Ok, just looking for SOME sort of explanation. I have gone as far as replacing the hard drive in my HR34 and that really didn't help the problem (a good bet though is was). There are indications that the HR44 does not have the problem, but some reports indicate the opposite. Really don't want to spend $300 to find out either...
Jeez, I hate stuff that does not work for no good reason.
What I have to laugh at is DirecTV's closed-mouth attitude about the whole thing.