Recent content by J-Rod

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    can I get a better deal from DirecTV, or a dealer?

    If I buy a DirecTV HD setup, can I get a better deal from DirecTV, or from a dealer. I was wondering if I can get DirecTV to give me say 6 months of free HBO, etc...instead of the usual 3. I've heard of folks trying to get the HD DVR at an additional $100 rebate, etc... I've read of folks...
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    Best deal on HD for a new Customer

    Thanks, but I'm not really interested in trying to score a reciever on ebay. I'm really looking for a new reciever preferably a DVR, and I'm looking for it as cheap (as in free) as I can as a new install. Direc seems to have a better offer than Dish, but Dish has more HD content (even though it...
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    Best deal on HD for a new Customer

    Hasn't Dish downrezed its feeds also? http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=427730&posted=1#post427730
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    Dish messing with Voom, All are now HD-Lite 1280x1080i: Discuss this issue HERE!

    Ok, so that I don't have to read all 60+ pages how about a brief synopsis. Are the channels all still HD Lite? Is there any concrete info aon what is and isn't going to happen? My understanding is the thing that set E* above D* is the number and quality of its HD feed. If the channels...
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    Best deal on HD for a new Customer

    Howdy, I've been a lurker, and decided to register to aska few questions. Please bear with me if these are n00b questions. I'm moving to a new location, and our previous satellite was in my wife's maiden name. So, I now have the opportunity to go with a new setup as a new customer of...
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    Best deal on HD for a new Customer

    Howdy, I've been a lurker, and decided to register to aska few questions. Please bear with me if these are n00b questions. I'm moving to a new location, and our previous satellite was in my wife's maiden name. So, I now have the opportunity to go with a new setup as a new customer of...