at this point, I would just wait until the new hd dvr comes out on directv. you will be able to get locals thru the dish and unlike the hd directivo, I am betting it won't cost money. I have read directv is going to lease their equipment just like dish network. why buy a hd directivo that costs a fair amount and won't get updates?

personally I am going to hate direct's new dvr because I am used to tivo but what are you going to do.

I could go to cable later down the line but it is more expensive, mainly because I have two dvr's and they charge a monthly fee for each.