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Take full advantage of your HDTV's stunning display with DIRECTV's model#H20, Receiver#02315428232. It pulls vivid, detailed high definition programming including sports, special-event broadcasts, HD-only channels and more. You can also hook up to any HD compatible antenna to tune in free, local over the air digital channels, including high def broadcasts.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I see lots of low stars on this receiver, but I think it's a great receiver, from a standpoint of HD receivers. Anytime you activate a new receiver on Directv, it does enter you into a 2 year committment, but if it's such a big deal, you can change your programming and go with a lower priced package. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Dish Network requires an 18 month committment, so an extra 6 months means nothing to me. The big difference is in this technology versus cable. I used to have cable, but had trouble getting HD channels because our cable was so old (and I live in a good neighborhood). So I made the switch to Directv and the difference in picture quality is huge. Plus, as many football fans who subscribe to cable are painfully finding out tonight, NFL Network is only available through DBS providers. If you own a flat panel HD TV and subscribe to Directv, this receiver is a must (outputs at the component, HDMI and optical level). Components are good enough, as Directv hasn't started broadcasting in 1080p, only 1080i, which I believe the Dish (again correct me if I'm wrong) broadcasts as well. Know that if you buy the receiver used you do face a risk in that if a) the receiver is used and out on lease to someone and has not been returned, directv makes you return the box to them, regardless of how you purchased it and b) if the access card has been used you have to pay for a new sealed access card from Directv - I believe $20. Otherwise this receiver works great and if you already have Directv setup, activation is quick, just make sure that grey satellite cable to receiver converter in the back of the box is included as well or you won't be able to access some newer HD channels...unless you purchase that from them as well...
72 of 100 people found the following review helpful
If you're thinking of upgrading your current DirecTV HD receiver to the H20, beware! Apparently, as I just learned, when you buy one of these, even if it's not from DirecTV directly (say at Best Buy, CompUSA, Amazon, etc), even if you hook it up yourself, you're entering into a new two-year agreement.
That's right! I bought this receiver back in January 2006 because my previous one (also HD) I'd had for about 4 years up and died. I didn't get the HD DVR because 3 people I talked to at DirecTV said I needed a phone line for the DVR to work. I haven't owned a land line in about 5 years, so the DirecTV HD DVR was out of the question.
Well here it is in April and I've decided to go with Dish. Dish has an HD DVR that doesn't need a phone line, plus they have at least twice the number of HD channels as DirecTV.
When I called DirecTV to cancel my account, they said I owed an "early cancellation fee" of $262! What?! I explained that no, I've been a DirecTV customer for about 10 years now and that the receiver I bought in January wasn't for new service but was simply to replace the receiver that had died. He basically said "Sir, it's on your customer agreement that you're entering into a contract, it's on your bill, and on our website, you should read the fine print, yada yada yada."
What a load of you-know-what. I shelled out $200 for this receiver and installed it myself. I bought DirecTV's Early Bird NFL Sunday Ticket. I've stuck with DirecTV for the last 10 years and this is the thanks I get? A final slap in the face for $262?
The rep tried to justify it by saying "We have to do this in order to recoup the costs of the receiver. Normally, without an agreement, it would cost $350."
I have two problems with that statement. One, the HD Dish DVR costs less than $350! How he thinks a non-DVR costs that much is beyond my comprehension. Two, $262 != $150. Do the math.
That's right! I bought this receiver back in January 2006 because my previous one (also HD) I'd had for about 4 years up and died. I didn't get the HD DVR because 3 people I talked to at DirecTV said I needed a phone line for the DVR to work. I haven't owned a land line in about 5 years, so the DirecTV HD DVR was out of the question.
Well here it is in April and I've decided to go with Dish. Dish has an HD DVR that doesn't need a phone line, plus they have at least twice the number of HD channels as DirecTV.
When I called DirecTV to cancel my account, they said I owed an "early cancellation fee" of $262! What?! I explained that no, I've been a DirecTV customer for about 10 years now and that the receiver I bought in January wasn't for new service but was simply to replace the receiver that had died. He basically said "Sir, it's on your customer agreement that you're entering into a contract, it's on your bill, and on our website, you should read the fine print, yada yada yada."
