Just an update to some previous blog posts – both the new DIRECTV Genie Server HR44 and the DIRECTV Genie Client C41 are in stock and shipping.
These are nicer, faster, smaller than their predecessors and both come with the two-way RF remote, the DIRECTV RC71.
Just a quick note – the update to the C31 Genie client, the C41, will begin shipping next week.
See our main DIRECTV C41 Genie client page for ordering information. We are taking pre-orders now.
The main different between the C31 and C41 is that the C41 comes with the new DIRECTV RF Remote RC71.
Earlier this week we also started shipping the DIRECTV HR44 Genie Server.
We’re happy to report that DIRECTV Genie HR44, the newest version of the Genie, is now in stock and shipping. The HR44 is the successor to the HR34. It is smaller and faster than the HR44 and has wifi built-in. With built-in wifi, the new Genie will connect to a wireless router without the need for a DECA Router Package. The base price for the new Genie is $299.99, with free shipping. In addition, weaKnees offers the Genie with a 2TB or 3TB internal drive, as well as with a 3TB backup RAID.
For those who already have a Genie, please remember that DIRECTV permits only one Genie per account.
Until 6/15/13, as a thanks to those who read our blog and have subscribed to our email newsletter, we are offering discounts on upgraded versions of the HR44 Genie:
Use Source Code GENIE2TB and get $50 off the price of a 2TB Genie.
Use Source Code GENIE3TB and get $100 off the price of a 3TB Genie.
Use Source Code GENIERAID and get $150 off the price of a Genie with external 3TB RAID.
No retroactive discounts will be applied.
For more information and HR44 specifications, please see our page dedicated to the HR44 Genie from DIRECTV.
We expect to have stock tomorrow of the DIRECTV GenieGO!
The GenieGO is a great device that attaches to your network and allows you to stream and even copy shows from your related DVRs to your phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop computer. This totally frees you from needing to be in front of your DIRECTV DVR to watch channels – even premium channels!
We’re taking pre-orders now and we expect them to ship tomorrow.
Order here: DIRECTV GenieGO
If you are a TiVo fan with an iOS device, we’ve got a deal for you! For a limited time, you can purchase any Premiere TiVo DVR and get $80 off a TiVo Stream. The only catch? You have to purchase the Premiere and Stream at the same time…we can’t apply the discount to prior purchases. (Sorry!) To order a bundle, see our TiVo Premiere order page.
The TiVo Stream is compatible with the entire line of TiVo Premiere DVRs: The Premiere, Premiere XL, Premiere 4, Premiere XL4, and Premiere Elite.
The TiVo Stream allows you to stream and even copy shows that you’ve recorded onto your TiVo on an iOS device!
Each TiVo Stream only has two ports: Ethernet (for your network) and power. Plug it in, and it’s ready to go! To stream from a compatible DVR, it must be connected to the network with Ethernet or MoCA. Wifi from the TiVo to the network is not supported. Of course, Wifi is supported from the network to the iOS device.