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    Dish vs DirecTv

    I currently have E* with 2 501 PVR's. I am moving in 2 weeks, and have ordered my new Mistubishi 52" DLP with HD. I have heard so many horror stories about the 921, that I considered switching to D*, and buying the HD Tivo. My questions are: 1) With the HD Tivo, can I record 2 OTA shows at...
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    Which way to go?

    The more I read, the more I believe that it makes sense to move from E* to D*. Non-HD Tivo's are cheap enough that I can buy a couple to replace my 501 PVR's, and the price of the HD Tivo is exactly the same as the 921 receiver, except the problems that everyone is describing on the 921...
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    Which way to go?

    The more I know, the LESS I know. So with the one OTA tuner, you can only record one over the air program at a time. I presume that means something you're picking up with an antenna, as opposed to the dish. If I am picking up locals thru my dish (ie. thru Dish network), can I then record 2...
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    Which way to go?

    Another question. Am I to understand that with the dual tuners that you CANNOT record 2 network programs at the same time? Also, (forgive me, I'm a newbie here) please confirm what does OTA mean (Off the air?) and what is E* and other abbreviations*
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    Which way to go?

    Hi Everyone, This is my first time on this forum. I've been a Dish Network user for a few years, and I have 3 (2 in use) 501 PVR's. I have just purchased the new Mitsubishi DLP 52" tv, and this will be my first foray into HD. So here are my questions. Which satellite provider (DirecTv...
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