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    Why are there still SD channels?

    I realize that 15-16 yrs ago I was on the cutting edge of HDTV, having an HDTV when nobody had one. Now that we are in 2016, why does Direct TV or Dish carry any channels that are still broadcast in SD. This is something I just dont understand. We have about full deployment of HDTV and SD...
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    Dish Customer Service Appalling-Glad I left

    Many years ago when I signed up with Dish there was definitely a value proposition. Later they started to get HD and many people like me did not like the service from my cable company. Over the past few years I put up with their channel disputes with providers. I was paying for everything but...
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    Buying Genie Equiment Drectly?

    I just signed up with Direct and have a Genie44 so this is not for me but I was wondering. Doesn't save an upgrading customer to buy the Genie equipment they want rather than paying the monthly equipment fee to Direct Tv. You can sell the used equipment in a few yrs if needed as well. Rob
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    Buying Hopper Equipment Instead of Contract?

    I just left Dish after 13 yrs but I was wondering about this for others who are having issues with Dish regarding upgrades and such to the new Hopper. Isnt it cheaper for those customers to just buy the Hopper themselves and not sign a 24 month equipment agreement. Based on what Dish charges I...
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    Hopping off the Hopper Zone?

    After being a Dish subscriber for 13+ years I am thinking of jumping ship. Looking at the new costs of the new Hopper to upgrade my 722K between the initial receiver cost on top of my current bill (Everything pack + locals + superstations) For many years I felt Dish was the best bang for the...
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    Dumping Non HD Channels?

    Since it is 2013 dont you guys think Dish should dump NON HD channels. I cant see any real need to carry any non HD channels. If they decide to add any channels in 2013 they shoudl be HD only. Am I off base? Just wondering. Non HD content looks terrible on todays HD tvs.
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    My Dish Bill Getting out of Hand Any Ideas?

    My Dish bill is really getting up there. It has been creeping up for years and now with tax at $161.00 a month. I have two receivers 722's with The Everything 250+HD Package+HBO/SHOWTIME/CINEMAX/STARZ. Also have two packs of locals. Are others paying this high. I have no conract with them...
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    This is the Most Obnoxious Site of All Time

    I have been on the Internet for roughly 20 yrs. I have never seen a single website as obnoxious as this one. So many Popups that keep loading and loading over the content. Pages load so slow because they are burdened by a ton of popups ads and all these moving elements. I understand you guys...
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    Postcard Special offer from Dish?

    Got a postcard in the mail from dish for being a good customer. If I commit to another two years I can get 235.00 in credits or 320.00 in credits plus another hddvr receiver. (says 6.00 a month dvr charges I currently have the everything package with two dvrs-the vip722 on both. I was...
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    722 Noise Hard drive at Night?

    I just got my 722 units this week. I have one 722 in my bedroom. My wife turned it off/pulled the plug at night because she says it is constantly making noise. Is this so? My old receiver a few years ago used to do the same thing and I had to pull the plug every night. My last on the 501 did not...
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    Cost to Add a Room wiring?

    I have an installer coming tomm to set up the 722 units and install the hd dish. I was thinking about asking him to wire and additional room for me to put one of my old 501s in that room. What is the going rate for that (cost of extra room) Appreciate any info. Hopefully I get a decent...
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    622 Live Recording more than one show?

    Does the Dish 622 have the ability to watch a LIVE show and record another live show at the same time? My parents have the 622 and they have no clue. I looked briefly at their manual and didnt catch it myself. Appreciate any info on this. What are the recording capabilies while watching...
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    Finally Upgrading to HD 722!-Questions

    I am finally upgrading my 501 DVR units. Called Dish tonight and spoke to India. (his name is tom :)-sure) TOm tells me I can get two 722 units for 199.00 each less ($100.00 rebate each) and get the HD pack for 6 months FREE with 18 month comittment. Also tells me the dvr charge is $5.99 per...
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    Dish N Up Receiver Upgrade Questions

    I have been a long term Dish customer 6 years plus. I have HD equipment and have had one HD set for a few years. I was waiting for HD recording before I upgraded to an HD service. Current I have the EVERYTHING PACKAGE/Locals etc. My current bills has been 120.00 for the past few years. I...
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    Need Suggestions for Equipment/Install

    My parents want a Dish Network setup. Curently they have cable but upgraded their TVS this week and added three Hi def plasma TVS. They want DVR functions on their main living room TV. As a new Dish customer what should equipment should they ask for. They want Americas 250 and no movie...
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    Fuel TV? Any Chance at all in 2007?

    My godson is in Action sports. He is on Fuel tv all the time. Is there any chance Dish adds the channel this year. They have all sorts of junk channels added so why not something that kids and teens seem to like? Does Fox own the channel? I get Americas Everything and the ktchen sink right now...
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    Recordign HD through VIP 622

    If I upgrade to VIP 622 do I need to pay for HD locals from Dish in order to record on the pvr in hd. I currently have HD through my own installed antenna. I heard the HD channels through dish are not as good as OTA. Thanks Rob
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    Should I stay or go? Upgrae questions and issues?

    A few questions. I am a long time dish network owner with 2 hdtvs but have not upgraded from my 501 units. If I upgrade with Dishnetwork I would want two 622 receivers under the lease program. I currently get AT 250, all movie channels, locals package 8.99, and maint contract for a total of...