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Experts 64% 3 Reviews
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The editors liked
Receives and records new MPEG-4 AVC programming
including local and other HD channels not available on older receivers
can record two HD shows simultaneously while playing back a third
can record two over-the-air HD programs simultaneously
excellen...
Very good recorded-image quality. Dual HD tuners. Easy one-touch recording.
Excellent interface
HDMI output
one-touch recording
can record two HD shows while playing back a third
frequent software updates
The editors didn't like
Operational bugs include occasional dropped video and audio
crashes
and missed recordings
lacks true 30-second skip function
no picture-in-picture
generally lighter selection of local HD sports channels than cable
Excellent interface, HDMI output, one-touch recording, can record two HD shows while playing back a third, frequent software updates
No aspect ratio control in HD, some operational bugs
The DirecTV HR20, popularly known as the Plus HD DVR, is an updated version of DirecTVs first HD DVR. While it retains a lot of the originals design, the HR20 features DirecTVs own menu system and electronic program guide, replacing the previous mo...
Very good recorded-image quality. Dual HD tuners. Easy one-touch recording.
Dropped recordings. Slow remote response. No PIP.
The DirecTV Plus DVR HR20 is a feature-rich high-definition DVR with lots of A/V connections, a sizable hard drive, and handy one-touch recording capabilities. Recorded program quality is awesome, but dropped recordings and other flaws detract from an ...
Published: 2006-10-03, Author: David Katzmaier , cnet.com
Receives and records new MPEG-4 AVC programming, including local and other HD channels not available on older receivers; can record two HD shows simultaneously while playing back a third; can record two over-the-air HD programs simultaneously; excellen...
Operational bugs include occasional dropped video and audio, crashes, and missed recordings; lacks true 30-second skip function; no picture-in-picture; generally lighter selection of local HD sports channels than cable; no aspect-ratio control with HD ...
The DirecTV HR20 is easy to use and offers plenty of features, but its operational bugs make use more of a headache than with other DVRs.
