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    Power Management - worth it?

    Thanks guys. I'll install the Panamax this week.
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    Power Management - worth it?

    I used to believe all power strips and surge protectors were a rip off. Then, we had a large power surge. We (and neighbors) lost tv's refrigerators, spas, computers, etc. Every electronic devise I had on surge-protected power strips survived with no damage, although every power strip was...
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    Capabilities

    I was hoping someone would have replied by now since I'd like to know also - I know these guys know their S* about D and the competitors. I know one or two answers but they may be out of date. The HD set would have a reciever (HR20 is the model I have) that allows you to record 2 programs and...
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    Does DVR receiver cause bills to increase automatically (even without the 'service')?

    OMG, Philhu. Almost certainly, someone at my water supply district is going to see this. Then I'll be paying the extra fee too.:mad:
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    Black screen problem

    My HR20 has worked fine since I got it, quite a while ago. But, the last three times I've tried recording Last Comic Standing, all I end up with is a black screen for the entire duration - no sound, no picture. Works on everthing else, it's just this one show it seems! Does anyone know if...
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    Yea, I figure D* will do whatever makes them the most $. And since I don't think enough people will complain, much less switch to a different service, I think you're right - better get used to it. But, I for one would switch to Dish to get rid of the ads (for however long that would last)...
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    Just an update. Last night I did send an email to D* as sugested by dcowboy. This morning D* called me and said that they have been receiving a lot of complaints and are considering weather or not to keep the ads going. She said if the decision is to keep the ads they will most likely give us...
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    Thanks, I did send an email.
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    Obviously, content is important. But years ago, when I switched from D to Comcast, content was about the same. Even today, based on what I watch, there's little, if any, difference between Dish, Com and D*. I'm surprised some do not care about ads in their guide. I guess that's why D*...
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    At least not yet. I disagree with Charper1, ads are annoying and with all other things equal, I'd choose the service without the ads. Certainly, its one of the things to consider when choosing a service. In fact, years ago I switched from Comcast just to get away from the annoying guide format.
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    What's the deal with D* guide ads?

    My tv guide (HR20) started including adds a couple days ago.:mad: It there any way to turn these off? If not, does Dish's guide contain ads?
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    Direct tv Equipment Purchase at store?

    I'm sure you can buy the DTV recievers at Best Buy or CC. A while ago you could but the Slimline 5-lnb HD dish. If you can't buy the dish in the store, you can certainly buy it on line at numerous sites like Sadoun.com. There is no reason you can't install yourself. Like you, Iv'e...
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    HR20 red light ???

    Once in a while, the front panel light that turns on to indicate that a program is being recorded turns red. I notice this once a week or so, and it stays on for several seconds. What does this red light mean?
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    Direct tv Equipment Purchase at store?

    Best Buy
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    Request to keep the War Zone open longer

    How about changing the title to "Blu-ray vs no-ray war zone"?
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