L light200 SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Aug 31, 2006 93 0 Jul 14, 2014 #1 Can a 211k that I own outright have an external HDD added to it so it becomes a DVR? is it a one time $40? any downsides to this?
Can a 211k that I own outright have an external HDD added to it so it becomes a DVR? is it a one time $40? any downsides to this?
S sodly SatelliteGuys Family Oct 1, 2012 80 7 Las Vegas USA (retired) Jul 14, 2014 #2 Yes --Works super- yes $40.00 1 time purchase
ChadT41 THE BEST THERE HAS EVER BEEN Apr 20, 2014 11,083 4,515 Mesa, Az Jul 14, 2014 #3 Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before.
Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before.
KAB SatelliteGuys Master Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter Sep 20, 2005 22,330 6,332 Fishers, IN Jul 14, 2014 #4 ChadT41 said: Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before. Click to expand... Only because they did not do their homework.
ChadT41 said: Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before. Click to expand... Only because they did not do their homework.
ChadT41 THE BEST THERE HAS EVER BEEN Apr 20, 2014 11,083 4,515 Mesa, Az Jul 14, 2014 #5 You are correct sir. But do you want to have them come back here and start complaining about "why did no one ever tell me this". Public service. Lol.
You are correct sir. But do you want to have them come back here and start complaining about "why did no one ever tell me this". Public service. Lol.
boba SatelliteGuys Master Dec 12, 2003 11,350 1,036 Dorchester, TX. Jul 14, 2014 #6 ChadT41 said: Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before. Click to expand... Chad you are wrong. The hard drive will work on any other 211's that are on your account. It (HDD) will not work on 612/622/722/722k/922 or Hopper DVRs
ChadT41 said: Cannot move it between other dvrs if you have any on the same account though. That's one that a fee people have been burned on before. Click to expand... Chad you are wrong. The hard drive will work on any other 211's that are on your account. It (HDD) will not work on 612/622/722/722k/922 or Hopper DVRs
ChadT41 THE BEST THERE HAS EVER BEEN Apr 20, 2014 11,083 4,515 Mesa, Az Jul 14, 2014 #7 Which is why I said "dvrs" specifically. It will have to reformat going into a DVr.
Corrado SatelliteGuys Pro Apr 2, 2007 2,443 334 Hudson Valley Region, NY Jul 15, 2014 #8 I have been using one for several years and it works great. Another plus is when the EHD is connected, the program guide is extended much longer and with more detail such as first aired date.
I have been using one for several years and it works great. Another plus is when the EHD is connected, the program guide is extended much longer and with more detail such as first aired date.
