Recent content by weldgooch

What about getting a DirecTV Sat-go box? I'm only familiar with the info Directv offers on their website, which isn't much, but it is supposed to be fully portable and available as of Spring 2007.

I wonder if this is going to end up as the $54million satellite lawsuit.

For 5 years I lived in the shadow of Comcast with 3 month super promotions that ended up costing bookoo bucks after they jacked the fees up on me, and refused to give any more deals to existing customers. I switched to DirectV because they had lower rates and no installation fees. In my 6...

According to Big Ten Network, "Most events and programs will be produced in High-Definition television (HDTV)". To me that sounds like more than 1 or 2 days a week. Most typically means >50% doesn't it?

I went to Big Ten Network and signed up for their newsletter. The first one they sent to me had the schedule for the first 3 Saturdays teams, times, and Signal (SD/HD). For your convenience, I've copied the first 3 weeks below: 2007 BTN Football Schedule Weeks 1 through 3 WEEK 1 /...

Being a BigTen Alumnus, I am very interested in the new network coming to DirecTV, especially since my Buckeyes will be aired on the network 3 times within the first month. However, if you notice, the BigTen is advertising the network to launch on August 30th. DirecTV is saying that it's new...

Hey everybody, I've had DirecTV for about 5 years now, and really haven't experienced a major change in programming lineup. Does anybody have any insight into when the changes will be made (if any)? A second question I have is... If there is a major shift in channel line-up, how will that...

Background: My wife and I are moving from Kansas City, MO to Ravenna, OH in the beginning of June. We presently rent a townhome where we have DirecTV (HR-20, Slimline dish) and a contract through Feb 2009. We have purchased a home which we will be taking possession of on June 7th. Two weeks ago...

Tell the Cable company that you are thinking of switching, even if you don't have DSL available yet. It's the truth...You are thinking of switching (even though you are not able to yet). Maybe you can speak with a higher up Rep with the Cable company (Customer Retention?) and get them to cut you...

My brothers' each have had both Dish and DirecTV at different times. I've been with DirecTV for the last 4 years, and the reason I chose them was simple. My brother (who had E*) had a scrolling banner across the bottom of all of his Viacom owned channels threatening that the customer would...

I had DirecTV with Comcast Internet a couple of years ago with a great deal for 6 months ($20/month). After the 6 months, they tried to get me to pay $60/month and I threatened to switch to DSL (which was not yet available). The CSR for Comcast bought it and gave me 6 months at $16/month and...

In my case, I've noticed that the sound will always drop out in the middle of a program, usually right when I'm trying to listen intently to a plot twist. I don't think I've ever noticed it during a commercial or a transition. I believe that they have happened on NBC-HD, ABC-HD, CBS-HD, and...

I've had my HR20 for about 2 1/2 weeks now, and have been very happy with how it is operating, but I have noticed one thing that is bugging me. Periodically, when I play an HD program that was recorded, I hear a little "blip" through my speakers and I lose sound for about 2-5 sec. If I press...

Since you are already a customer and no longer are under contract, the first words out of your mouth should be a request to speak with customer retention whenever you are thinking about upgrading and/or have an issue. They are the only ones who can give any compensation. Dish would give you...

I've had my HR20 for 7 days (Installed on Jan 27,2007), so the 24 hour window has passed. What raised the question on forcing a download was this...on Wednesday night, I was looking at Saturday mornings programming and about 8 channels came up blank. What I actually think happened is that the...