DIRECTV DVR Problems
The DIRECTV DVR receivers page on the DIRECTV® website sure talks a good game. But, strangely enough, none of the claims made about DIRECTV DVR receivers and DIRECTV DVRs for HD programming on this page have third-parties backing them up. Lo and behold, meanwhile, several DISH Network® DVRs and receivers do have third-party reviewers singing their praise. In fact, in direct contrast to DIRECTV DVR receivers and DIRECTV DVRs for HD programming, DISH Network’s DVRs and receivers have actually received awards.
But what’s brought on this discrepancy between DISH Network and DIRECTV receivers and DVRs for HD programming? At least a few DIRECTV DVR problems must exist, or DIRECTV would be sharing the laurels, right? Well, naturally, since you won’t find many DIRECTV DVR problems listed on DIRECTV’s corporate website someone needs to be keeping an accurate tally of them. And that is exactly what we here at InternetLion.com intend to do with the following article.
DIRECTV DVR Problems: Customer Comments
Among the most prevalent DIRECTV DVR Problems is customers’ inability to connect a DIRECTV DVR to a DVD recorder. This might seem like a minor issue, but consider: Customers are paying out the giggy to get their DIRECTV programming (See InternetLion.com’s many articles comparing DIRECTV packages to DISH Network deals for more on this) and so they might like to have a recording of the programming DIRECTV is charging them for.
Take, for instance, several complaints posted on the Forum.ecoustics website. Here, real customers have voiced concerns that hooking a DIRECTV DVR to a DVD recorder is impossible. One customer, “KN,” reported having difficulty connecting a DIRECTV DVR to a DVD recorder, even using an EyeTV system and connecting his receiver to his computer using a fire wire. And, as customer KN reported, the worst part is having to unplug your DIRECTV recorder, then plug it back in—in the middle of a program no less.
DIRECTV DVRs vs. DISH Network DVRs
To avoid such problems the best course of action is to simply subscribe to DISH Network’s services. DISH Network is the leader in DVR technology, with the most advanced receivers in the industry.
For a limited time, you can actually get a free DISH Network HD DVR just for subscribing, with 24-Mo. Agreement. What’s more, DISH Network offers the best in subscription TV technology with its ViP922 Slingloaded DVR, which allows DISH Network customers to schedule recordings and watch TV Everywhere from their smart phones and laptops. DIRECTV simply doesn’t offer this.
So why wouldn’t you go with the subscription TV company that is the leader in product innovation with consistent breakthrough technology that also offers the best value in TV programming? Click here to learn more about the benefits of switching to DISH Network today…
Disclaimer: Please note that this article was written when the satellite TV provider DISH was branded as DISH Network. As of 2/1/2012 DISH Network has changed their branding name to DISH. Article post date: 03/23/2011.
