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    Are all the FIOS channels unencrypted?

    Yup, I can confirm that . Recordings are CC free. Dish ditcher here! With ATI CableCard tuner, I record everything directly into Media Center, watch em on any xBox or PC.
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    Last I heard this project was dead Resurrected from grave.... :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap Video: Dish Network Media Center tuner in action :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap
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    Need Advise on How to Point / Align Dish 1000+ Plus

    Thank you for input. Installation and aligning was not as scary as everyone makes out to be... Credit goes to dishpointer.com for giving great visual help. I was able to get signal on all satellite, following were signal strength when coax connected directly to VIP722 tuner 1 Strength of 110...
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    Need Advise on How to Point / Align Dish 1000+ Plus

    Amateur DIY Dish installer here. I have previously installed dish 500 and 300 and learnt alot from trials and errors but still by no means I am any expert in it. I am installing dish 1000+ for someone and just the size of dish has scared me. I have previously read that 1000+ are the most...
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    Come on man... tell me there is hope for HD recording in Media Center. Is Ben's resource legit? I am counting on you for good news....:hungry: Is stargate different from Draco, or same fish?
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    Oh man, you just faded all my hopes. You mostly have solid info but I am wishing your prediction is untrue. Ben over at Engadget is very optimistic of Dish Tuner to be released at CEDIA. CEDIA 2009 Windows Media Center predictions
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    I can see them charging lease fee. Now the question is what is it they gonna call for firmware update? firmware fee? We will have to wait and see how they exploit it....I meant seize the opportunity.
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    It different from EHD functionality. EHD is limited to receiver, while Media Center recorded content can be viewed (IF DRM is relaxed) on many device, i.e. Zune, video player, other PC, Extender and even DLNA certified devices. Data is not moving. 211 connects to PC with USB (although first it...
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    Rumor Alert! Dish Network May Finally be Coming to Windows Media Center - Draco

    CEDIA is week away, rumor has it that Microsoft is overhauling their Media Center features with upcoming windows 7 and new DRM / hardware support and partnerships. If you remember there was project name DRACO, beta testing project to use VIP211 as tuner for HTPC. Although Scott said it was...
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    Did I Just Made Most Stupid Move of this Year?

    Yeah I think so, that is only thing has cheered me so far out of this foe. I already had FIOS internet 5 down /2 up. I have AT & T callvantage VOIP for phone but they are terminating VOIP service. So I had to find another phone provider. After canceling Dish I went to verizon site and I was...
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    Did I Just Made Most Stupid Move of this Year?

    didn't get the joke:( I did that. First I called late night around 12 central. I explained him my hesitation regarding contract extiention and hung up saying I will need more time to think. which he replied " I am going to note your account regarding this conversation..." I hung up thinking...
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    Did I Just Made Most Stupid Move of this Year?

    The reason is I just moved few months ago. I was initially told and sold DHPP that would allow free dish mover service. However When installer arrived he said I have no line of sight and in order to comply with apartment guideline and have still have dish, It needs to be mounted on tripod and it...
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    Did I Just Made Most Stupid Move of this Year?

    I think acted irrationally... now I feel like ranting about it.... what do you guys think? What I had was one of the most envious dish package. HD Absolute Well some relatives are on visit to U.S. for couple of months so I was wanting to add International package which would have raised bill...
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    Why Doesn't Dish Have Real On Demand?

    I am in agreement as well. As far as concerned with interface, Sling Media (owned by echo) launched website very similar ( in contents and layout) to hulu. And that website will be available on newer DVR 922 to be browsed. That website has much better contents than current selection and...
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    List of Dish Receivers with NO PVR/DVR Fees??!

    you can convvert vip 211 into dvr with hard drive. for no monthly fee.
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    Reply from ceo@dishnetwork.com

    Usally audit team A.K..A dish Nazi team put lock if they are suspicious of you sharing receiver at multiple location.
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    HBO & SHO promotion-free 3 months

    they have gotten smart and now added clause in term that if u had hbo as promo then u dont qualify...
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    Is there any way to backup my timers?

    I know exactly what you are talking about. Over 3TB size of stuff sittin waiting to be watched on my end.
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    How long to be a new customer

    both of them are right. Your ss will tell them you are returning customer but after 6 months of break, u can qualify for new customer promo.
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    Dish VS Fios

    for those who complains about fios dvr, they support cablecard that can be integrated into Vista Media Center PC and you can extend it to up to 8 TV without paying monthly fee. Ofcourse u will need either xbox or extender but DVR experience will be best and storge is limited to ur hard drive.
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    Just noticed SD HBO-E...

    HBO is supppose to be airing documentary about alzhiemer (spell check) and amke it available to everyone like inauguration concert in 02/09. I saw a full page ad in NYT paper. I think thats why u were seeing it.
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    Vip211 and 2 TB EHD

    is hdd made out of stacked drives? It must be single disk. 2tb is available but still not mainstream.
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    Trouble Finding 61.5W Satellite

    BIG THANKS TO U. It was exactly cable issue. Since I was the one who intalled this wing antenna few years ago for HD, I previously used radioshack cables and combined with connectors to run long (50ft) cable to DP34 switch. When I checked connectors at cable they have collected alot rust over...
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    Any HD Channels Available in ''Clear QAM'' by Dallas TWC?

    TWC rep had no idea what QAM is...... that is why I ended up here.
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    Any HD Channels Available in ''Clear QAM'' by Dallas TWC?

    I have setup Vista Media Center (VMC) but satelite (dish network) cannot be used for HD content. I am mulling over TWC if they offer any HD channels that can be integrated in Media Center with TV Tuner, so my question is: - Does TIme Warner offer any ''National'' HD channels in CLEAR QAM? or -...
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