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DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO)

DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO)

8 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO). The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

40% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

DirecTV HR21 Satellite Receiver and HD DVR Reviewed

DirecTV's primary HD DVR features a 320GB hard drive and gives you the ability to record two shows at once or watch one show while recording another. Some VOD programming is available. This interface is not quite as intuitive as the TiVo interface and...

While the user interface is solid, it's not quite as intuitive as theTiVo interface, nor does DirecTV offer as many enhanced services asTiVo ; The internal scaler does only an average job upconverting 480i signals ; Even though you must purchase the...

The HR21 is a worthy HD DVR that offers excellent picture quality,reliable performance, and a nice range of setup options. DirecTV HDsubscribers who wish to add DVR functionality should be generallypleased with the experience. However, it's worth...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Jerry Del Colliano (hometheaterreview.com)

DirecTV HR21 Pro Satellite Receiver and HD DVR Reviewed

After being announced (or at least leaked accidentally on purpose) at the CEDIA 2007 tradeshow last September, the DirecTV HR21 Pro is now available deep into 2008. Priced at $599, this is the top of the line HD DVR for......

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

DirecTV HR21-700 (Plus HD DVR) Review and Prices

Thanks to the DirecTV HR21-700's combination of high-definition (HD) programming and digital video recording (DVR), it's a handy satellite receiver, especially for people who don't necessarily have room in the TV cabinet for more than one piece of...

Good mixture of DVR and HD features, on-screen guide carries 14 days, good mixture of DVR and HD features, can record two shows while watching a third recording

No over-the-air antenna connection, price is a little high (although new customers often receive a price break), no picture-in-picture capabilities

Dec, 2007

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