Recent content by ibskiing

Hey Everyone, My two year commitment has expired with DirecTV and of course my bill has risen a bunch. I want to call them and to lower my price, if not I'll switch to something else. Anyway, what are some of the best deals you have negotiated. Things I would like to ask for: New Genie...

So you can not use one DirectTV receiver to support two TVs and watch two different programs like you can with Dish? I think I do remember reading that. The whole home DVR thing is cool, but you do have to get an extra receiver with DirectTV.

Do the DirectTV receivers support two TVs like the Dish Network receivers (one HD, one SD)? Or do you have to get one receiver for each TV?

I am another Dish customer thinking very seriously about switching. My question, do you get the best deal just calling DirectTV up or doing it online. I see several other sites advertising DirectTV deals. Plus I have seen some bundles offered by ATT and Verizon. You can sometimes save money...

Currently I have a 622 and a 625. I would like to replace the 625 with a 722. Can I do this myself pretty easily? Is there additional equipment needed or can you just connect the 722 to the same cables going to my 625? I remember needing an installer when I first rec'd the 622, but now...

I currently have a 622 DVR down stairs hooked up to two TVs (one plasma & a SD TV) with local channels and the HD package. Upstairs I have a 625 DVR hooked up to a SDTV. Can I replace the 625 with a 2nd HD receiver using my current two Dish setup or do you have to add another dish? Also, would...

Well just rec'd my 622 yesterday, the install is scheduled for Tuesday (March 7th). I currently have a 625 running in Dual Mode, with Locals (two antenna's, I know one is a 500) and a 508. Also, I do receive DT OTA. I doubt I have the 44, but not sure. Is there anything I can do...

I know I've read this before but which is better 720 progressive scan or 1080 interlaced? Or is there not much difference? BTW, one of our local stations just started transmitting at 720p. Watch Cast Away the other night and it looked awesome. My first experience with HD on my Plasma...

DT Stations: Abilene, Tx yellow - uhf 114 degrees 13.8 miles yellow - uhf 148 degrees 7.2 miles green - uhf 270 degrees 18.5 miles red - uhf 114 degrees 13.4 miles I can receive all these stations fairly well with an indoor antenna Two Questions: 1) Can I mount an antenna next...

I have ordered the 622. I have a DVD recorder with HDMI output and component (input/output). I was planning on using outputting the 622 HDMI to my TV (two HDMI inputs) and outputting the Component to my DVD recorder. I know it will not record in HD, but the component s/b much better than...

I ordered the 622 last week with an install date of March 7th. I am going with the Platinum Package and Locals, although I can pick up local OTA Digital stations. Question: Do I need to subscribe to locals to have them appear on my Dish Guide? Or since I'm going with the Platinum Package...

I let you guys know if I actually receive the receiver before the installer arrives. BTW, they have already charged my credit card, what about the rest of you?

I ordered my upgrade on the 9th and was told the 622 s/b shipped out in 7 to 10 days. However, the Dish installer is not coming until March 7th. So I'm guessing the he will be bringing the Dish 1000 with him. Side question, I currently have a 522 (Dual rec, DVR) and a Dish 500. Can I...

Does anyone have a good email address for contacting DirectTV about their plans for adding more Cities? I am a current Dish customer and they just added my community (Abilene, Tx) to their local network. However, the installer indicated their satellite is very low and he could not get line...