installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd in Cable & Satellite TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20465762 en Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:59:44 EDT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:59:44 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20470548 Mad Mac : No offence Sir, I just wondered what I had misunderstood.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20470548 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:30:59 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20470469 dbmaven : :mad: at myself.

My deepest apologies. I really need to not post when bleary-eyed. There's absolutely nothing wrong with your statement. When I initially read and posted - my fried brain skipped over one key word: won't.

Again - sorry about that. :huh:
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said by dbmaven See Profile :

False. This has been said a million times - the "cost" of the receiver, at any retail outlet or directly obtained from DirecTV, is the "lease acquisition fee". The link is freely available at the Best Buy website.
For my benefit, can you explain what it was that I posted that is false? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20470416 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:09:17 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467627 dbmaven :
said by Mad Mac See Profile :

I had a similar situation to yours - here's how you solve it:

1) Go to Best Buy and "buy" an HD receiver. Remember, you wont actually "own" it, you're only leasing it. I think Costco also have them.
False. This has been said a million times - the "cost" of the receiver, at any retail outlet or directly obtained from DirecTV, is the "lease acquisition fee". The link is freely available at the Best Buy website.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467627 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:01:24 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467150 Mad Mac : Also, I'd steer clear of buying on eBay. Too much chance of "buying" one that's stolen or still on a defaulted account.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467150 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:17:17 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467142 Mad Mac : I had a similar situation to yours - here's how you solve it:

1) Go to Best Buy and "buy" an HD receiver. Remember, you wont actually "own" it, you're only leasing it. I think Costco also have them.

2) Take it home, connect it up and call in to activate it. Have the Receiver ID and Card ID for both receivers handy when you call.

3) D* will send you a box with return shipping label to return the "retired" receiver (it may take 2-3 weeks to get the box). Follow the instructions as to what to return and what not to return. Take it to a local FedEx if possible and get a receipt. Keep a copy of the tracking info showing when it was delivered just in case of any problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467142 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:15:39 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466942 anon : if i buy h20 off of ebay what would i need to do from directtv and what would be my standard reciever as i'm not using that.
would be glad to hear.
thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466942 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:33:52 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466926 dbmaven : Just for an HD receiver - not an HD DVR? Doesn't sound right.
You can go to Best Buy/Circuit City and get an HD receiver for $99. Something doesn't add up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466926 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:28:33 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466911 wings10 : Yes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466911 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:25:54 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466648 anon : i'm sorry misunderstood.
DTV finally installed yesterday as last time DTV tech told me that my existing cable is incompatible and old so tried to make holes in my house and which i stopped and cancelled.
yesterday another DTV tech came and installed fine in my existing cable no problem.
but i did order only hd reciever and standard reciever. but when i tried to switch standard to hd reciever as today i bought hdtv and want to use new one instead my old standard tv so tried to swap and called DTV today and they asked me to pay $150 to get hd reciever.
is that how it works?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466648 Sun, 11 May 2008 19:14:29 EDT Re: installed 1 day but would like to change reciever to hd http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466228 wings10 : If that's what the Cable company offers then that's the cost. You can cancel service and go to DTV or DISH if you can.
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instead of installing on the side wood panel the did install on the roof.
the guy said that would be the best spot.
but finally got the pictures and really great looking picture quality.

i ordered hd reciever and standard reciever.
after i installed yesterday today i bought another hdtv small tv to replace my standard.
now i thought to have hd reciever also instead of standard and i request to do it and they asking me to pay $150 total just to replace standard since its been activated.

what would be my option at this point.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465762 Sun, 11 May 2008 15:06:39 EDT