Technically correct but all you have to do is request a specific model from the installer, like the OP did.

Seems pretty standard. Any installer I've had always has a set way to do things and get it done in the quickest manner possible. If you want something different than what they set out to do you have to tell them at least a few times for them to understand or acknowledge what you want done. For...

+ 65.99 base monthly service Choice Xtra+ DVR + 5.00 2nd receiver monthly fee - 10.00 AAA monthly discount (24 months) - 21.00 D* monthly discount (12 months) = 39.99 for months #1-12 60.99 for months #13-24 70.99 for months #25+ plus tax of course. This is what I was quoted so hopefully...

OP, - The AAA discount is already shown on my first bill. Installation was done yesterday. - The $21/month (for 12 months) discount is not showing up yet even though I applied online for the rebate prior to installation. They say 6-8 weeks for it to take effect. The issue with your extra...

Yes you have to leave the receiver on. I wasn't considering that a problem because as you said you had to do the same thing with the cable box. Yes I'm using the IR cable. It works just fine but I've heard using the USB->Serial connection is faster, so I'm going to try that. Right now with the...

UPDATE: marcschibig, HDinCincy, you guys were wrong I'm happy to say. I now have my new D12 D* receiver hooked up to my standalone Tivo and I'm using the Tivo Desktop program to transfer new recordings to my PC. Then I can burn them or whatever I want. Next task is to get the Tivo and D12...

ok that's what I figured. Installer (not the same guy that came out earlier this week to survey) just got here and they now say they don't have to use a non-pen sled mount! Sweet. No install fee. That means they get a nice tip too. :) And they brought me a R22-200 and a D12-100, perfect so...

From what I read in this thread it doesn't appear Option 2 will work. To use the standalone Tivo with D* I can't have a D* DVR (R22), it has to be a standard receiver. Is the current standard D* receiver a D12?

What do you mean by "Tivo will be dead without cable"? Here is what I'm thinking now after researching a bit. I want to try using the D* receiver along with my Series2 Tivo (Toshiba RS-TX20). I believe I would need to use the IR control to allow the Tivo to control the D* receiver to change...

Thanks BigDawg. I considered the HDTV option but I don't plan on buying a new TV for 2 years and I assumed it would cost more to get the HDTV equipment & plan now when I won't be using it for a "long" time. Not being able to transfer from the DVR to PC is a huge issue for me as it is a great...

Isn't it possible though to get a R22 but not get SWM?

I received my confirmation email about 4 hours after ordering. I'm unable to login but I'm going to give it 24 hours before trying again. What happened was I ordered D* earlier this week, registered online, then just today cancelled that order and ordered again (to get a discount) and I used...

Great forum, glad I registered. Found out about the AAA discount and placed order for D* today. Couple questions I have been able to get answered or understand, any help appreciated. Notes: I'm located in Palm Beach County, Florida. I do not have HDTV. 1) I ordered D* Choice Xtra+DVR package...

Is this AAA $10/month discount you guys are talking about on top of the current discounted rates advertised on directv.com? For example, Choice Xtra+DVR is $44.99 for the first 12 months then jumps to $65.99 after that. So with the AAA discount, you guys are getting that package for $34.99...