Recent content by Creeper

  1. C

    Do I own my 811 receiver?

    I just disconnected last week. I own two 811's, back when they first came out you could not lease them, only buy them. Low and behold today a UPS guy shows up at the door with the boxes. I called Dish, they said, no you have to return them, they are leased. I have the receipts for both of them...
  2. C

    BattleField2

    I play a few times a week. It is addicting. I volunteer my time with the ranked server program, beta test the new patches and releases. I am in my 40's, so the kids sometimes get annoying. My best BF2 experience has been playing the tour. It is structured play and practice, and is the way...
  3. C

    811 Trouble

    I have 2 811's, neither of them has this problem. On the HD channels I will notice the audio and visual do not match up, and reboot them. That only occurs every 3 or 4 months.
  4. C

    Sad farewell to DISH

    I have been holding off any upgrades or changing to the new "lease it" offering. Glad I did, looks like SBC is upgrading our area under "Project LightSpeed". There has not been any mention locally on it. I just happen to see new cabinets being installed next to the existing SBC B Boxes, and...
  5. C

    Mess left after my upgrade

    Wait until you build a new house, have RG-6 installed with barrel connectors in each room, include an A/V distribution panel with room for satelitte switches etc, and even a conduit to a roof location (32' up), no trees or other structures blocking. Installer arrives, show him the location...
  6. C

    DishHD and Dish'n It Up Details

    I own all of mine right now. Looks like leasing is the new fad. I am only hoping if I decide to shell out another $700 on equipment, I won't be forced to replace again in another 1 1/2 to 2 years to receive all the programming offered. I am also hoping that E* won't decide to charge an HD...
  7. C

    DishHD and Dish'n It Up Details

    Well, I just received some disturbing news from a CSR when I called in. I guess you can only get 1 HD receiver per household, per year, lease or buy. I have 1 HD TV, and just purchased another this past weekend. I called back a second time, and was told I could swap my current HD receiver for...