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    Bought a DTVPal yesterday

    I like my DTVPal; I purchased mine from Sears last week. So far, the timers have worked fine, although some stations are off on time. I think that's an issue from the TV station, not the DTVPal. Like others, I hope that some of the documented bugs get worked out in future releases, for I need...
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    Suspending my D* Service

    Jim, a CSR told me recently that account suspensions can last up to 6 months with one 3 month extension. I didn't ask whether I'd have to reactivate for a minimum time period in order to deactivate again. I read on another post that a number of people who subscribe to NFL Saturday Ticket do...
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    D* Customer Disservice

    I've heard others speak of their ill experiences, but thank goodness CSRs have been helpful for me. I just wish I'd learned more about Directv's plans from them and my bill inserts first. Many of Directv's advances I've learned only through this board. Something raised by another comment...
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    D* Customer Disservice

    No, I don't have TW Cable, and I have observed that the PQ on HD is not the best in the world. But I have a friend who left Directv for TW Digital Cable (no HD), and he tells me that he will not go back. Believe it or not, my friend claims that TW's picture quality is better than Directv's...
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    D* Customer Disservice

    I recently placed my account in suspension, but the CSRs were friendly and offered some additional programming at reduced cost. My reasoning was simple: for the past three months I'd been watching less than 6 hours of TV per week. From what I've read, Directv is behind on HD programming...
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    DT Forever Lost MY Business!

    Hello twinrocks. I think the root of your problem is that you're not the typical customer. Atypical customers (however defined) are often viewed as expendable. Please understand that I'm not criticizing you in any way; actually I wish Americans in general lived debt-free lives. But that's...
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    News Corp. exploring high-def film rentals

    HA HA HA...I called myself being "nice." Seriously, though, you're correct about the arrogance. I've noticed in the past five years whenever I've leveled a complaint with *any* firm and request a *written* reply of its disposition, I've been told that there are other companies to serve me. To...
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    News Corp. exploring high-def film rentals

    I just read a review of this proposal from The Hollywood Reporter. You can find the link by going to http://www.tvpredictions.com/ . In the Reporter's article, they actually call HDTV owners "desperate consumers." It appears that some of these companies are becoming extremely arrogant towards...
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    Leases have started, experiences?

    Philip Swann of TVpredictions.com made a similar guess back in December. Specifically, he looked for a massive shake-up in corporate management sometime this year due to the churn rate. Unrelated to this particular forum, though, Directv announced the possibility of selling HD movies on demand...
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    Pissed!

    I can confirm that not having a phone line hooked up might cause a problem. That happened to me when I lived in Missouri. I don't quite understand why, but the CSR was able to correct the problem with no difficulty. j c
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    RF Antenna?

    I'm not familar w/that model, but are you referring to an RF antenna to watch your local TV stations? If so, then any antenna (outdoor is best) would work. Antennas labeled for "HDTV" are marketing hype. Hope this helps & welcome to the forums. j c
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    DirecTV R15 Wal-Mart Siteings

    Mike: I went to a Walmart in Texarkana AR today and was thrilled when I saw "Directv DVR" on the box. Upon looking in the lower left corner, however, it had the TIVO logo. I believe this was an R-10 unit, but I couldn't read any other details, other than marketing-type statements. j c
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    Ebay Receiver question

    I activated a used Hughes Executive Director, which I purchased off Ebay. Like Charper1 said, it cost me $20, and Directv sent it to me FedEx delivery. I did not receive a credit, however, even though I activated it the same day that it was delivered. I'd definitely ask about a credit...
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    DirecTV deal for new customers

    I've heard many good compliments about Value Electronics. I like to do business with someone highly recommended whether than through the internet or a toll-free number. j c
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    Extra $1/mo DVR Charge?

    I read on a previous post that the $4.99 monthly fee would be only for those customers who had a DirectTivo activated prior to August, 2005. I bet that $1 price increase you saw is because you're updating your service. Even though you are not a new subscriber to the DVR service, Directv will...
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