HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[caseyd]

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I have Voom myself.. lol zoom, but mainly because of the benefits of getting more HD channels with no contract and no upfront cost.

I'd say it all depends on what you want. I had both Dish and direct, and I just loved Direct better. Their service and all, the channels are a bit better although they are similar. If you can get the better deal for the tivo from Dish if you want it, go for it. You pay for Directv's service, I'd say talk to them first, tell them what Dish is offering and see what they'll do. Sometimes they work with you to get you as a customer. I dont think their commitment is 2yrs either ,but check to make sure. You'll be doing yourself a favor.

Zoom...LOL See, I can't even remember their name.

I'm leaning more and more toward Directv, especially if they will waive that protection plan fee for signing a 2 year or something. Tivo looks really cool. I think you do buy the box, and from what I've read, you can actually change out the hard drive pretty easily to get more recording time, if that's an issue. I also like that "Season Pass" feature where you can tell Tivo to record every show for the season and it will skip reruns. I occasionally forget to tape Smallville on our VCR, so this is really nice.

[caseyd]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

I have Voom myself.. lol zoom, but mainly because of the benefits of getting more HD channels with no contract and no upfront cost.

I'd say it all depends on what you want. I had both Dish and direct, and I just loved Direct better. Their service and all, the channels are a bit better although they are similar. If you can get the better deal for the tivo from Dish if you want it, go for it. You pay for Directv's service, I'd say talk to them first, tell them what Dish is offering and see what they'll do. Sometimes they work with you to get you as a customer. I dont think their commitment is 2yrs either ,but check to make sure. You'll be doing yourself a favor.

Zoom...LOL See, I can't even remember their name.

I'm leaning more and more toward Directv, especially if they will waive that protection plan fee for signing a 2 year or something. Tivo looks really cool. I think you do buy the box, and from what I've read, you can actually change out the hard drive pretty easily to get more recording time, if that's an issue. I also like that "Season Pass" feature where you can tell Tivo to record every show for the season and it will skip reruns. I occasionally forget to tape Smallville on our VCR, so this is really nice.

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If I ever switch I'm going back to Directv

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If I ever switch I'm going back to Directv

[Heelfan71]

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The biggest advantage DTV has over Dish Network is the NFL Sunday Ticket. I think DIsh Network is cheaper to start up service though (not positive).

[Heelfan71]

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The biggest advantage DTV has over Dish Network is the NFL Sunday Ticket. I think DIsh Network is cheaper to start up service though (not positive).

[caseyd]

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The biggest advantage DTV has over Dish Network is the NFL Sunday Ticket. I think DIsh Network is cheaper to start up service though (not positive).

I keep reading that Dish has a lot more video artifcating than DtTV. Best Buy has a real nice deal today. Unfortunately, I live about 75 miles away from where they'll install.

[caseyd]

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The biggest advantage DTV has over Dish Network is the NFL Sunday Ticket. I think DIsh Network is cheaper to start up service though (not positive).

I keep reading that Dish has a lot more video artifcating than DtTV. Best Buy has a real nice deal today. Unfortunately, I live about 75 miles away from where they'll install.

[Heelfan71]

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I keep reading that Dish has a lot more video artifcating than DtTV. Best Buy has a real nice deal today. Unfortunately, I live about 75 miles away from where they'll install.

you must live in the Boonies ! Hooking one up your self is not that hard. Digital Cable available in your area??

[Heelfan71]

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I keep reading that Dish has a lot more video artifcating than DtTV. Best Buy has a real nice deal today. Unfortunately, I live about 75 miles away from where they'll install.

you must live in the Boonies ! Hooking one up your self is not that hard. Digital Cable available in your area??

[caseyd]

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you must live in the Boonies ! Hooking one up your self is not that hard. Digital Cable available in your area??

Nope. No digital cable. We're about mile and a half out on a dirt road and the cable company said they have no plans to come out there (even though there are a lot of houses in our area). Thought about the self hookup, but I'm not sure. I called Directv and tried to get them to waive the protection plan $7.99/month fee if I signed an agreement, but they won't. I have to get that plan. There's a lot of wind and lightning where I live and I'd rather not take any chances. Dish gives you the protection plan each month if you sign a two year agreement.

[caseyd]

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you must live in the Boonies ! Hooking one up your self is not that hard. Digital Cable available in your area??

Nope. No digital cable. We're about mile and a half out on a dirt road and the cable company said they have no plans to come out there (even though there are a lot of houses in our area). Thought about the self hookup, but I'm not sure. I called Directv and tried to get them to waive the protection plan $7.99/month fee if I signed an agreement, but they won't. I have to get that plan. There's a lot of wind and lightning where I live and I'd rather not take any chances. Dish gives you the protection plan each month if you sign a two year agreement.

[Heelfan71]

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Nope. No digital cable. We're about mile and a half out on a dirt road and the cable company said they have no plans to come out there (even though there are a lot of houses in our area). Thought about the self hookup, but I'm not sure. I called Directv and tried to get them to waive the protection plan $7.99/month fee if I signed an agreement, but they won't. I have to get that plan. There's a lot of wind and lightning where I live and I'd rather not take any chances. Dish gives you the protection plan each month if you sign a two year agreement.

Sounds like Dish would be a better deal for you then. I have heard that Dish and DTV are identical except for a few channel differences between the two.

[Heelfan71]

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Nope. No digital cable. We're about mile and a half out on a dirt road and the cable company said they have no plans to come out there (even though there are a lot of houses in our area). Thought about the self hookup, but I'm not sure. I called Directv and tried to get them to waive the protection plan $7.99/month fee if I signed an agreement, but they won't. I have to get that plan. There's a lot of wind and lightning where I live and I'd rather not take any chances. Dish gives you the protection plan each month if you sign a two year agreement.

Sounds like Dish would be a better deal for you then. I have heard that Dish and DTV are identical except for a few channel differences between the two.

[caseyd]

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Sounds like Dish would be a better deal for you then. I have heard that Dish and DTV are identical except for a few channel differences between the two.

I just went to a local dealer today, and I'm about to sign up for a pretty nice deal. I'll be getting a dual tuner DVR and a dual tuner stand receiver so that I'll have DVR capabilities in 2 rooms and standard receiver in two. That with the 180 channel package is going to be just slightly over $60 a month. The DVR is 100 hours of recording as opposed to 35 for DTV. The Tivo functions are nice but not necessary to me. Also, Dish gives the Encore movie channels and TMC where DTV doesn't. Just seems like a better deal for my viewing tastes.

It's being put in Friday afternoon. My new TV is being put in Friday morning. It's a good day.