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.
