I can't believe it but I switched back to cable..and I'm happy.

**jl0810** · 10-15-2004 01:41 PM

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...

**Iceberg** · 10-15-2004 01:43 PM

There's no way in holy hell you can pry my 5 satellite dishes and 8 receivers from me and make me go back to cable....

oh wait.......where I live there is no cable available

**arachide** · 10-15-2004 02:44 PM

I'm in the opposite situation. I switched to cable earlier this year and regret it. Comcast pulled a bait and switch on programming- if I watched Speed and Trio, that was another $5/month. And the analog cable PQ on my Sony RPTV looks like cr@p. And the capper is the Program Guide. Besides being almost impossible to work with, Comcast runs an add on screen whenever I change a channel

. And now that Value Electronics is offering a 10% to Sat. Guys members, I'll be dumping Comcast for D*.

**dishrich** · 10-15-2004 02:52 PM

jl - would you mind telling us where you're at & who your cable provider is; would just like to see your lineup.

**nhlfan79** · 10-15-2004 02:52 PM

Are you really suggesting that cable is something other than 20th century technology? Society is going entirely wireless, and you want the biggest wire there is.

adam

**dziko** · 10-15-2004 03:17 PM

I must tell you that I have VOOm and I get 36+ HD chanels and I love it D is behind and if they had HD I would of stood with them.

**DobyMax** · 10-15-2004 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by dziko

I must tell you that I have VOOm and I get 36+ HD chanels and I love it D is behind and if they had HD I would of stood with them.

But your service won't be around long.

**charper1** · 10-15-2004 03:23 PM

1. HD PVR costing over $900...you have to be kidding me.
You have a HD DVR from your cable provider?

2. No local HD for those in non O&O markets - this is unscientific.
You can thank your local affiliates and cable company for that, but its coming!

3. No Fox HD / No ABC yet
See #2

Also, what sports packs do they offer compared to D*?

4. Cable is cheaper.

Meaning #1 - As in quality and service.
Meaning #2 - I also want to see your provider and their lineup. I have lived in 3 major metro areas and cable has NEVER offered more for the money unless you bundle services, which is not an equal comparison.

**waltinvt** · 10-15-2004 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by jl0810

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...

Just curious. I assume you got digital cable. How do you find the PQ on cable's SD and HD compared to satellite ?

**mini1** · 10-15-2004 04:19 PM

1. HD PVR costing over $900...you have to be kidding me.
"You have a HD DVR from your cable provider?"
What is surprising about that? Most cable systems now offer HD DVR's. They may be nothing (I mean nothing) compared to an HD DirecTivo but they are still HD DVR's, and they still cost only about $5-10 per month to rent-which is a big help to alot of people's budgets.

"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'
Hold on its coming next year, your wrong about the 80% figure. The networks=0-4 hours of HD per day, per station-the 100% HD channels that providers charge extra for=24 hours of HD per day, per station.
"No Fox HD / No ABC yet" wrong again, Fox HD is already available.