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Originally Posted by wookster
So question...one of my PVR's blew up, its older so off warranty so that leaves me with 1 PVR and 2 older receivers that are not HD. I want to update and have a total of three TV's in the house on HD with expansion to a 4th once I finish my basement. Am I better off going to Gateway or just getting a couple of HD boxes? The shaw guy on the phone said that I could trade my current PVR in for one of the gateway satellite boxes...Seems a bit expensive still even with that deal so Im wondering if its worth it?
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It probably depends on what you want to do with it. If you want to be able to watch shows you recorded on any TV then Gateway would be a good choice.
Another option would be if you mostly only use 2 of the 3 TV's you could get a Gateway and 2 portals, put those on your main TV's and then use HD receivers on TV 3 (and 4 when you have it). I don't believe the portals are very expensive in relation to non-PVR HD boxes, so that option might be a similar cost to going all Gateway.
I really like the Gateway, I can record more shows since the Gateway has more tuners than a regular HD box and I can watch my recorded show on any TV.
If the cost is scary you could always do their easy pay.
It's not much more expensive than getting HD on every TV depending on the credit they give you for your HD PVR.
Gateway and portal $498, portal you buy $178, plus your free portal from your trade in and you would be set for your 3 TV's for $676. Buy 2 more HD boxes and keep your PVR you will be looking at $356. If that $320 is worth it to you to have your recordings viewable on every TV and having more tuners available to you then go for it.