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    CONTEST - Enter to Win: GEOSATpro DVR1100c w/15GB HDD, 90cm Dish - Complete System

    My favorite memory was hiding under a large pile of leaves while my brother set the dog loose to find me. He would run right to the pile and dig me out.
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    DISH Launches Palladia

    I've actually had Palladia for some time now as part of Dish's lowest HD-only package (Turbo HD Bronze). It seem odd that they require Platinum now.
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    Woo-hoo! A new dish channel!

    Check out channel 125. It appears to be a 24-hour loop of a margarine commercial disguised as a free karaoke service.
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    Uplink Activity 12/11/08 7:00 PM ET 19 changes Young GONE

    Another thing to keep in mind is that 30 cents can buy more than seven shares of Young broadcasting stock! Young is not a healthy company. Now is not a good time for them to be picking fights. Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard :: View topic - Young Broadcasting in Danger of Being Delisted by NASDAQ
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    942 What to do?

    1. The upgrade offer requires no programming commitment. 2. Your new receiver is leased, but if it is your only receiver, there should be no lease fee. 3. If you do not subscribe to an HD package, you should be able to get the "HD Enabling Fee" waived. Dish will work with you if you tell...
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    Contest: Free Fortec Star Dynamic Satellite Receiver

    I like NASA, especially when there is a space shuttle launch.
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    uick Question about TurboHD

    I'm not all that informed on the high-end packages, but I know for sure it is much more economical at the low-end. TurboHD Bronze contains basically the channels I want, all in HD. I find the SD channels quite annoying to watch now that I have a good HD TV set. TurboHD Bronze gives me 24...
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    Best way to upgrade from a 625 to a 622 or 722

    Some friends of mine just bought a HDTV. They asked me about Dish HDTV receivers and how much they cost. I was able to figure out that what they want is either a 622 or 722. They love the DVR capabilites and distribute video to a couple of other rooms in the house on channel 60. However, I'm...
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    HD Service Fee

    I have a related question. I was recently upgraded from a 942 to a 722. The "HD Enabling Fee" has been waived for me because such a fee did not exist for the 942. I typically only watch the major networks in HD, so this has worked well for me. I am tempted to at least try out upgrading...
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    Why DISH Is Doing So Poorly (Rant Inside)

    Chalk it up to Dish's inflexible policies and procedures. As much as I also dislike giving out my social security number, it would make sense if either 1) the receiver was leased or 2) programming was not paid in advance. I recall having to give my social security number to my electric...
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    "UrgentAction" 721 Swap: Beware Lease Fee

    Is this reasonable (or even possible)? I remember recently when I was in the checkout line with a very large purchase. The cashier asked me if I wanted to save 10% by signing up for the company's charge card. On this one, rare occasion, since I had such a large purchase and the savings...
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    Received upgrade letter 942 to 622, advice?

    I'm in the same situation, but I don't think you have a case your state's attorney general would take up. IF they would charge you are lease fee, then you might have a case, but they likely will waive any lease fees. IF they demanded you return your old 721, then you might have a case, but...
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    Why is Dish shutting down the 721?

    ... and don't forget the Point Dish channel (a personal favorite of mine).
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    Received upgrade letter 942 to 622, advice?

    So what does one do if they sign up for the upgrade and the technician brings a rebuilt 622 into your house expecting to install it? I certainly would want to have a new receiver rather than a rebuilt one, but I'm not sure I have grounds for rejecting a rebuilt one if that is what they bring on...
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    Received upgrade letter 942 to 622, advice?

    I am probably in a similar situation to you. I have a 942 and dropped the HD package a long time ago because it wasn't worth it. It seemed like the only HD I was watching was from local stations--and that was free. When I called the upgrade number they told me there would be no additional...
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    Received upgrade letter 942 to 622, advice?

    I have two that I can sell at the end of the month. I was planning on just salvaging the hard drives to use on my computers, but maybe I should look on eBay for current prices.
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    Eastern Arc When Moving?

    It would make sense to migrate a valued (i.e. high paying) customer like you right now, but I doubt Dish will. I would love to have a one-dish HD solution myself. I hear the Eastern Arc dish is in short supply. I also think you will need a new smart card. If I were in charge of Dish I...
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    Why is Dish shutting down the 721?

    I think that Dish Network will agree with you that you shouldn't have to pay any additional fees. If you didn't have lease fees before, you shouldn't have lease fees after. If you didn't have a phone line connected before, you shouldn't have to after. If you didn't have DVR fees before, you...
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    Google Spying on your viewing

    Hmmm. I wonder what the monitoring system will make of me after it sees I purchased the "Fresh Young Asses 3" pay-per-view immediately after watching "The 700 Club"?
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    Can I get Eastern Arc when Replacing my 942?

    ...other than Dish shutting down all 942s, which it sounds like they plan to do in the next month or so. It's kind of funny in that my 942 has been a rock-solid receiver since they stopped making any significant enhancements to the software. I'm usually an early adopter, but on this one, I'm...
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    Can I get Eastern Arc when Replacing my 942?

    Thanks for the quick responses! It sounds like I will be stuck with a 2 dish solution--Dish 500 + 61.5. I have an additional technical question. I have a tree problem. The only location I have that can receive 61.5 is at least 50 feet away from my Dish 500. I have legacy (non-DishPro)...
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    Can I get Eastern Arc when Replacing my 942?

    I have been holding off on upgrading my 942 to a MPEG4 receiver. The only HD I really watch is from the networks, and I receive them very well using an outdoor antenna. Yesterday I finally received a letter stating that they need me to call and schedule a replacement for my receiver. I think...
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    DTV Pal

    The DTVPal logo looks a lot like TiVo's. Do I smell another lawsuit coming on? :)
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    DTV Pal

    Last year I think there was a general expectation in the industry that most simple (non-DVR) set top boxes would all sell for about $40. Some with extra features--such as a universal remote control, s-video output or program guide--would sell for slightly more. But if you would settle for a...
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    Need an Antenna Reccommendation

    My channel 12 Jointenna is on its way and I plan on trying this experiment right after the transition. WZZM and WGVU are 18-degrees apart for me.