- MPEG-4 format compatibility
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DIRECTVs latest HD DVR receiver, the HR23. Packed with features - the HR23 boast MPEG-4 format compatibility, multiple screen format resolutions, and DIRECTVs popular DIRECtV+ PLUS DVR technology. Within 30 days of provision of DIRECTV equipment to you, or on the date that the professional installer has installed or is prepared to install your DIRECTV equipment, whichever is sooner, you agree to activate each and every DIRECTV Receiver ordered by you or provided to you with any DIRECTV® base programming package (valued at $29.99 per mo. or above)
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106 of 113 people found the following review helpful
I bought the HR 23 Receiver, I thought, as it said shipped and SOLD by Hidef, turns out to be a LEASE, I wish somebody WOULD MAKE THIS CLEAR it their copy... The minute you are a Directv customer this is their property basically, and they want it back or a hefty fee if you cancel your service with them. I found this whole transaction deceptive ... WE NEED FULL DISCLOSURE, TRANSPARENCY PEOPLE ...
138 of 152 people found the following review helpful
The HD Box works fine. Plug it in, activate it through Direct TV... and it works. My disappointment is in the shady business practices of Direct TV. You are not BUYING this receiver, although the product description would imply that you are. According to the customer service agent I just spoke with, you are not able to BUY any receiver through any retail outlet - they are all sold as "leased products." As noted in the fine print (supposably), Direct TV only leases their boxes. As soon as you activate the box through Direct TV, it's theirs. You will be charged a $5 monthly "leased receiver" fee, despite the fact that you "purchased" the box from a retail outlet. If you do not return the box, to them, when you're done with their service, they will charge you a hefty fee for keeping the box. (The box you paid for through a different retail store.) Also, you are required to extend your contract, with Direct TV, for two years when you add or upgrade equiptment. If you cancel before the 2 years is up, you're hit with another hefty "early termination" fee. Even if you are to "borrow" a receiver from someone else, you must pay for a new access card (so it can be linked to your account) and they will still charge you a $5 monthly fee, although they call the fee a programming access fee, rather than a leased receiver fee. Rediculous! Buyer, beware!
We were upgrading our equiptment to receive HD programming. We were not notified there would be a $5 lease fee, up front. We were not notified our contract would be extended if we upgraded our equiptment, until we called to inquire about why there was a "leased receiver" fee on our bill. I am really disappointed in the manipulative business practices of Direct TV, at this point. I guarantee I will never "renew my contract" with this company, again.
We were upgrading our equiptment to receive HD programming. We were not notified there would be a $5 lease fee, up front. We were not notified our contract would be extended if we upgraded our equiptment, until we called to inquire about why there was a "leased receiver" fee on our bill. I am really disappointed in the manipulative business practices of Direct TV, at this point. I guarantee I will never "renew my contract" with this company, again.
46 of 52 people found the following review helpful
The increased storage capacity allows for recording of up to 100 hours of MPEG-4 HD or up to 400 hours of SD programming.
The front panel lights are much more subdued then the previous HR2x's from DirecTV. It's also quieter then previous models.
Its quiet operation and subdued lights even make it friendly for use in the bedroom.
From the most sophisticated home theater to the living room television, the HR23-700 will be a fine addition to the any home.
However, contrary to the description IT DOES NOT HAVE BUILT IN B-BAND CONVERTERS. IT HAS WIDE-BAND TUNERS SO THE BBCs ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.
The front panel lights are much more subdued then the previous HR2x's from DirecTV. It's also quieter then previous models.
Its quiet operation and subdued lights even make it friendly for use in the bedroom.
From the most sophisticated home theater to the living room television, the HR23-700 will be a fine addition to the any home.
However, contrary to the description IT DOES NOT HAVE BUILT IN B-BAND CONVERTERS. IT HAS WIDE-BAND TUNERS SO THE BBCs ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
You can get this for FREE!
Lots of people have been complaining about the 2 year-contracts and lease fees. Not that I'm disagreeing, but, my experience with the DTV folks has been much more pleasant. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Beth W
BEWARE DTV SHELL GAME
BEWARE OF DTV Shell Game. When you purchase a DTV box from anywhere the box is the property of DTV. Along with this your contract will be extened for 1 to 2 years. Read more
Published 19 months ago by novjos00
Excellent replacement
This was a excellent replacement for my old HR-20. No more B-band Converters. These B-band converters were always having to be replaced. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mick
Directv has now taken the low road
Have you been a loyal customer and advocate of Directv for many (or as I have been > 12) years? Have you been happy with what seemed to be extraordinary customer service when... Read more
Published on May 13, 2010 by Larry L. Hoffman
Directv Dishonest & Inferior Service
After promising us a sweet deal (Showtime & The Movie Channel) free for 12 months if we signed up for 2 years service. Read more
Published on May 5, 2010 by Robert Martino
Perfect, Brand New, Not a Re-furb.
I purchased the HR23-700 HD DVR. $20 cheaper than I could get it from Directv, but here's the good part.....its not a refurbish and its a HR-23-700 HD DVR. Read more
Published on May 3, 2010 by Skeeter
Directv boxes
The make my tv look a whole lot better! The seller had fast shipping and a decent price, lower than the competetion and also best buy.
Published on April 18, 2010 by R. Howell
Does as advertised but slowly
For the most part it does everything as advertised, which is record and play Directv HD content. My number 1 complaint is it is SLOW. Read more
Published on April 12, 2010 by PorkChopExpress
FALSE ADVERTISING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
I purchased my H23 from a company called satellite 4 u on ebay. Nowhere on my paperwork did I see that I was leasing this box. Read more
Published on April 7, 2010 by Techy
Works perfectly, no problems
I bought this DirecTV receiver from Amazon, which saved $18 compared to the DirecTV upgrade. Also, I wanted to be sure to get this model and to get it new, rather than whatever... Read more
Published on March 19, 2010 by R. Lacey
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