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    Anyone downgrade their subscriptions and gone to NETFLIX for the movies?

    Sure did! I did this back when HBO cancelled Deadwood. Have NOT missed it at all. First off I rarely use the streaming, I usually get the disks, and so have perfect sound and picture. If we watch a show I mail it on Day1, Day2 they get it, and by day3 I have the next one. EVERYTHING you miss on...
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    FX begins to feel the ratings effect.

    I'm a hockey fan, and really want to see my game, but I'm with Dish on this. What, they have 14 million subscribers, Fox won't keep it off that long. It's like a year or two back when Comedy Central was pulled. They were gone a week or so, then back. These channels can't afford to lose 14...
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    Question on HD DVR's current on Dish

    Thanks everyone for the replies. They didn't ask me anything about the setup, I had just told her that I wanted to put in HD. I've been a customer for a VERY long time, I figured that's why the $15. I did tell her that I wanted to make sure the one I got could work with the external drive, and...
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    Question on HD DVR's current on Dish

    Hi, I think I will be pulling the pin, and moving to an HD TV in early October. I called Dish and they will upgrade my setup for a total of $15. But they would not tell me for sure which HD DVR I would get. Should I be holding out for on model over another? My main concern is recording space...
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    Lost all timers on 510 PVR

    Thanks for the help. I did have a lot of "No Info" in the guide before this happened (though it seemed only on the 'local' channels. I had the first game of the stanley cup set to record, and it did record. But when I turned on the TV it was 'black'. Then I rebooted, got live programming back...
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    Lost all timers on 510 PVR

    Hi - Looking to see if anyone has the same problem. The other day the timers did not update and were 'missing' from the list. I put the one I was concerned on then figured I'd do the rest the next day. The ones "missing" showed up overnight and all was back to normal. Tonight ALL of the...
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    Problem with recording "non-new" programs when set for "new" only

    I find this usually happens for me when the guide shows the air date prior to 2000. The Daily Show when in repeats will show an air date of 1997 and it picks it up as new.
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    HBO Cost

    I also have been using Netflix and dropped the HBO. For $18 a month you can get 3 movies at a time, plus stream others. Plus the main thing I liked about HBO was a couple of the series they canceled. The one or two I still like, I just wait until they come out on DVD then order them via Netflix...
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    Versus Removed Sept 1 from DirecTV

    The only thing difficult about baseball is trying to stay awake for the whole game. Someone mentioned about D* putting it in a more expensive tier. D* did try to do that, that's when the disagreement started.
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    Looking for Advise on a new TV/Sat setup

    Hi, Thought I'd look for advice here since everyone knows so much on the subject :) My current setup is dying, so I'm thinking I'd upgrade since I've got to replace things anyway. I've attached a picture of my current setup to hopefully make it clearer. I'd like to go with an HD setup...
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    HELP: Anyone still got the July/August 2009 Promo For Exisiting Members?

    Hi, I was saving it, as I was hoping to take advantage of it. The promo code was/is RET370. There were 2 offers, one for HD DVR, 12 monthly credits of $10, free hbo and showtime for 3 months, and Free HD channels for 3 months ($30 value). The other was 12 credits of $10, Free HBO and Showtime...
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    NHL Network Question

    Hi, Man, I had a hell of a time finding out about getting the NHL Network (NOT Center Ice). Called Dish, and even they had a hard time finding out anything. Finally told me that the only way I can get it is as a part of the $5.99 a month multi-sports package. Really don't want to do...
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    Split internet drop? Please help!

    Hi, I'm sure this is something that can be done, not sure sure what I need. I have no internet near the TV and I have a slingbox. So I put in a node from a Linksys home wiring near the TV for the Sling. What I would like to do now, is use Netflix streaming, but I don't want to have to keep...
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    HD Setup Recommends?

    Hi, Haven't been on here a while to post, but I figured this is the place to come. Currently have a 508 and a 510 PVR. Have been pretty happy with them overall. I'm thinking of getting a HD TV after the holidays and am wondering which HD PVR I should try and get along with it. How much is...
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    Copy a Starforce Protected CD?

    It's a DVD-RW by the way
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    Copy a Starforce Protected CD?

    No, it said at the start that it was Starforce. I didn't see the drivers they say can get installed. After I tried to make a copy, I tried to show it to my wife tonight. Now the regular DVD player says that it's unformatted. However if I put it in a computer it works fine (so far). I'd never...
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    Copy a Starforce Protected CD?

    Hi, Just got back from Mexico where I bought a disk of us swimming with the dolphins. A great, fun thing. However, I would like to make a backup of the disk they gave us (and I paid extra for). Turns out it's protected by something called Starforce DRM. I've been off and on trying out how to...
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    Any Guide to Name Based Record on 510?

    Hi, I have looked to see if I can find a post with how to work the name based recording on a 510. I have issues almost daily, so there could be something I'm missing. I set timers as a one time, and they go away. I cannot record a show in progress, like I used to. Works like it did, but no...
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    What is wrong with 510 name based recording?

    I've had nothing but trouble since they did the name based crap. Newest issue. I had a reboot last night while watching a show. It rebooted 5 or 6 times before it stopped and let me go back. Now all the 'record new' timers seem to be screwed up? I had the Daily Show set to record starting...
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    the best way to record shows?

    Sheesh - I don't like it I don't like the new features for the most part. I have a 510 and they upgraded me to the name based recording. It's a pain in the a**. I've skipped one showing (a repeat) at least 6 times this week, and it still pops up. I like the idea of 'record only new episodes'...
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    Dish reruns every 3 hours ridiculous??

    Evidently not long. I agree with an earlier post, get a DVR, then who cares? I haven't watched 'TV that sucked' since I got the first one 9 or so years ago (all of 9 hours record time).
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    Answer from Dish on 501/510 Timer Problems

    Wow, I gotta say, this impressed me. I sent the email (all the way down, figure you want the answer first). Within 2-3 hours she left a VM on my home phone, I wasn't home yet. Here is the email she sent as a follow up. SatelliteGuy moderator I also posted this in my thread about problems with...
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    Time Change Problem 510/501

    Answer from Dish on PVR 510/501 problems Wow, I gotta say, this impressed me. I sent the email (all the way down, figure you want the answer first). Within 2-3 hours she left a VM on my home phone, I wasn't home yet. Here is the email she sent as a follow up. Jim, Thank you for your...
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    Time Change Problem 510/501

    Killing them and re-do didn't work for me. Once it turned on again all were off 1 hour again. I'd try a couple, but leave the rest until you can see if it worked or not.
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    Time Change Problem 510/501

    Any idea what "very soon" translates to usually? Normally I just kind of brush off these things, but there has been SEVERAL issues over the last couple of months. Each time something new and just as one stops being a problem something new comes up. I'm more upset with them right now than I've...