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    ALL VOOM TO GO MPEG4 AUGUST 15th

    This last week I received a flyer from dish stating that my existing receivers would not pick up HD programming after August 15 and that, if I want to continue getting HD programming, I had to replace my receivers. I called Dish up and I was told that Dish would no longer transmit in MPEG 2...
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    08/15/07 - end of MPEG2 (and new upgrade deal)

    This last week I received a flyer from dish stating that my existing receivers would not pick up HD programming after August 15 and that, if I want to continue getting HD programming, I had to replace my receivers. I called Dish up and I was told that Dish would no longer transmit in MPEG 2...
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    HD Only on MPEG4?

    Here is the Dish response. It looks pretty canned and has a take-it-or-leave-it air to it: Thank you for your email. We understand how frustrating it has been for you. Please be advised that DISH Network is looking for ways to improve and/or upgrade our current systems and programming...
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    HD Only on MPEG4?

    Here is an excerpt from an email I sent to Dish on the HD Only package issue. I doubt anything will come of it but at least I got to vent. I'll post their response if any: Hello, I switched over to Dish when VOOM discontinued DBS service a little over a year ago. The two most...
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    HD Only on MPEG4?

    Dish has three SD receivers (625, 322 & 311) and only two HD receivers (VIP211 & VIP622). To my knowledge none of these receivers have digital only OTA receivers like the old VOOM receiver had. We have come a long way since the introduction of digital broadcasting started but it looks like we...
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    HD Only on MPEG4?

    I own a couple of 942s and I have an HD + VOOM only package. My Dish bill runs around $50 per month including dvr fees, etc. I'm thinking of switching my 942s out with 622s and going for the MPEG4 HD channels. When I called csr today and asked about MPEG4 HD Only pricing I was told that an...
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    Upgrade to the Dish Network 622

    How do you know about this rebate? I've heard rumors about this rebate but I haven't seen it in writing from Dish.
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    622 on ebay!!!

    The new 622 receivers are currently selling on ebay!!! It looks like the first bid date ends on 01/30 but the add states shipment withing 48 hours. So I guess that gets them past the 2/1 date. The prices are currently bidding about $100 higher than the 942s ending bid prices but the 622...
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    * Note - Do Not Call For Mpeg4 UNTIL FEB 1ST*

    I just checked on ebay and there are a lot of "new-in-box" 942s on sale. It looks like the going price is around $450. Most of the sellers are "authorized resellers" and there are a lot of people bidding. I read that Dish would not activate any new MPEG2 recievers after 2/1 but many of...
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    Starz, ESPN, Disney, Toon as off-the-air?

    Their web site says that the company was formed in 2003 but I had never heard of USDTV before their channels showed up on my 942 program guide. At $20 a month for added channels I think many people are going to find this an attractive alternative to $27/month satellite and $50/month cable...
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    Who has gotten $10 refund for Lifetime Channel

    Since it was one of my wifes' main complaints initially with VOOM that they did not have Lifetime, I called Dish and tried to get my $10 credit for the Lifetime cancellation. Dish flat out refused to give me a credit and stated that people on the Internet posting that credits were available...
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    Starz, ESPN, Disney, Toon as off-the-air?

    All the major off-the-air networks are already available in HD in the Dallas area. USDTV is just starting out but they are promoting HDTV on their web site. This is a start up organization so it's a little early to start bad mouthing them. I would like to hear the opinion on this service...
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    Where can you buy dpp44 power inserters?

    Why? And where does this start, at the transmitter, satellite or switch? It doesn't make sense to me that a satellite would waste bandwidth like this.
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    Where can you buy dpp44 power inserters?

    Just to clarify, I bought a 942 at Christmas time. I didn't understand the dp34 verses dpp44 issue. I had a dp34 running two 811s previously. I tried to connect the splitter that came with the 942 and got weird results on the receiver. After reading a few posts here I realized it was the...
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    Where can you buy dpp44 power inserters?

    I think your right. I'm getting a little confused by the whole dpp44 verses dp34 issue. Here is a link to the dpp44 installation manual; http://www.montanasatellite.com/manuals/DP_Plus_44_Switch_Installation_Manual.pdf#search='dpp44%20wiring%20diagram' Can anyone explain to me why you can...
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    Where can you buy dpp44 power inserters?

    OK, you need a power inserter for each receiver connected when you use a DPP44 switch. There are four receiver outlets on the DPP44 but only one power inverter comes with the switch. For the life of me I can't find where to buy just the power inverter but you must be able to buy them somewhere...
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    Starz, ESPN, Disney, Toon as off-the-air?

    I think this is great news for HD fans. This over the air product gives us an alternative to high price cable and satellite SD services. This product makes it easier to tell your service provider that if they want to sell you there service at a premium it had better be in HD. Of course with...
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    Starz, ESPN, Disney, Toon as off-the-air?

    I just installed a new 942 and did an off-the-air digital channel scan and about 13 channels I've only seen as satellite or cable channels scanned in. These channels included the channels I've listed above in the Dallas area. Does anyone know anything about subscription channels entering the...
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    Multimedia revolution coming!!

    It's funny how fast things happen sometimes. Here I was talking about a technology revolution and something happens that makes the revolution seem so much closer. The thing I'm talking about is the agreement between Cablelabs and Microsoft to start allowing CableCARDT modules in personal...
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    Multimedia revolution coming!!

    I have been looking at a bunch of different types of consumer electronics equipment recently and it appears to me that we are on the threshold of yet another electronics revolution (I guess I had an epiphany). This revolution is being accelerated by the introduction of high definition...
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    New Rumor!

    Take it from an ex-VOOM. You want to be happy and enjoy your life? Then forget about getting any new HD channels. VOOM had the most agressive HD program this planet has ever seen but us VOOMers were never satisified. Whenever we got a new channel we always wanted to know when the next...
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    921 verses 942?

    You can find a new 942 on ebay for about $600 and a new 921 for about $450. Reading over the specs I can't find much difference between the two. Is it worth paying an extra $150 for the 942 and, if so, what are the differences that make it worth it?
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    What's the best PC set up for HDTV?

    On searching the Web I found that ATI makes component converters for video cards which support the most pupular HDTV resolutions. http://www.ati.com/products/hdtvadapter/index.html
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    XBox 360: Post your 1st Impressions here....

    Xbox Internet access? The XBox seems to do most of the things I would like to be able to do with my HDTV (play games and play DVDs), but, I would also like to be able to browse the internet. Even though it's connected to the internet for chat and game play, it doesn't really look like the Xbox...
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    What's the best PC set up for HDTV?

    I'm looking at setting my computer up so I can play DVDs, access the Internet and do gaming on my HDTV. After spending all day at the electronics stores I'm still very confused. Here are some of the questions I have; 1. I have an older HDTV so I have to go with component cables. I found...
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