Product ReviewsDIRECTV HR24-500 (500GB) DVR

Great Product

I have a number of these HR24 DVR's and I couldn't be happier. They are easy to use, do a great job and never breakdown. Great product, highly recommended.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: terryt8907

Great product in my opinion and will purchase more as I continue to upgrade

Good product as expected from Directv. This was an upgrade to an older Panasonic receiver which was slow and hard to navigate. The newer Directv receivers are easy to run and very user friendly. The only problem is that when I called to activate the receiver the Directv associates didnt really know the correct settings that were required for my installation. This was not a big deal because I do my own installs but to someone not familiar with satellite systems this might pose a problem. A service call would probably be necessary. Overall great product, great picture with ease of use.Read full review...

Don't buy leased receivers unless U R buying them for parts or boat anchors

You damn well better know what you're doing when you buy one of these used receivers.Used to be all you had to do was buy a new access card and you could have a used receiver activated on your account.That is no longer the case and I found it out the hard way.I have bought new access cards for used receivers and had them activated in the past so I ignored the "Call directv and make sure these can be activated on your account" messages and bought FOUR USED RECEIVERS!!!!!They are useless to me and I am out a few hundred bucks.Needless to say I am not a happy fellow right now,since I was trying to save money by buying the used stuff in the first place.Don't let what happened to me happen to you.Your friend,,,"Stupid"Read full review...

Best Thing Since Sliced Bread!!!

Awesome DVR Receiver. Best one I have owned so far. Has the fastest channel changing I have seen to date. This model, the HR24-500 has a built-in cooling fan and 2 audio outputs (Coaxial & Optical). The cooling fan is wisper quiet. I couldn't be happier. Be prepared to enter into a 2 year lease period after purchasing one. If you want one of these then don't order it from Directv. They can't promise you which one you will get. Directv will send you a used refurbished DVR of their choosing.Read full review...

Lease verses purchased

If you purchase a leased unit be aware that it can not be transferred to someone else. Hence even though you purchase it from a price party, it can’t be registered and activated according to my direct tv experience with this formally leased unit .Read full review...

One of the best things directv ever done . But not anymore .

It has caller id and anything you could ask from a receiver . but if you buy one make sure the acess card comes with it if not directv will give you hell .

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: zao.enterprises

Great I never have to worry about missing a show.

This is a good product if you have or planning to have Directv service. I will get this item due to the fact the HD quality is great and it gives you the option to record all of your favorite shows and you never have to worry about missing any of them. Even if you forget to set your DVR before you leave the house you can set it up from your cell phone. This is a good investment.Read full review...

Receiver

The received the digital receiver but that was it, no power connector or any other wires. I should have been more careful when purchasing to ensure power connectors were provided and other appropriate wiring.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: gtoger

Purchased an owned DVR

I have selected an Owned DVR in order to reduce high monthly lease charge.
I have been traveling, have not been able to setup DVR.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: posseidon27

A nice converter

It works well once you get the card from Directv, dealing with them is the only problem