Recent content by JMikeF

1) I'm a big Sony fan. Great technology 2) Sony pisses me off with their need to define and own formats. That said, I believe if you are passionate about HD (in any format), plan your budget so you can get both HD-DVD and Blu-ray. I did this summer, and now I can enjoy stunning HD with the...

When I first had FIOS installed back in July, I was ecstatic over the increase in PQ, especially for SD channels. I was less than pleased with the PVR, since I was use to Dish's best of breed 622. But, Verizon has updated the IMG (still needs work). Better yet, in the past two weeks I've...

My biggest issues with Dish were: 1) upfront cost for receivers 2) compromised PQ as more and more channels added 3) maintaining ugly dish farm on roof OTOH, I really liked the 622 interface. But, I'm a very happy FIOS TV subscriber going on 3 months. The new 2.0 IMG is a work in progress...

I've tried to get a response out of Verizon, but they are silent. Right now in my area FIOS TV is the best value for the money, but if the rates go up, then it's back to which service has the programming I want.

Update: FIOS in in the house. :D Since I've been a FIOS Internet/phone customer for two years, my router was replaced. This required the running of coax to my loft where my office/computer is, because that's where the CAT5 run from the OT box ends. Other than that, the install was fairly smooth...

Well, the media love Apple. The spread in yesterday's WSJ would have cost millions and millions in ad costs. I bet my folks even know about the iPhone.

So sorry to bust your bubble but:

I hope you heed your own advice. ;)

Thanks, Scott, for your compassion and understanding. But I'm wondering why everyone thinks this is purely a "box" issue - I think I've been very clear that the technical issues are only part of my complaints: what about the down-rezzed HD channels, the lack of picture quality is quite apparent...

Well, after all the drama, I've had a moment of clarity: If I want to send the most effective message to Dish of my complete dissatisfaction with their service, I will probably request a cancellation of my contract, and pay any service fees. To hell with them.

I'm the customer - deal with it.

Huh? Your cluelessness is comical. :D Thanks for the laugh. :p

My experience is that the installers for Dish in northern VA are a sorry bunch. My advice: clean up your act and provide decent service, or get thicker skin.

I've been watching OTA HD since the beginning - 1998! It's the standard for picture quality. Never once have had to deal with crappy locals from any service provider.

Well, the conversation was recorded, I have his name and a 3 letter code. Dish Smich. ;)