What a load of you-know-what. I shelled out $200 for this receiver and installed it myself. I bought DirecTV's Early Bird NFL Sunday Ticket. I've stuck with DirecTV for the last 10 years and this is the thanks I get? A final slap in the face for $262?
The rep tried to justify it by saying "We have to do this in order to recoup the costs of the receiver. Normally, without an agreement, it would cost $350."
I have two problems with that statement. One, the HD Dish DVR costs less than $350! How he thinks a non-DVR costs that much is beyond my comprehension. Two, $262 != $150. Do the math.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I don't know about the DVR model, but you really have no other choice than to go with this receiver if you just want HD via DirecTV. I personally hate it that there are no choices when it comes to getting satellite receivers. The features on this receiver are rather ordinary. I can live with that, but what drives me crazy is the lag when changing channels. It's especially slow when going from a channel at 480p to one at 1080i. Most people probably aren't going to be bothered by this. As for the interface, it's rather standard fare. You have autotuning so that the system automatically goes to a program that you select. There's the usual interactive guide, and the ability to program favorite channels. But there's no killer app. Perhaps there isn't on any other service either. It just would be nice if there were some competition. Instead of each service competing, competition with the receivers would get us something different and perhaps faster.
If you're reading this, you're probably more shopping for the service than for the receiver since you can't have one without the other. Perhaps that's why some have decided to air their opinions of the service. I've been a DirecTV customer for seven years and for the most part have no complaints.
If you're reading this, you're probably more shopping for the service than for the receiver since you can't have one without the other. Perhaps that's why some have decided to air their opinions of the service. I've been a DirecTV customer for seven years and for the most part have no complaints.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
DTV Customer Service
I spoke with DTV and I guess it depends on if you own the receiver or not. I got the name of the rep and several emails that says I do not have to enter into a new agreement if I... Read more
Published on March 3, 2009 by BSY
want my H20 back
I had a leased H20 for about a year. It smoked. Directv sent me a replacement (for a nominal charge). The replacement was an H21. Read more
Published on December 5, 2008 by RadarNW
You can't win...
There are 2 models made by different companys but look the same. This model the 600 series doesn't allow you the flexiblity to program it even from Direct TV. Read more
Published on September 30, 2008 by J. Bond
That was Fast
I got my hr20-100c (R-refurbished) thru directTV's "free" dvr replacement program. The unit looks good. Confusing remote.. Read more
Published on May 13, 2008 by Duane Kimball
HDMI Port stopped working....
I got a new Directv service with H20 receiver. Just after completing 3 months warranty period, HDMI port stopped working. There was no VIDEO/AUDIO through HDMI port. Read more
Published on May 4, 2008 by vijay reddy
Another 5 - and Rating the Receiver and not DirecTV!
I've had two H20's operating in the house for several months now without issues. They feature multiple output options - HDMI, Component Video Out and analog and TOSLink audio... Read more
Published on December 1, 2007 by Neil C. McEvoy
A Lot of Hot Air!
We recently got DirecTV after seeing their ad blitz for 75 HD channels. They brag about their "digital picture and sound," and their great customer service. Read more
Published on November 24, 2007 by Bigmac
Wish I had read the reviews first
Mine is basically the same story as the others. After shelling out $300 to DirecTV for the HD DVR, they didn't install the second line so the DVR function never worked properly. Read more
Published on November 20, 2007 by Jason Miller
Directv is a cadre of thieves
DO NOT USE DIRECTV...i was a customer for years & always bought my own equipment at full retail. My HR-10 was acting up & they refused to offer me service unless I signed up for a... Read more
Published on November 2, 2007 by Rancher
DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT !!!!
Same thing happened to me. I was replacing an old d10 with the h20-600. I had to fight with Directv customer service for over an hour to get them to deactivate this box; allow me... Read more
Published on November 23, 2006 by Norm
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