Hi,
I am considering a switch from Comcast Cable to DirecTV in order to get more HD channels (I am on a very old Comcast system, where old Adelphia equipment and technical limitations are keeping them from offer much in the way of HD. Only about 15 channels or so, and not much hope for more in the foreseeable future).
Anyway, just a couple questions.
1. My biggest concern is PQ on HD. While I only have around 15 HD channels on Comcast, they are really REALLY clear. Very crisp and tight picture quality, with almost no pixelation. In reading threads here and at AVS Forum, it seems that DirecTV's MPEG4 channels are performing well for most, but there are still some legacy MPEG2's in service? (ESPN, etc.). Anyway, to summarize this question ..... is DirecTV "knock your socks off" crisp and clear with its HD offerings?
2. Are there any issues with long cable runs? My dish will likely be pole mounted in my yard, resulting in runs of 100-125 feet to most of my rooms. Wasn't sure if this was a problem, or not.
3. And finally ... with installation .... do they bring the line into my house at the point where I currently distribute my Comcast feed? (i feed to 5 tv's from there). That would be nice, rather than running cables up along the house, drilling into walls, etc. Wasn't sure if that is the appoach that installers generally take or not.
Anyway .... any info or insight on those questions would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff
I am considering a switch from Comcast Cable to DirecTV in order to get more HD channels (I am on a very old Comcast system, where old Adelphia equipment and technical limitations are keeping them from offer much in the way of HD. Only about 15 channels or so, and not much hope for more in the foreseeable future).
Anyway, just a couple questions.
1. My biggest concern is PQ on HD. While I only have around 15 HD channels on Comcast, they are really REALLY clear. Very crisp and tight picture quality, with almost no pixelation. In reading threads here and at AVS Forum, it seems that DirecTV's MPEG4 channels are performing well for most, but there are still some legacy MPEG2's in service? (ESPN, etc.). Anyway, to summarize this question ..... is DirecTV "knock your socks off" crisp and clear with its HD offerings?
2. Are there any issues with long cable runs? My dish will likely be pole mounted in my yard, resulting in runs of 100-125 feet to most of my rooms. Wasn't sure if this was a problem, or not.
3. And finally ... with installation .... do they bring the line into my house at the point where I currently distribute my Comcast feed? (i feed to 5 tv's from there). That would be nice, rather than running cables up along the house, drilling into walls, etc. Wasn't sure if that is the appoach that installers generally take or not.
Anyway .... any info or insight on those questions would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff