Or is voom still kicking? Everytime I bring it up anywhere else people keep saying "Voom is dead". I really want the HDTV channels but I don't know if I should risk it for less channels, and the possibility that voom will be gone. I want to take advantage of the promotion they have, i've also considered just keeping dish and buying voom with 1 receiver for my plasma since thats the only hdtv I have in the house.

no you wont be an idiot for signing up. but youd be treated like a fool to wait for 4 different install appointments which im sure what would happen. just my opinion.

Do you have a paypal address?

I will send you the $1 if you are worried about your installation fees.

no you wont be an idiot for signing up. but youd be treated like a fool to wait for 4 different install appointments which im sure what would happen. just my opinion.You should be treated like a fool and ARE a fool if you waited for 4 different install appointments.

Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice, shame on me.

Fool me four times, I am a dumb@ss. Call and get a new installer perhaps after missed appt 1.

Idiot!!! :D

er uh k.

I don't mean to sound insulting, (I'm just using yout title and please don't take it wrong) but you would be an idiot not to sign up for Voom. Sign up, get at least two Set top boxes, put Dishnetwork on standby (I believe you'll get charged $5.00/month for this). It's only $1.00 plus you'll get free VaVaVoom programming for two months.

21 HD exclusives
Discovery HD
TNTHD
UniversalHD
ESPNHD
Plus any digital local channels you might get

69 SD cable favorites (last time I counted)plus a dozen or so Digital Music Channels.

PILMAN don't pass this by!

I'm scared, someone IM me on aim and confort me it's nation4ceo

I have 5 tv's btw, it's 3 receivers for a dollar yes? Any contract?

no its not the installers, its installs inc. they keep 'messing' up the order. and its not like i wanna wait around for them, i have no choice. my local installer thats suppose to be doing the job keeps calling me and asking if ive heard anything from voom or install inc about the situation. i have been posting whats been goin in another part of the board if youd like to read about it. i think voom is great so far, even though i cant watch it yet lol. and im not mad them, im mad at installs inc for this. tomm is suppose to be my 4th appt, so we'll see.

I had a fantastic install experince. I think it depends where you live and who is used. Nobody can say that your install will be bad or good. If you know someone in your area who has VOOM ask them about it. Also I will double the $1 offer so that you make money on the deal.

You would be a food not to.

nobody in my area has even heard of voom, I live in fort walton beach, florida. Again I am just concerned because although I watch HDTV the rest of my family just watches standard programming. I can't have everything revolve around me so I have to be fair to the family, I just need to make sure I am making a good choice and my family is not losing some of the stuff they lose as I think that would be kinda selfish just to get a service that only benefits me. My mother would kill me if she couldn't get dr phil and operah, I alraedy know they don't provide locals here but thats not stopping me....yet.

If you can get your locals OTA right now you will get them thru your VOOM receiver. I don't know how close the nearest major TV market is to you but if it is under 50 miles, you have a good chance of keeping them and gaining them OTA without having to buy an additional digital STB. You may have saved yourself around $500 by going with VOOM. I say "may" because I don't know your exact location to TV stations.

no I don't use OTA nor would I install a antenna, it's too much of a hassle. Right now I have americas top 180, the hd channels, and the movie pak with 3 receivers and I pay about 121.00 a month through Dish. Would I be saving going to voom?

Just wanted to add the only thing holding me back right now is the possibility of vooms shutdown, it just doesn't look like there doing to well. Does anyone know what the status is on rainbow-1? and is there a rainbow-2 if they sell rainbow-1? I really do want to switch because I love HD content so much but I really would be a lot more willing to switch if I knew VOOM was going to stay intact at least for the next year.

I live on the other side of Panama City Fl. I heard of Voom a year ago, just got a HDTV last Dec. And I'm as happy as a Pig in the Sunshine with my VaVaVOOMMMMM.

I heard of voom in the past as well but most others here don't know anything about it. My mothers not looking to forward to a switch as she is concerned about losing most of her programming, and again I myself and a bit worried about vooms future.

Your family will thank you! At first, some folks don't really care about HD quality. They just want to watch their programs, big TV, small TV, crappy receptions, color, B&W, whatever - just give me my Dr Phil.
But after a short time, an amazing thing will happen. They will begin to notice the difference when watching on another set, or at someone else's house.
My Mom thinks her TV is breaking down because it looks so 'fuzzy'. Well, it was always fuzzy! She has just been spending a lot of time over here watching TV!!!
Worth the risk - yes
Worth the money - yes
But that was my decision, based on my needs.
Think about it though...what is the real risk? A dollar for installation? One month's service? What would you pay to test drive a car for a month before buying it?

Andrew

The risk is it's a no go unless my mother gets her dr phil lol. Other than that I'm willing to try it out.

You should be treated like a fool and ARE a fool if you waited for 4 different install appointments.

Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice, shame on me.

Fool me four times, I am a dumb@ss. Call and get a new installer perhaps after missed appt 1.

