Directv/ Genie-switching to new system-impact on RVing.
So I am converting my front TV in the motorhome to an HD set. Have an HD set outside and usually set up a Slimline to watch that and/or to inside SD sat box when the rooftop doesn't get a signal which is often.
I have a HD DVR for the outside TV and was thinking of adding an HD sat box inside for the new HD tv.
So I call Directv to get a simple HD sat box for the new front tv(free with a two year recommit) and they offer me all new Genie system with 2-3 new Genie compatible boxes for the house, which I don't really need.
We only watch tv in the living room, leaving the other two activated boxes in the RV as we use it 1-2 x a month, more during football season. Kind of a pain to keep moving boxes in and out.
God forbid you forget to take them. Which has happened.
The Genie is tempting as its one cable going in instead of three wires now, plus with two Genie slave boxes, no cables to the outside AND rear tv, which I usually ignore. Plus 1TB HDD, record five shows at once, etc/.
But it means carrying the Genie HD DVR, power inserter, extra boxes in and out when we leave. Which is often. Ain't paying $5/mo for five boxes.
Plus I have to buy a new SWM dish for the RV.
Or I could just keep the existing set up and get a new, non Genie, non SWM, HD sat box. Free with a two year.
Plus I have the extra service plan.
Decisions, decisions.
What am I missing??
What would you do?
I have a HD DVR for the outside TV and was thinking of adding an HD sat box inside for the new HD tv.
So I call Directv to get a simple HD sat box for the new front tv(free with a two year recommit) and they offer me all new Genie system with 2-3 new Genie compatible boxes for the house, which I don't really need.
We only watch tv in the living room, leaving the other two activated boxes in the RV as we use it 1-2 x a month, more during football season. Kind of a pain to keep moving boxes in and out.
God forbid you forget to take them. Which has happened.
The Genie is tempting as its one cable going in instead of three wires now, plus with two Genie slave boxes, no cables to the outside AND rear tv, which I usually ignore. Plus 1TB HDD, record five shows at once, etc/.
But it means carrying the Genie HD DVR, power inserter, extra boxes in and out when we leave. Which is often. Ain't paying $5/mo for five boxes.
Plus I have to buy a new SWM dish for the RV.
Or I could just keep the existing set up and get a new, non Genie, non SWM, HD sat box. Free with a two year.
Plus I have the extra service plan.
Decisions, decisions.
What am I missing??
What would you do?
