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what is the differences or advantages of HR 44 and HR 54 genie models
Currently runniing HR44 genie HDMI connection with a Samsung UN55JU670DFXZA and HR24 with a Panasonic TV, DVD and Roku setup. I am due for a Free 2 year equipment upgrade.
What would be advantage or disadvantage of asking to upgrade from HR44 genie to HR54?
I have decided not to upgrade to the Genie-2 and lose the advantages of separate DVR's for different TVs.
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Juniper
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5 years ago
First of all, good choice avoiding the Genie-2 (HS17). Dedicated DVRs are the better way to go then Clients.
HR34, HR44, HR54 are all "Genie". They are considered like for like, so not an upgrade. If you were to do a warranty replacement, you would get an HR44 or HR54 depending on stock.
The only benefit of the HR54 over the HR44 is supporting the 4K Client (C61K). Though 4K itself would be an actual upgrade in the system, you would lose the dedicated DVR.
A Genie (HR44 or HR54) and a HR24 is the best and most reliable setup for 2 TVs at this time. So nothing to upgrade for now.
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Scooter123
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2 years ago
I have 4 DVRs from direct TV and they need to be upgraded, what would you suggest?
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Juniper
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2 years ago
@Scooter123
What are the models of each DVR you have? Why do you think they "need" to be upgraded, what's going on?
(might consider starting a new thread as this one is from 2020).
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Scooter123
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2 years ago
My boxes were installed in 2009 and they sometime won't turn on if they do turn on sometimes I don't get a signal from them. I had a direct tv person come down and said these boxes are old and that they won't service them. So I have the service plan, not sure if I like the new setup with the Genie and other boxes are client. Ask them if they still offer the direct box for each TV and I was told no.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
What are the models of those boxes from 2009? A warranty replacement may be better instead of wasting an upgrade.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
@Scooter123
In addition to the exact model numbers, what do you mean they will not turn on? Are they giving you an error message, blank screen, or not powering on in the first place?
Just want to make sure you get the options that work best for you.
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