Recent content by vgsantiago

Here's how you get the upgrade, as the installer is putting in my new HR20 as I write this. Sent an email stating how my local cable company is offering the HD-DVR for free. Plus some 3 month deals on programming, etc... Also stated how I'll save since I already get my phone and internet...

Did not see the Carolina\Dolphin game, but all the other games look fantastic here in San Diego. FOX has been the best HD local for me so far. And they were the last to come on-line out here. (i.e. weren't available during the original rollout)

If that happens the party is over D*!! Now I know what the $299.00 is for. To save up and throw a whole lot of money to the NFL to keep NFLST exclusively.

Since 1994, you obviously owe them some loyalty. The argument can be made if someone pays $299.00 to borrow a piece of equipment at least not make them commit for 2 years. But then again who'll leave after shelling out 3 bills.

Exactly, still do not understand what satellite providers are doing. I mentioned in a previous post, cable (COX) only charges you a lease\rental fee. No upfront cost. It's ridiculous to pay $299.00 plus a lease fee, I know D* calls it a "mirror fee". But's another way to try and deceive us.

Unfortunately Ch. 95 must serve multiple purposes, looks like they chose baseball this afternoon. Just as long when those Thursday night regular season games come on, it's also on Ch. 95 I'll be happy.

SD or SD-DVR Receiver=$4.00 per TV HD Receiver or HD-DVR Receiver=$9.95 per TV Also add $9.95 for DVR service. THese are per month costs.

Correct

Only if you want to watch (Premium channels, PPV, VOD) on that televison. For example when I was with them, my kids rooms did not have a box. no need for them to watch that stuff. But they got their "Cartoon Network, Nick, etc...)

Exactly

There is only 1 box to worry about, but yes you must send that back if you choose another provider. So essentially your renting it.

With the new lease program I think lease\mirror fee is the same. I'm comparing it to COX Communications where in order to view "Premium channels" a receiver is required, thus they charge a fee to rent\lease that receiver. At least they wouldn't charge someone $399 etc... I might be...

Your right, there would be no way to switch channels seperately. I just thought PIP would be something thrown in and common place on a high end receiver. Hard to buy into the fact it would add a huge amount to the cost. Still trying to digest paying $ up front for a receiver then a...

Doesn't seem too much was spent... DISH does it, COX Communications has it. I'm sure more do also. My Televsion does have the capability for PIP. So before I go on does the new HD-DVR receiver or any D* receiver have the ability to send 2 signals at once? Honestly never thought of trying.

How unfortunate, makes them sound cheap and not on the cutting edge. LIke Charper1 mentioned, maybe they feel it's not as popular but by now that should be standard. Like buying a new car and not getting the CD player. Being the Sports leader that should be top priority for football season...