: 1450 Loc: The Great White North...	Quote: *moneyguru said:* Talking about satellite stuff is a big no no....even legal talk tsk tsk tsk HUH?
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#46969 - 01/04/06 01:00 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	Ditto. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46970 - 01/04/06 01:57 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
Oddjob Prime Rib Registered: 03/27/01 Posts: 5378 Loc: A Rubber Room	Quote: *moneyguru said:* Talking about satellite stuff is a big no no....even legal talk tsk tsk tsk What are you on MG? Advice about legit electronics purchases is perferctly fine. _________________________
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#46971 - 01/04/06 02:45 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	That's not what I've been told.... _________________________
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#46972 - 01/04/06 03:39 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	I think you misundestood. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46973 - 01/04/06 04:18 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
Twister Administrator Registered: 02/28/05 Posts: 592 Loc: Stalking Helen...	Quote: *DEwillget8 said:* Getting ready to pull the trigger on an HR10-250 as they have finally gotten more affordable. If you have HD now with Directv I'd like to hear if you have either the HBO or Showtime package. I'd like to order one but really don't need both in addition to the Directv HD package. Trying to decide. Thanks in advance. I have one of these and I love it. Love being able to record two channels at the same time while watching something I already recorded. The only fault with this unit is that it will really slow down after awhile. Just to setup a recording sometimes can take a few minutes. You have to occasionally go to setup and do a reset which means that if you have a lot of season pass stuff setup you lose. But other than that I can't figure out how I lived without this unit. I'd definitely never not have one or whatever the next generation unit will be in the future.. As far as which package to choose. Well I have a total choice package so I get both. But if I were to choose one or the other I'd probably have to go with HBO. But with either it's only one HD channel. All the other channels be it HBO or Showtime will be SD.... _________________________
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#46974 - 01/04/06 04:48 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	Thanks, I was leaning towards HBO as I like their original progamming. I was mostly wondering about the movie selection between the two. HD and regular programming that is. Does one have bigger blockbusters sooner than the other or anything like that ? I currently have the regular Tivo DVR for DirecTV and you are correct. I can't imagine living without it now. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46975 - 01/04/06 05:55 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	Quote: *DEwillget8 said:* I think you misundestood. Nope, I was told very specificly "no satellite talk at all". _________________________
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#46976 - 01/04/06 06:02 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
Twister Administrator Registered: 02/28/05 Posts: 592 Loc: Stalking Helen...	Quote: *moneyguru said:* Quote: *DEwillget8 said:* I think you misundestood. Nope, I was told very specificly "no satellite talk at all". Well I think talking about something like what DE was asking is ok. It's all legal and was really more of a home theater question relating to high definition really more than satelitte TV... _________________________
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#46977 - 01/05/06 02:46 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	I have DishNetwork and have both HBO HD and Showtime HD. I can't really say which I watch more. They both show decent movies. But HBO gets more play when Bill Mahrhererer is on. _________________________
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#46978 - 01/06/06 02:32 AM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
mrhappy Prime Rib Registered: 02/23/01 Posts: 4619 Loc: In My Happy Place!	That's one funny little man.
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#46979 - 01/10/06 03:38 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	Quote: *mrhappy said:* That's one funny little man. He's a horse's ass, but he can be funny. The worst part about watching his show is the fear that I will throw something through my big screen. _________________________
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#46980 - 01/10/06 03:50 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	HD10-250 Shows up on the 24th _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46981 - 01/11/06 10:32 AM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	How much it set you back? Is it mpeg4 capable? Dish announced mpeg4 going forward for HD. So did Dave. _________________________
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#46982 - 01/11/06 10:56 AM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	$399 is the current offer for existing customers with first 3 months of programming free. When they first came out I think they were $1200 or more. I don't know about mpeg4 as long as I can watch HD on my bigscreen. Finally. Here is the spec sheet. http://www.directv.com/imagine/PDF/HD_DVR.pdf _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46983 - 01/11/06 04:47 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	Well if it won't do mpeg4, you won't be able to watch any HD additions to the programming lineup. _________________________
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#46984 - 01/11/06 04:51 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	Huh ? _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46985 - 01/11/06 05:07 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	Just did some googling research and learned what you speak of. Looks like they have been talking about the switch for over a year. Hopefully if it happens Directv will offer some sort of swap out program or an upgrade to the HR10-250 as it appears it only handles mpeg2 at this time. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46986 - 01/11/06 05:14 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	Well the HD locals they have in 12 markets over the satellite is mpeg4 and any future HD is going to be mpeg4. Found this from http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127160&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=799955 Quote: To receive local HD channels, DIRECTV now offers the new H20 HD receiver and a satellite dish that has the ability to receive programming from five different orbital locations. The H20 HD set-top is the first DIRECTV receiver to process MPEG-4, the next-generation transmission standard supporting a wide range of audio and video modes and transmission speeds. MPEG-4, coupled with the launch of new satellites, is set to lay the foundation for the best high-definition television experience available anywhere. The million dollar (or $399) question is whether the mpeg2 units can be upgraded to mpeg4. I'll keep looking to see if they can or will be upgraded. edit: I found this.. They are planning to offer an mpeg4/mpeg2 compliant DVR the middle of this year. Quote: DIRECTV PLUS(R) HD DVR The DIRECTV(R) Plus HD DVR (HR20) combines the best entertainment with unprecedented control and convenience to create the ultimate TV viewing experience. It brings together the new DIRECTV Plus DVR and DIRECTV HD Receiver. Viewers are able to record one HD program while watching another and record two different shows at the same time, while watching a pre-recorded program. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR gives the user the ability to pause and rewind live HD TV up to 90 minutes, use instant replay and watch in slow motion. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is able to record more than 30 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-2, or up to 50 hours of DIRECTV HD programming delivered in MPEG-4, or up to 200 hours of standard-definition programming. In addition, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is MPEG-4 compatible, and is the first DIRECTV HD receiver with interactive capabilities. DIRECTV plans to launch the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR at retail mid-2006. Hope you didn't buy a boat anchor! _________________________
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#46987 - 01/11/06 05:17 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
DEwillget8 Life Time Supporter Registered: 10/25/00 Posts: 21796 Loc: B.F.E.	F#$%ers !!!! I'm calling tonight and cancelling my order !!! Thanks for bringing this to my attention A_M. This really sux. I have the regular Directv Tivo unit right now and I'm addicted to Tivo. Looks like they are dumping Tivo and going to just a DVR service. _________________________ Click Here for Weather http://youtube.com/watch?v=CnPiw0917W8
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#46988 - 01/11/06 05:39 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
A_M Prime Rib Registered: 09/15/00 Posts: 8971 Loc: Mianus	You will still be able to get their current HD offerings except locals through the satellite. but anything new you won't. And you will lose all HD when they convert the existing line up. _________________________
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#46989 - 01/11/06 07:57 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
mak Old Fuck Registered: 03/21/04 Posts: 6771 Loc: Towing JJ's Van	Will you no longer be able to SEE the HD channels or just not be able to record them? _________________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every damn minute of it.
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#46990 - 01/11/06 08:03 PM Re: HDTV Showtime or HBO
mak Old Fuck Registered: 03/21/04 Posts: 6771 Loc: Towing JJ's Van	Here's an opinion http://www.avrev.com/news/0305/17.mpeg4.html _________________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every damn minute of it.
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