directv

[spidergoolash]

does anybody have this service and like it? any problems? i was thinking of getting digital cable which is only around $10 more per month than i'm paying now, but then i happened to walk into the directv display at blockbuster yesterday and now i'm a bit confused. it seems that for around $45/mo. you get a billion channels w/dtv, but there's got to be a catch somewhere ...

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"only a white man would build a fire for everyone to see."

 

[Goshzilla]

I've had directTV for about 6 six years and I like it a lot.

Reasons to get it:

-Cheaper or comparable price
-You own everything, so if you discontinue the service and join later, it's only one phone call to get you back up in under 5 minutes.
-Clear digital signal, and the ability to run an s-video cable or composite cable to your TV/VCR instead of coax.
-Same channels as "digital cable" plus a lot of bonuses.
-Ability to choose packages (HBO/Cinemax, Showtime/TMC, Stars)

Downsides:

-If you have heavy rain (like really heavy) you may loose a signal.
-You have to buy all the basic channels before you can get premium ones. It used to be on a different lineup where you could just buy HBO or something, but it's changed.

I did change to local cable to get a discount on my cable net connection, but I ended up paying $10 more a month for half/quarter the channels.

Hope that helps your decision. FYI, I pay $30/month for basic which has channels like comedy/MTV/MTV2/MUCHmusic(they actually play music, how novel)/the discovery channels/TechTV/and some other stuff I never watch but may interest you.




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--Dann

 

[Goshzilla]

Oh yeah, it's like $15/month in addition to the $30 for each package (HBO&Cinemax or Showtime&TMC or Starz)

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--Dann

 

[spidergoolash]

goshzilla> thanks for your comments. i appreciate them

okay, i've been investigating this further: you must pay an additional $5.99/mo. just to receive your local channel lineup and $4.99/mo. for a second tv to get the same stuff on it as the main tv.

for what i want though, it'll still only end up running me about $60-$70/mo. i'm paying $40 now for crappy cable and that doesn't even include one hbo channel

radio shack is running a good deal now. after the rebate, the installation is free, so i may go w/them.

the only other question i had was about service in the future. what if the equipment breaks? w/cable, they don't charge for service calls or to replace equipment, but i'm not sure about satellite tv. would you happen to know anything about that?

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[Alien]

Unless you've heavily into additional sports programming, be sure to cover your bases and fully explore all plans that Dish Network has to offer.

I highly recommend them, as both Lysi and I have first hand experience with them.
http://www.dishnetwork.com

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"I'd like an order of fries, a quarter pounder with cheese, I love the light in your eyes, would you go out with me please? I am in love with a McDonald's Girl, she has a smile of innocence so tender and warm, she is an angel in a polyester uniform."

 

[spidergoolash]

why thank you for the info. awien. i'll be sure to check this site out as well. i'd like to get hubby all wired up w/this service and possibly a new dvd player for his birthday this march

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"only a white man would build a fire for everyone to see."

 

[Alien]

Oh, the lucky man!

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"I'd like an order of fries, a quarter pounder with cheese, I love the light in your eyes, would you go out with me please? I am in love with a McDonald's Girl, she has a smile of innocence so tender and warm, she is an angel in a polyester uniform."

 

[Goshzilla]

I'm not sure about repair costs and the like, but I haven't have one problem in the six years I've had it. Luck of the draw I guess.

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--Dann