Idiot!!! :D

My installer was great. The best Profesional people I have ever encountered.And You would be a fool not get Voom. The Best TV all around. And it will be Here in Years to come.Look AT HBO . were has it Gone.?

It is easy for all of us to say "get it". But if I were on the fence right now, I would wait until the end of March to see what is going to happen to Voom.

My family has had VaVaVoom since last May, and it is still just as fantastic today as the day we got it. I never thought I would become a cheerleader for a satellite TV service of all things, but I am. Everybody on this forum wants more channels, but Voom is already excellent as it is.

Cheerleading aside, too much is in the air for the next few weeks. You wouldn't get your install date for at least a week or two anyway. It would be better for me if you sign up -- we need a lot more Voomers to keep this service afloat! But I also want to give you my best advice.

GO CHUCK!
GO VOOM!

As a relatively new Voomer, I have to tell you that you'd be an idiot if you don't sign up.

I signed up on February 20th and my install was scheduled for Mar 1st. At the time, I HAD NO IDEA OF WHAT ALL THE FUZZ WAS ABOUT... but after reading about it while visiting a technology forum, I was really concerned that my installation would never become a reality. Well, that famous day came and the installers showed up, on time, with all the equipment and they simply did an incredible job. I've already been a customer of the other two sat companies out there and without a doubt, Voom's installation was the most professional and detailed one of the three. Maybe I was just lucky and my installers were really that good, but all I know is that I'm now enjoying my $2000 TV the way it was meant to be enjoyed... and I'm hoping (heck, praying applies here) that Voom will remain in service for quite a while, because if it ever goes down, I'm going to miss it A LOT.

Go ahead... sign up... there's no risk at all (other than simply have to take down the dish and disconnect the equipment if the service ever goes down)... just get ready to really start enjoying your HDTV for the first time since the day you got it, because my friend, you'll feel like partying @party.

I've Been A D* For 5 Years And Got V* Today And Love It And The Install Was Clean And Well Done And As Far As Pq It Is Much Better Then My D* Was I Am Watching It On My 53in Hdtv I've Had The Whole Time So Same Set And Diff Sat Companys The Eyes Don't Lie :) So Go Ahead And Order It .

Pilman,

This sounds like the hardest decision you ever made. It's a dollar,
I enjoy the programs that Voom provides, If or when they close the door, I will find another provider.

If you are that concerned that Voom may go under you may just want to forget it that way you want be so disappointed if they go under

I had a fantastic install experince. I think it depends where you live and who is used. Nobody can say that your install will be bad or good. If you know someone in your area who has VOOM ask them about it. Also I will double the $1 offer so that you make money on the deal.

You would be a food not to.

Some have smooth installations and some don't. The one that go smooth are the ones you rarely hear about, but the stories about the bad ones are posted everywhere.
My install was no dream I can tell you that. And now I am having to go through another nighmare to get an OTA upgrade (currently working with the third installer and still no set appoinment date/time).
Droolman7 is right, it isn't V* fault (well I guess in a way you could say it is, because they did afterall choose Installs Inc. and their subs as their installation company), the CSR's are working as hard as they can to satisfy the customers and get the installers out on schedule. It is installs Inc. that is screwing things up.
Like I have said over & over, Charles needs to get a handle on the installs. The installation horror stories are one thing that keeps people from switching or trying V*. The installers are the face of Voom. For almost all of the customers the installers are the only people representing the company that they will ever see face to face. So, it stands to reason that the installer should be professional, take pride in their appearence and work. And most of all be on time.

Pilman,

DOn't be fooled by the "It's only a dollar." I had voom, but got rid of it. The HD "exclusive" channels just weren't worth the money. They also only have 1 or 2 regional sports networks, which was why I ended up dropping it. But that's not to same that voom stinks, you may like it. Also, getting an install means time as well, waiting for an installer, etc. And voom has a poor reputation with installations.

But with the uncertainty that voom is under, i'd wait. I personally don't think that voom is gonna make it because there just is not enough demand for it yet. Maybe in 2 years, but not now. Voom may go dark in three weeks, so why not wait to see how this all pans out.

Pilman,

DOn't be fooled by the "It's only a dollar." I had voom, but got rid of it. The HD "exclusive" channels just weren't worth the money. They also only have 1 or 2 regional sports networks, which was why I ended up dropping it. But that's not to same that voom stinks, you may like it. Also, getting an install means time as well, waiting for an installer, etc. And voom has a poor reputation with installations.

But with the uncertainty that voom is under, i'd wait. I personally don't think that voom is gonna make it because there just is not enough demand for it yet. Maybe in 2 years, but not now. Voom may go dark in three weeks, so why not wait to see how this all pans out.

FrankJo, It's only a friggin" dollar. What are you a D* convert.
PILMAN,Get it installed and enjoy it. No harm, no foul.

Pilman,

DOn't be fooled by the "It's only a dollar." I had voom, but got rid of it. The HD "exclusive" channels just weren't worth the money. They also only have 1 or 2 regional sports networks, which was why I ended up dropping it. But that's not to same that voom stinks, you may like it. Also, getting an install means time as well, waiting for an installer, etc. And voom has a poor reputation with installations.

