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Monday, October 14th, 2024

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Is there an upgrade or replacement for my HR44/200?

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ACE - Expert

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10 months ago

Not really. Unless you are looking for a TV to try the few 4K channels, the HR44 is practically the top.

However for more tailored info, why are you looking to replace your HR44? Something wrong, looking for a specific feature, or desperate to keep up with latest and "greatest"? Models of other boxes? Are you adding any TVs?

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10 months ago

Thanks for the reply.  I just wanted to know if there was a better one since I’ve had this for many years.

ACE - Expert

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10 months ago

Unless you are wanting 4K, stick with the HR44. If you have any trouble, it is still covered by the lease warranty.

Is that your only box?

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10 months ago

Just a mini Genie

ACE - Expert

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10 months ago

If DirecTV still offered them themselves, or the new owner (as AT&T sold of their remaining shares) returns to dedicated boxes, I would suggest to replace the Mini Genie with an HDDVR. That way you get dedicated tuners and recording space to work within your Genie instead of the all-in-one setup that AT&T pushed them into with the Genie-2 (HS17) that only allows Clients.

Otherwise if tuners and recording space between the two TVs is fine, and you're not looking into 4K, I would keep your setup as it is for now.

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10 months ago

Thanks for the advice!


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