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And in the case of Logo and BET-J, they don't even have HD feeds yet, but they only sell them to HD customers.

I used to listen to The System and my wife liked U-Pop. I'm kind of annoyed that XM pulled them from paying customers months ago, but apparently, DirecTV was still getting them until now. Of course, I'm annoyed with practically everything XM has done since the merger. Steepest customer...

Yes, there's plenty of HD on Travel Channel. And never stretch-o-vision. No Discovery channel stretches. (They do not technically own Travel Channel anymore, but I think they still operate it.) Discovery actually does a partial zoom on 4:3 programming, widening the picture slightly, but...

There has always been overlapping call letters across different types of stations. However, they are usually because they are owned by the same company and request it. Like, up in Flagstaff, we have KAFF-AM and KAFF-FM, but they play different music. A Phoenix-guy should know that...remember...

I thought it wasn't even launching until the 8th... Comcast Networks:

O&A are an acquired taste, but Ron & Fez are on the same channel, and that's the best radio show out there. IMO

I'm not a big fan of TiVO, but I know it works well. This might be the thing that gets me to drop DISH and their recent shenanigans. DISH has the channel edge at this moment for my tastes, but a high quality DVR will make it easier for me to switch when that inevitably changes.

I totally agree with you, BUT... When I said that this wasn't a very exciting announcement when it came out (which it wasn't, and that's all I said), you jumped down my throat and said stuff like "They said over 30, and this isn't even 30, just you wait, blah blah blah." I took it literally...

At least try to make sense if you're going to argue. There's nothing to argue about anyway. I said I opened this thread expecting to read something that would blow me away. It didn't. I never said they weren't CAPABLE of doing something cool. But as of this moment, all they've done is put...

I was just about to say the opposite. I opened this thread expecting it to be the death blow to get me to switch from DISH. Whoo-hoo...four channels...one of which is already on DISH, and one which they will have by this weekend. Yawn. The 1080p is cool, but DISH accidentally leaked a webpage...

People obsess on these numbers too much. DISH and DirecTV both use fake numbers. But they are based on SOME sort of skewed reality. If DirectTV claims 100 for a long time, and then switches to 130, then you know more are coming. Maybe not 30 more, but something. And that's good. DISH may...

True, a lot of channels show little HD, but that's a different argument. I believe there are easily 35 more HD "Capable" feeds either available or launching by years end. I know a few weeks ago, I counted 42 that DISH could pick up by years end. Direct has more than DISH overall, but DISH...

Can't live without Ron & Fez.

First sign of someone about to write home about something. ;)

I don't have a problem with people spreading rumors. I don't have a problem with people being wrong. (I've sure done both quite a few times!) I have a problem with people spreading baseless rumors that they themselves made up because they couldn't understand simple technology, THEN mocking...

Every single one of your posts in this thread in this thread are the same. 1)You tell us that we "fail to understand", and then follow it up with information that everyone already knows (but is apparently news to you). 2)You then tell us a fairy tale, followed by the explanation that you...

No, I fail to understand how a computer 3000 miles away can "read" information on a card in my house without a return channel. Just saying the word "read" over and over doesn't make it true or possible. It's just semantics. Most of what you're saying makes sense...and it isn't that much...

(gurgle gurgle, COUGH) Yeah, man, and you can see ANY movie you want. DirecTV just READS YOUR MIND, and sees what kind of movie you want to see. And the little people inside the TV just act it out, man. (passes bong to left)

Nope, I love my 942. Well, the DVR portion of it anyway. The digital outputs are another story. :)

"BUZZZ" HBO has always tried to treat Cinemax as if it's a "full priced" service. At one time, Cinemax really differentiated itself and was the only premium I subscribed to on cable. But it's always been seen as a 3rd or 4th string by most. Somewhere in the early 90s, when Showtime started...

I often dropped into Sears in the 12-18 months before I finally got my HD set. I wouldn't have bought anything there, but I live in a rural area and they had the best selection. Plus they actually had HD sources on most of their sets, unlike the discount chains. Here are my two favorite...

I suppose the dish would be big no matter what. But it is interesting that ONE oversized LNB will cover 128 transponders, and it takes two more to get the last 11. Putting the 3 transponders at 110 on HD duty was smart, but what will be the point a couple years from now? If it were on the...

Hmmm, since the HD is supposed to be going to the Spaceways, why would you even need the 110 or 119 LNBs unless you had locals on 119 or wanted spanish programming? Does anyone know if a dish could be made considerably smaller if you just wanted 99/101/103? Or is it going to be huge no matter...

Can Lurch or someone else explain the wiring? The pictures are confusing. 99/101/103 are on one giant LNB- that makes sense. But the multiswitch shows two inputs for 99/101 even/odd and two for 103/110/119 even/odd. It appears there are four outputs off the monster LNB, and two little black...

Lyngsat used to be the "front line", reporting test channels. Now, there are legit channels that have been up for WEEKS on Dish Network that still aren't on Lyngsat. (Specifically Voom channels mirrored at 129.) I now consider any info on there to be suspect.