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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why would no ATSC tuner be a "problem"? The HR21 is meant for DirecTV customers who can get their local HD channels from DirecTV. If they need an ATSC tuner then they should get the HR20 which has ATSC tuners.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Old7]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 18th 2007 10:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[This model was introduced to reduce DirecTV's cost, and to make the shareholders happy.  I love the glossy piano black finish.  I was lucky enough to get a black HR20.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Galley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 18th 2007 12:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[old7 --> its a problem because some will want to use the ATSC tuner but also will want to take advantage of other features directv is getting ready to roll out (swm, on-demand?)<br><br>(what were they calling their system again? directv active? the hr20/h20 will not be able to use this, correct?)<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[dave (dt3)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 18th 2007 2:17PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[SWM and DirecTV on Demand are both currently being beta tested on the HR20-700. SWM  is currently under beta on the HR20-100, with beta testing on DirecTV on Demand currently scheduled to start this weekend.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Old7]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 18th 2007 6:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[From a functionality point of view:<br>In a quick nutshell:   HR21 = HR20 - ATSC<br><br>Everthing that the is going to be available on the HR20 will be available on the HR21... and vice versa... (after normal "time periods between software releases")<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Earl Bonovich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 18th 2007 5:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[The biggest problem we have with our new HR21 700 (our hr20 700 died and they only replace it with the hr21 now in our area) is that neither the 720 or 1080 modes of output function. Also, the hdmi output is not active. Some tech support folks have acknowledged the problems others are claiming they know nothing about it. They have no idea when there will be a resolution so our shinny new hd21 700 should be labeled a sd21 700.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[scot fordyce]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 25th 2007 1:34AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I had this unit installed on Wednesday and the HDMI and 1080I work just fine, I just need to know if I can connect it to a wireless network thru the ethernet connection.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatkook]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 26th 2007 7:43PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I got hooked up monday and hdmi output is fine.  It came with hdmi cable. I had a cable dvr (motorola) that was more user friendly, but I like some of the hr21 features more, some less.  I was told by the phone salesman that he can download his movies onto his computer via the usb, but the papers say that usb output isn't active yet.  I guess I'll find out later.  Wish the hr21 had atsc tuner so I can get local in hd, but I just switch my tv mode to tv and view local hd with rabbit ears and no dvr capability.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[r_horsch]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 14th 2007 8:35PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I called DirecTV about an issue i was having with my service that finally got resolved.  After talking about services on DTV, he mentioned the Video On-demand service would be activated on/or around February 28th 2008 on the HR21-700 first then other HD receivers then all Standard def receivers.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mr_dough]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 21st 2007 6:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have the HR20-100 and currently get the Video On-Demand on the box.  You must plug the box into your network. Have not seen any HD on the VOD yet.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[listo2k]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 25th 2007 10:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[Thanks for the heads up regarding VOD on the HR21-700 on or about 28-Feb-08.  My HR21-700 confirmed internet access via powerline hook ups.  Looking forward to it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venger]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 6th 2008 7:35PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've had an HR21 for over a month, and it hasn't been pretty.  With HD Tivo I got a nice HD picture, and with over the air signals I got an incredible picture.  Now, with only the satellites and mpeg4, I get a mediocre (at best) HD picture.  Very disappointed.  Has anyone else had a similar experience?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter in LA]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 6th 2007 8:16PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[The DTV guy is here right now upgrading me from the HR10-250 and I just learned the hard way that there is no OTA tuner on the HR21.  So long 4 PBS channels and the 24 hour local weather station... oh well.  I hope the HD quality is okay.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[atomic95]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 21st 2007 12:06PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I had the hr-21 installed yesterday.  How do you go from one tuner to the other.  With the HR10-250 it was simple. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[js237]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 25th 2007 10:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on DBSTalks take a first look at the DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR]]></title><link>http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/dbstalks-take-a-first-look-at-the-directv-hr21-700-hd-dvr/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've had the HR21-700 for 3 days now, and it's been nothing but trouble.  I've been having the Tuner 1 issue: tuner 1 goes out and won't come back until I do a few resets and then do some signal testing and transponder switching.  Other times I'll get the guide downloading note in perpetuity.  It may or may not go away after a reset.<br><br>Last night I switched the cable leads going into the box.  I moved the lead, after the BBCs, from tuner 1 to tuner 2, and so forth.  Wanted to see if it was the cable run.  Yet, since then, I haven't had a problem.  Go figure.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[atomic95]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 24th 2007 10:47AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>