How much is a DVR from DIRECTV?

DirecTV is one of the biggest satellite TV companies in the US and provides its customers with a number of DVR choices. A DVR enables the viewer to watch certain television programs at a later time by recording the show as it is aired live. This technology has become something that many television subscribers cannot afford to do without today. But it’s the question that might cross your mind if you are planning to own a DirecTV DVR – how much are they going to cost me? Well let’s examine it in more detail.

The most fundamental type of the DIRECTV DVR that consumers can rent is the DIRECTV Genie HD DVR. This enables you to record two programs simultaneously and has a capacity of 200 hours of High Definition programs. The Genie DVR itself does not have an initial outlay if you subscribe to a new DirecTV package. However, there is a monthly fee for DVR service which is $15 per month. Presently, DIRECTV offers the Genie DVR for as low as dollar1995 per month for leasing only. Therefore, on the average, after signing a two-year contract, you would spend about dollar477 just on the Genie DVR service alone.

If you are interested in a higher level of recording, you can choose the DirecTV Genie Lite DVR. The Genie Lite also allows you to record up to four programs at once and has a storage capacity of 200 hours. The Genie Lite DVR itself is also offered for free of charge at the beginning of a new package subscription. The subscription fee is dollar15 per month. In total, for two years of service you’ll be charged approximately $360 in service fees for leasing the Genie Lite DVR.

Now let’s talk equipment. Although the DVR receiver is often free of charge, you can only get it if you subscribe to the service by paying for a DIRECTV satellite dish as well as an installation kit. In the new package promotion, DIRECTV tends to offer reasonable prices for these equipment costs. But without any current deals, here is what you can expect to pay:But without any current deals, here is what you can expect to pay: DIRECTV satellite dish: dollar59 Installation kit: dollar99 Professional standard installation: dollar99 That cost is an extra one dollar two fifty seven in equipment and installation charges. , however, you can choose to self install your satellite equipment for your DIRECTV and not have to pay that dollar99 installation fee. However, for average users who do not want to experience complicated setup issues, then the professional installation is worth the few dollars charged.

The other cost that might come up is that most promotions on DirecTV come with a two year service contract. If you attempt to cancel DirecTV before this time frame has elapsed, you will be charged an early termination fee. At present, DIRECTV will ask you $10 for the remaining number of months in your contract. Thus, the maximum termination fee is dollar 240 if the service is cancelled after one year of subscription.

Let’s add up cost of some of the expenses incurred in this example, so that we can better understand the total cost implication. If you signed up for a Choice TV package from DirecTV with the basic Genie HD DVR and got standard satellite equipment installed professionally, here's an estimate of your costs:If you signed up for a Choice TV package from DirecTV with the basic Genie HD DVR and got standard satellite equipment installed professionally, here's an estimate of your costs:

Genie HD DVR service: dollar477 within 2 years Satellite dish: dollar59 Installation kit: dollar99 Professional installation: dollar99 Early cancellation fee (if terminated after 12 months): i dollar120 And when added up that comes to dollar 854 on top of your usual DirecTV television package subscription. However, your actual costs will depend on the payment promotions that are available at your time of using it. However, in most situations, leasing a DirecTV HD-DVR receiver will cost you between $15 to $25 on your typical monthly bill.

For those who are heavy TV watchers who record several programs and will require a lot of storage space, then it is advisable to pay a little more in recurring charges to acquire a better DVR, such as the Genie Lite. Still, for most of the customers, basic Genie HD DVR is adequate in terms of recording capability and costs a reasonable monthly price. And taking into account that the Genie HD DVR itself is usually provided free of charge, it is one of the cheapest DIRECTV DVRs for new customers today.