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    DirecTV MPEG4 Rollout to begin

    Have already seen it, no ICON option logo EPG, just plain old boring text. I don't understand why D* chose to step backwards. When I asked if it supported 480i SD component, uhh well, component is dead don't you know, but S-Vid is just as good. Yet another slow sloppy EPG, but have been told...
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    DirecTV introducing new DVR tomorrow 10/9

    Also interesting from this standpoint, D* and E* are having a hard time up selling DVR's these days since most that wanted them now have them and the remaining potential scoff at additional fees on top of mirroring fees when told. Also, who is going to jump on D*'s unproven Tivo clone for the...
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    What would D* be like today if under Original Management or Echostar?

    HD retention is difficult for both D* & E* currently. Many subs do not see the standard HD Pak as a value beyond the free 3 mo trial offer while free HD broadcast nets, premium HD subscriptions for HBO / Showtime, and NFL HD Ticket are considered by most, a better value. The #1 sub reason for...
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    What would D* be like today if under Original Management or Echostar?

    Not to worry, D8 is headed towards 101 as we speak.