DIRECTV Plus HD DVR HR23

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 131 reviews of DIRECTV Plus HD DVR HR23. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The reliability and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR HR23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of DIRECTV Plus HD DVR HR23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and reliability. The usability and price also get good feedback.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

DirecTV HR23 Satellite Receiver and HD DVR Reviewed

This is the next step up from DirecTV's HR21. It has a larger hard drive which allows for about 100 hours of HD recording and 400 hours of SD recording. No BBC box is required to get the full HD lineup. However, even through you pay to "buy" this DVR,...

The DirecTV's HR23 has a large 500GB hard drive, with the option to add external storage

Even though you must pay up front to "purchase" an HR23, you do not technically own it: DirecTV still charges monthly equipment lease fees, in addition to DVR service charges ; This box does not feature a built-in wireless network connection ; DirecTV...

The HR23 is a worthy HD DVR with a large 500GB hard drive, a fairly intuitive interface, compatibility with DirecTV's new multiroom function, and the ability to send and receive streamed content over a home network. The HR23 has a $199 asking price,...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Decent DVR

Years ago I had DirecTV TiVos and really liked those UIs. DirecTV is not quite as slick as TiVo, but they do have a few UI features TiVo did not have (when I last used a TiVo).

Been using this for over 1 year. My other DVR (HR22) seems sluggish at times. Over the past few years it appears DirecTV has been adding software overhead and causing the HR22 to slow down? The HR23 doesn't seem to have as much problem with performance.

Aug, 2012

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DirectTV - Criminals

All though DirectTV service is in my opinion better than cable. Their polocies, and customer service really lag behind.

Performs a little better than ther hr22's, and the larger hard drive is a plus. It is their best reciever yet. However HR24 is coming soon, and from what I understand has a much faster CPU, and completely banishes the poor performance experienced in...

In order to activate DirectTV obligated me to another 2 years of service. I was surprised, and dissapointed by this.

Apr, 2010

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DirectTV - Criminals

All though DirectTV service is in my opinion better than cable. Their polocies, and customer service really lag behind.

In order to activate DirectTV obligated me to another 2 years of service. I was surprised, and dissapointed by this

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

THIS IS A LEASE

LOOKS GOOD, BUT SENT BACK DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS NOT DISCLOSED THAT THIS WAS A LEASE AND NOT A PURCHASE

ONCE YOU CALL AND ACTIVATE THIS, DIRECTV AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDS YOUR CONTRACT 2 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE

Apr, 2010

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THIS IS A LEASE

LOOKS GOOD, BUT SENT BACK DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS NOT DISCLOSED THAT THIS WAS A LEASE AND NOT A PURCHASE

ONCE YOU CALL AND ACTIVATE THIS, DIRECTV AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDS YOUR CONTRACT 2 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE...............................

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great equipment

As a former employee of directv yes the equipment is leased, end of story. If you look on the box it comes in it clearly says "Attention: This receiver is a leased product..." On the access card package it states that by opening it, you agree to the...

Good size hard drive can even add external one. Nice networking capabilities

Yes, sometimes the menu and remote responses move real slow

Apr, 2010

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