But with the uncertainty that voom is under, i'd wait. I personally don't think that voom is gonna make it because there just is not enough demand for it yet. Maybe in 2 years, but not now. Voom may go dark in three weeks, so why not wait to see how this all pans out.

Your experience is not everyone's... Go and enjoy your provider and let the VOOMERs enjoy theirs.

Frankjo I really wonder what your agenda is in all of this. You have been bashing VOOM for the last two months with the same argument. Please refrain from doing this. We are getting tired of hearing the same argument all over. We do not go to the D* or E* forum and bash them and beleive me there's is a lot to bash about D* or E*. LIVE LONG AND BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU GOT. LET OTHERS DECIDE FOR THEMSELVE BASED ON WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED. YOU ARE BECOMING A NUISANCE RATHER THAN INFORMATIVE.

My 2 cents: if your install isn't what it needs to be, call Voom and they'll bend over backwards to fix it for you. My first experience wasn't terrific, but I called and got an installer who did it right, basically from the ground up, and I've been Vooming and happy ever since. They can't keep control over every installer in every part of the country, but the point is that they will work with you until you're happy. I am convinced that they have made strides in their installations overall, and I do not hesitate to do all I can to convince others to climb on the Voom wagon. When all this uncertainty is over with, I hope there's a real surge of new subscribers. People simply don't know what they're missing!

I am just blown away by Frank Jo, vurbano, and whoever with the emotional investment in seeing Voom fail. Do they hold stock in D* or E*? Why is it so important to them? And it's not enough that they do it here, they go to another forum and round up people to come back here.

Don't like Voom? Cancel it or don't order it but please guys....we got your point. Thanks for the opinion or facts or whatever. Unless you have new information, there is no sense in continuing the post the same thought over and over.

Pilman, I'll send you a dollar to cover it.

Frank, Just so that you remember you own post this is the stuff I am talking about. If you decide to follow the VOOM SAGA is one thing to ask questions and participate in the discussions in an intellectual way. But it seems like most of your paticipation is VENOM that we are all getting very tired hearing over and over again. There's a limit to eveything an I believe you are reaching that limit.


How long 'til Voom goes dark? (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=43664)

"Unfortunately folks, Voom may go dark pretty damn soon. Possibly within days. Even though the sale of the satellite needs to be approved by the SEC (which it will have no problem getting - there are no competition issues here), Cablevision may want to get it shut down ASAP. If there has been this much uproar at Cablevision to get rid of it, my hunch is that they are going to want cut the cord as soon as possible. The sooner it stops broadcasting, the sooner CVC can move on and stop bleeding money.

Sorry folks, my guess is Voom won't be around for the Super Bowl."


Voom is great, but moving to e* (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=36707)

"I do really like voom, but they haven't managed to add the RSN's, which was eventually a deal breaker. Also, i've had several months where I was billed twice, which didn't help either. I do hope that voom stays around long enough to catch on. I think they need to keep sinking money into advertising long enough for people to think of foam if they are switching to dish. Most people (regular folks, not electronics geeks like ourselves) still haven't heard of foam.

I have spoken with a few people who have thought about Voom, but unfortunately came to this forum, and thought the better of it. I've been way more pleased with voom than displeased. But the forum has a negative vibe to it that I think turns people off from voom. i have been in some of the other forums, and they don't seem as negative as this one. So, be mindful of that as well.

Thanks to Sean Mota for being the main voice of reason on this forum. When you speak Sean, everybody listens.

Hopefully I'll be back in a year because voom will have gotten their sh** together."

Leave Voom because of no Sports channel? (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=33979)

I don't have hate for Voom, but most of you folks aren't realistic (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=392890&postcount=42)

Most of you voomers are pathetic. Once the sale of your satellite is complete, your finished. Ergan isn't gonne give it back, he needs it. (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=392823&postcount=37)

Realistically, it really is going to take a MIRACLE for you guys to kep receiving Voom the way you do now. (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=389385&postcount=81)

and there's more.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=318953#post318953

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I am just blown away by Frank Jo, vurbano, and whoever with the emotional investment in seeing Voom fail.

I dont think Ive ever said Voom isnt worth it or that I want them to fail. Infact Ive probably caught as many or even more flames in my A$$ at AVS for being a Voom sub as any one else on this site. Your judgemental post reeks of ignorance. Get your facts straight before you bash.:rolleyes:

Well if I go with them I'll probably just get a receiver for my self and my room since it wouldn't benefit the rest in my house, again I'm the only one who watched hdtv or uses the plasma in the house. Would they be able to install a second switch since I already have one via dish?

PILMAN, get VOOM. Try it out. If you don't like it get rid of it in 6 months. We love the VOOM exclusives. We had more than our share of service problems but VOOM ALWAYS came through for us and that is why we are...

still enjoying HDTV under "Drought Emergeny" Seattle skies, Gill