Questions on getting PVRs

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1. What models are PVRs?
2. On a single-tuner PVR, can I record a program while watching another?
3. There are dual-tuner PVRs, right?
4. On a dual-tuner PVR, can I record a program on one television while watching another on the same television? [same as #2 basically]
5. How much are these PVRs?
6. I heard something about $10 p/m rental. What model is this? Dual tuner or single tuner? How will I get it? Will they ship it? etc.
7. MOST IMPORTANT I have a 3200 receiver. if I purchase a PVR for my other TV ... and disconnect Tuner 2 from that one, leaving the dual tuner 3200 working only one TV will it still function when only hooked up to one TV set? Also, will I need any more cables coming from my satellite dish? If so, what ones? Do they come with the receiver? Do I need to go up on the dish? Can I use the second wire for my 3200 for a PVR?

Sorry for stupid questions...
 
Most of the info you are requesting is on bell web site, but seeing how you are a fellow Newfoundlander and Labradorian I will answer them for you.

1. Single tuner 5900(previously 5100/5800)
Dual 5200 (no longer sold)
dual 9200 HD
2. yes if it is a program that was already recorded
3 see 1 above
4 yes
5 5900 $300 9200 $600 for current subs
6 Not sure check bell.ca
7 you will need a simple 3x4 multiswitch (i'm not sure if a 3200 can run on one tunner but you just as well use both seeing as you have it), cheap to get off ebay easy to install. Just run the two lines from your 3200 into the switch, it can provide 3 or 4 feeds.

In the future post pvr questions in the 5x00 receiver thread.:D
 
Bell.ca isn't helpful at all. Most of the information on the site is for new customers. It says for PVR information and pricing for current customers, call 1-888-SKYDISH, so I figured I might as well ask here instead. :p Thanks.
 
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