I truly believed after 2 years with D* that I would NEVER switch back to cable. However, with the purchase of a HD TV this year, I simply could not overlook the fact that D* was just waaaay behind:

1. HD PVR costing over $900...you have to be kidding me
2. No local HD for those in non O&O markets - this is unscientific, but I would guestimate that 80% of all HD programming is on the locals. And I have issues about using early twentieth century technology (antennas) for my tv viewing.
3. No Fox HD / No ABC yet
4. Cable is cheaper

Having had cable for 30 days, I can honestly say that I don't miss D* one bit. Will D* catchup? Of course. At that time, I'll be back – but I refuse to fund their R&D efforts in their catchup-process.

Anyone else contemplating the switch, but have "I can never go back to cable" issues....get over, and just do it...