Recent content by smitbret

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    Significantly Viewed (DIRECTV calls them Neighboring Channels)

    DirecTV sorts first by ZIP code and then if there are multiple counties in that ZIP code, it breaks it down further. DirecTV doesn't choose the channels you get. The FCC does. DirecTV just complies with the maps that the FCC lays out.
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    whole home dvr 199???

    The CCK Upgrade option for $199 was to actually install the SWM system in your home and it includes the CCK. You could order just the CCK but that price can vary depending on your services. It is most certainly not a self-install.
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    Options to get H25 working with older dish?

    Where did he get the H25 from? It would probably be less expensive to just call DirecTV and tell them you need to schedule a $49 installation of an H25.
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    Direct guide

    I am not sure what you are asking here. Do you mean programs like television shows or programs like base packages of channels? Do you mean channel numbers or phone numbers? If it's the television and channel number thing, have you tried hitting <Guide>?
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    Thinking about switching to directv...

    For the most part that's true. I switched from Dish to DirecTV about 3 years ago after five good years with Dish. I remember I was ready to throw the entire thing out the window for about the first 3 months. A lot of the frustrations eased after that but I still miss the 3 hour guide, the DVR...
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    DTV does not qualify for WatchESPN?

    Time-Warner requires you to carry both internet and cable tv on your account to enable ESPN3. I believe ESPN3 is actually brought into the receiver box via the internet and is displayed that way. It used to be unique to TWC to have it that way, but may be migrating to other service providers, as...
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    new member ~ DVR has bad sensor and I have stuff on DVR I want to keep..DVR expander ?s.

    Don't mean to derail, but which DVR do you have? If it's an HDDVR, R15 or R16, you could just switch the remote to RF mode instead of IR and just keep the DVR you've got. You may need a new remote for $25 but it will fix your problem and as an added bonus you'll be able to change channels...
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    Is the HD GUI update strictly cosmetic or something more?

    That's like saying a door is just a way to get into and out of your house. If that were the case, people wouldn't spend the money on solid oak or metal doors, otherwise everyone would have a $40 bathroom door on the front of their house. The GUI is the first thing that everyone sees and uses...
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    Is the HD GUI update strictly cosmetic or something more?

    I forced the DL on two of my four receivers a week and a half ago and it is definitely an improvement. It's far more attractive and the menus have more of an iPhone feel to them with the icons. Even though it takes a couple more clicks to accomplish some tasks because of it, it wouldn't be...
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    Is the HD GUI update strictly cosmetic or something more?

    HD or not, the GUI was better looking, far quicker, more intuitive and overall easier to use than D*. I'm not saying it was perfect, but comparing E*'s GUI with D*'s current/old GUI is like comparing Legos or an Erector set to those big blocks made for toddlers. Ugly and slow. It's good to...
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    Is the HD GUI update strictly cosmetic or something more?

    That's what I was afraid of. Oh well, still looking forward to the new GUI since that's been my biggest complaint since switching over from E*.
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    Is the HD GUI update strictly cosmetic or something more?

    Just wondering if the HD GUI update changes anything as far as streaming local media to the HR24/H24 receivers. With my DLNA setup, I'm able to stream all of my locally stored media to any of the 4 receivers/DVRs. Playback is pretty seamless but I am unable to FFW or Rew through any of the...
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    New HD GUI

    Taking their sweet, frickin' time, aren't they.
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    Was about to leave DISH for Direct. I'm not sure after doing more research.

    Been with D* since March and the guide and look/feel of the interface is my single biggest complaint about the HR24. Sure, the fonts are bigger on D*, but the whole interface looks like it was designed by a grade schooler with a Commodore 64. E* took the time to add things like drop shadows...
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    Moved from Dish to Direct (Likes and Dislikes)

    Yeah, me too. It's just got more lag than the ViP Dish receivers. You'll get used to it.