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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
"Great idea but faulty hardware or software."
Pros: The capability of the unit is very good. Reception is excellent Features are very good.
Cons: The unit randomly locks up and reboots. Sometimes it requires removing the power from the unit to reboot it. This happens during simple viewing, recording, and watching a recording. I have called the company at least 8 times. No customer service.
Summary: This is a great product but unfortunately is ... read more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"Great replacement for my VCR."
Pros: Easy set up. Only took about a few minutes and I was recording. Upgradable hard drive. Uses PSIP for program guide. DON'T NEED TVGOS. Dual tuners. Record two things at the same time.
Cons: Not really a problem for me but I wonder why they didn't make it at least cable ready. Maybe because it's made by Dish Network. That might explain that.
Summary: I needed a DVR that didn't really need the TV... read more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"Great Alternative to Fee Based TV"
Pros: - No monthly fees
- Easy set up
- I get all local channels in digital + HD
- DVR is great
- F207 code running well
- No monthly feesCons: - On screen guide pretty basic and has no video when active
- Some extended information not available in guide which should be the via TVGOSSummary: This unit got a bad wrap from early adopters ... read more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Works great with new F206 Firmware!"
Pros: No subscription. Superb video quality. Dual Tuners. HDTV tuner for older HD tvs that didn't come with an ATSC tuner. Stable with the new firmware. Future Updates. Optical Digital Sound. New firmware allows buffer to be recorded as well.
Cons: It is exactly what the review says it is. It is much more like a fancy VCR than a current DVR. Was extremely buggy at first with F202 firmware. Short warranty and no return policy. No name based recording.
Summary: I preordered my DTVPal DVR because I didn't w... read more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: This thing has been such a nightmare but now with the 206 Firmware it seems stable. And provided it stays that way this DVR is a STEAL!!!
Two tuners-Yay!Cons: It took Dish Network wayyyy too long to make this right and their customer support is more than lacking.
Also the recording is timer based not name based and that is a big bummer.Summary: Still for the money and it looks like it's fi... read more
