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Dish vs Directv
Need some help.
Which is the better value for HD channels with Hockey (ie VS) and local HD channels.
I've been a Directv subscriber since '98, mainly for Center Ice. I just got a HDTV and want to upgrade to HD (with a DVR). It seems that Directv boxes you in with their choices. To get VS in HD, you need the Total-Choice-Plus for $72.99, which seems a little much. Plus, I don't see local channels in HD.
It seems DISH might have an advantage with their Turbo-HD, but I don't know much about it.
Anyone have any thoughts on the comparison? What do you all have?
Thanks---
Which is the better value for HD channels with Hockey (ie VS) and local HD channels.
I've been a Directv subscriber since '98, mainly for Center Ice. I just got a HDTV and want to upgrade to HD (with a DVR). It seems that Directv boxes you in with their choices. To get VS in HD, you need the Total-Choice-Plus for $72.99, which seems a little much. Plus, I don't see local channels in HD.
It seems DISH might have an advantage with their Turbo-HD, but I don't know much about it.
Anyone have any thoughts on the comparison? What do you all have?
Thanks---
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I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
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sounds like a rough life. i'm sorry george bush has made things so difficult for you.OS wrote:I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
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I got Dish a month or so ago and love it. 150 HD channels (compressed, I know) and the DVR is sweet. I can't believe I stuck with Charter so long.northwest dave wrote:Need some help.
Which is the better value for HD channels with Hockey (ie VS) and local HD channels.
I've been a Directv subscriber since '98, mainly for Center Ice. I just got a HDTV and want to upgrade to HD (with a DVR). It seems that Directv boxes you in with their choices. To get VS in HD, you need the Total-Choice-Plus for $72.99, which seems a little much. Plus, I don't see local channels in HD.
It seems DISH might have an advantage with their Turbo-HD, but I don't know much about it.
Anyone have any thoughts on the comparison? What do you all have?
Thanks---
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When exactly did I say things were rough for me because of George Bush?goon attack wrote:sounds like a rough life. i'm sorry george bush has made things so difficult for you.OS wrote:I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
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Did I misdiagnose your Bush Derangement Syndrome?
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I got directv last month, but didn't spring for the HD box or the monthly HD access.. I may do that next year (my package is 35 though plus center ice at 39/month for 4 months). I don't think not getting HD on local channels is a big deal if that is true. Least on my tv i just grab the TV remote and hit channel up and i'm watching local channels in HD.
In fact last week me and my roommate were watching the VP debate and I suddenly realized I was watching it on satellite instead of in HD so I hit channel up without my roommate noticing and she flips out and yells "holy crap! he just got a lot older!".. It was amusing.
In fact last week me and my roommate were watching the VP debate and I suddenly realized I was watching it on satellite instead of in HD so I hit channel up without my roommate noticing and she flips out and yells "holy crap! he just got a lot older!".. It was amusing.
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goon attack wrote:sounds like a rough life. i'm sorry george bush has made things so difficult for you.OS wrote:I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
Another lame-ass comment by the fluttering vagina known as Goon Attack.
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Personal attacks are not allowed here.Philo wrote:goon attack wrote:sounds like a rough life. i'm sorry george bush has made things so difficult for you.OS wrote:I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
Another lame-ass comment by the fluttering vagina known as Goon Attack.
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Mellanby_equals_grit wrote:I got directv last month, but didn't spring for the HD box or the monthly HD access.. I may do that next year (my package is 35 though plus center ice at 39/month for 4 months). I don't think not getting HD on local channels is a big deal if that is true. Least on my tv i just grab the TV remote and hit channel up and i'm watching local channels in HD.
In fact last week me and my roommate were watching the VP debate and I suddenly realized I was watching it on satellite instead of in HD so I hit channel up without my roommate noticing and she flips out and yells "holy crap! he just got a lot older!".. It was amusing.
"A LOT older"?? Jesus.... that would put him up with Moses or Noah.
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I've had both and HANDS DOWN, DirecTV is better.
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You realize I was talking about Joe Biden not John Mccain right?barnburner wrote:Mellanby_equals_grit wrote:I got directv last month, but didn't spring for the HD box or the monthly HD access.. I may do that next year (my package is 35 though plus center ice at 39/month for 4 months). I don't think not getting HD on local channels is a big deal if that is true. Least on my tv i just grab the TV remote and hit channel up and i'm watching local channels in HD.
In fact last week me and my roommate were watching the VP debate and I suddenly realized I was watching it on satellite instead of in HD so I hit channel up without my roommate noticing and she flips out and yells "holy crap! he just got a lot older!".. It was amusing.
"A LOT older"?? Jesus.... that would put him up with Moses or Noah.
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I still have rabbit ears and I thought I was pretty pimpin. Screw all you guys.
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I'm going to let is slide because you aren't supposed to be talking politics outside of the political forum anyway.goon attack wrote:Personal attacks are not allowed here.Philo wrote:goon attack wrote:sounds like a rough life. i'm sorry george bush has made things so difficult for you.OS wrote:I might be different in your market, but I get the St. Louis locals in HD through DirecTV. I'm paying the 72 per month mostly because I'm lazy and dont want to learn new channels.
Another lame-ass comment by the fluttering vagina known as Goon Attack.
Quit dragging that crap into other forums.
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naturally.cprice12 wrote: I'm going to let is slide
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Are the games via center ice in HD?
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Quit bringing politics into other forums, and maybe I'll listen to your side.goon attack wrote:naturally.cprice12 wrote: I'm going to let is slide
Until then, you're just asking to get attacked.
It's not rocket surgery there mensa.
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Okay, so let me get this straight....personal attacks are okay if somebody brings up anything off topic in a forum, or just politics in a forum other than the politics forum?
You should be a lawyer.
Furthermore, I see why you like Obama so much. You're as much as a shyster as he is.
You should be a lawyer.
Furthermore, I see why you like Obama so much. You're as much as a shyster as he is.
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goon attack wrote:Okay, so let me get this straight....personal attacks are okay if somebody brings up anything off topic in a forum, or just politics in a forum other than the politics forum?
You should be a lawyer.
Furthermore, I see why you like Obama so much. You're as much as a shyster as he is.
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When I upgraded to HD last February it turned out that DirecTV was better for me, NHL Network, VS in HD as well as the kids channels I need for my boys. Also, Dish doesn't have Sunday Ticket.