Product Description

DIRECTVs latest HD DVR receiver, the HR23. Packed with features - the HR23 boast MPEG-4 format compatibility, multiple screen format resolutions, and DIRECTVs popular DIRECtV+ PLUS DVR technology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1103 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: DIRECTV
• Dimensions: 17.00" h x 16.00" w x 21.00" l, 14.00 pounds

Features

• MPEG-4 format compatibility

Customer Reviews

Excellent overall perfromance
The increased storage capacity allows for recording of up to 100 hours of MPEG-4 HD or up to 400 hours of SD programming.

The front panel lights are much more subdued then the previous HR2x's from DirecTV. It's also quieter then previous models.

Its quiet operation and subdued lights even make it friendly for use in the bedroom.

From the most sophisticated home theater to the living room television, the HR23-700 will be a fine addition to the any home.

However, contrary to the description IT DOES NOT HAVE BUILT IN B-BAND CONVERTERS. IT HAS WIDE-BAND TUNERS SO THE BBCs ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.

Lease item ....
I bought the HR 23 Receiver, I thought, as it said shipped and SOLD by Hidef, turns out to be a LEASE, I wish somebody WOULD MAKE THIS CLEAR it their copy... The minute you are a Directv customer this is their property basically, and they want it back or a hefty fee if you cancel your service with them. I found this whole transaction deceptive ... WE NEED FULL DISCLOSURE, TRANSPARENCY PEOPLE ...

AWESOME RECEIVER!!!!
I bought this HD DVR (HR23-700) a few days ago to replace a HR21-200 receiver and I also have a HR21-700. This receiver has twice the HD storage capacity than the H21-700. Works like a charm. I can't wait to put it through it's paces. The picture quality is OUTSTANDING in HD and can receive 1080p Directv programming. My display is a Sony KDS-60A3000. Shipping was very fast and the price is the lowest out there. When I was on the phone with Directv activating the receiver, I asked the agent to check the receiver ID to see if the receiver was in fact "Brand New" or reconditioned/refurbished. The agent assured me it was "NEW". Remember, you are getting a Leased Receiver. Directv reduces the price in half if you lease. The only problem they won't sell you one as "OWNED". That is why they charge a hefty fee if a leased receiver is not returned. If you could buy an "OWNED" receiver it would cost easily twice as much as a leased one. It came with remote, access card and a not to shabby HDMI cable. I was expecting a piece of junk/low quality HDMI cable but the one that came with the receiver was of pretty good quality. The rest of the cables are inferior, in my opinion. Remember, you are only as good as your weakest link. The VOD (Video On Demand) feature is great also. You can even download in HD. Many, many choices but anything recent there is a charge. No Cons, but Directv should look into keeping up with the times by having a DVR that can record 4 different programs and also being able to view your programming in another room from the DVR. I will never go back to cable TV!!!