Recent content by trenton76

My thoughts: a) Why is everyone so eager to defend Directv's awful CSR? I've been off an on with them over the years and it's *ALWAYS* a hassle. As iceturkee mentioned, they eventually make good but let's not pretend like the CSR's don't lie their asses off by making promises they can't...

I came here tonight looking for the exact same thing. A master list would be nice to make an easy Favorites List. I have no need to view any standard def channels during my channel flipping.

Thanks, OP! I was not aware that they offered any deals to returning customers. It only took one phone call and I was able to get free HR20 (actually $19.95 delivery + two year commitment) as well as many other similar credits that you got. Free HR20: $299 (admittedly everyone pays $200 or...

I think you need to have your directv bill sent to a PO Box (or family or friend) in some other state. It's not like you actually need to see your bill anyway if you sign up for online billing. Or forget Extra Innings since mlb.tv is GREAT! I can't say enough good things about the 700k feed...

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but signing up through PlasmaConcepts means: a) You don't get whatever free promo item (portable dvd player) DTV offers. b) You must pay the shipping fee for the leased equipment - which is free when signing up through DTV. It's only fair to compare apples to...

With due respect, it seems the Qwest/Verizon/Bell South promotions are currently the best deals for signing up new DirecTV service for those who qualify. This is a good deal and we understand you make a profit on each signup but your blanket statement (issued as if a fact) isn't necessarily true.

So there is ZERO advantage to owning Directv equipment, correct? I have two modified tivos but they're standard def. To keep costs down, I think I'd do one HD/DVR and use one of my tivo dvr receivers... unless I get a new HDTV for football season then I'd need to throw away the old receiver...

It appears you added it incorrectly by viewing "a la carte pricing". The digipic packages include one digital receiver in the $64.75 price. It's $8/mo to add DVR to it and $6.95 to add HD to it. So $15/mo for one HD/DVR box. Not that I'm suggesting $15/mo is a good price... My expiring...

"Sign up for DIRECTV service today and for $69.99/mo for 12 months, you’ll get the CHOICE XTRA™ package plus NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and 12 months of HBO®, Starz®, SHOWTIME® movie packages. This exclusive offer is not available on verizon.com. To get this offer, please contact your local Verizon...

I honestly don't believe you're representing your cable fees fairly. For instance, I've moved several times and have had switched between cable and DTV a couple times and have NEVER paid for cable installation anywhere. I did, however, pay $99 for the Directv pole in my backyard! It also...

If I did the Sunday Ticket promo, $69/mo for 4 months and then switched to Choice Plus HD (I think it's $55), you would give approx $84 bonus, correct? Fair enough! Two people signing up for Premier: Me: $120 bonus plus $60 referral bonus = $180 for me Brother: $120 bonus Total: $300...

True, and I said a few times... I'm not too worried about picture quality. I only mentioned it since PQ seemed to be the #1 reason people were willing to pay more for Directv. I'm not fanatical about tv. I just want a reasonable bill each month. I'm disappointed that DTV now charges an...

I did read all the posts. Some people claim it's cheaper but they don't show the math trying to prove it. Logically speaking, it's really difficult to be less expensive once you consider the immediate $500 upfront to cover the two LEASED hd/drv receivers. The only way to make the math work...

Everyone is citing great picture quality as a reason for paying more for Directv but now I just read Scott's review where he claims standard def channels were so poor they were almost unwatchable! I wish I could see for myself. IMO, if Directv believed their product was superior, they...

Please explain how you calculated $120. From what I see, new subscribers never pay $99/mo for 12 months. The first 4 months are $70/mo, lowering your bonus to $108, correct? Also, based on my math, it appears 5% credit off the bill could never be worth more than the $50 that Directv is...