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    Dropping Directv for Xfinity X1

    although I still have a few months to go in my Directv commitment, I'm seriously thinking of switching. Actually I have an install appoitment set for the end of this month, so my Directv commitment charge will only be $40. I currently have Directv with Genie and three mini's w/ HBO and my bill...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    My Directv bill lost my new customer credits and now is $142 for a Genie and three mini's with HBO. Although I hate Comcast, I'm considering switching back since I already pay them for Internet. In south Florida, Comcast is the only high speed internet option at least in my area (Ft...
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    Directv or dish?

    I'm in the process of ditching Comcast for either Directv or Dish Directv - $68 1-12 months. $94 12-24 months for total choice with 4 HD TV setup with Genie and three Genie minis Dish - $73 months 1-12 then $98 months 12-24 for Americas choice and hopper plus joeys Or $98 a month with a free...
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    Repost, but time running out

    Originally Posted by johnml I am considering switching to Xfinity. I've been informed my neighborhood has been upgraded to fiber. I've been a Directv customer for ten years and really like it. I currently have 3 HD-DVR's and one standard. Xfinity was in my neighborhood yesterday pitching...
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    Xfinity vs. directv

    Sorry for the double post, just trying to get some feedback I am considering switching to Xfinity. I've been informed my neighborhood has been upgraded to fiber. I've been a Directv customer for ten years and really like it. I currently have 3 HD-DVR's and one standard. Xfinity was in my...
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    Xfinity vs. Directv

    I am considering switching to Xfinity. I've been informed my neighborhood has been upgraded to fiber. I've been a Directv customer for ten years and really like it. I currently have 3 HD-DVR's and one standard. Xfinity was in my neighborhood yesterday pitching their new service - every channel...
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    Free HD for existing customers ?

    Im sure this has been posted before, but I cant find it. I just saw the Dish commercial and they are still offering HD free. Is Directv doing anything about it ? Thanks -
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    Sirius FM reception

    Help ! Does anybody know where I can get a new "old" sirius receiver ? I have the original sportster and recently bought a sportster 5, but the reception was too crappy. I transfer my radio daily from personal to work vehicle, so a FM antenna extender wont work (especially in my work truck)...
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    Directv On demand questions ?

    I came accross the Directv On demand channel and cant figure out how to get any channels ? A friend told me I need a Linksys gaming adapter. I'm not sure about this. Wouldnt Directv supply a peice of equipment if needed ? I have a wireless internet connection, so theres no way to plug the...
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    Cnn Hd ?

    Does CNNHD have any shows in HD ? I was looking and didnt see any. :confused::confused:
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    replacing HR10 ?

    I currently have a HR10-250, a HR20-700 and a standard DVR. I recommitted to two years about a year ago. I want to switch my HR10 to a HR20, what are my chances of getting one for free ? or at a greatly reduced price ? My HR10 is starting to flake out on me. When changing channels on the HR10...
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    New prices ?

    I noticed on my bill that total choice plus went from $48.99 to $51.99 and HBO went from $12 to $13. Is this raise for everybody ? I was told this was across the board and everyone received the raise but I also heard that existing subscribers were locked in at the "old" rates. Is this true ...
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    Protection plan replacements

    I have a HR10-250 that I received in July. I think its starting to go bad. Has anybody in my situation had a HR-10 replaced and received a HR20 ( with the protection plan ) ? When I received my HR10, The CSR assured me that it would be swapped out free when the new HR20 became available, But...
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    HI-DEF local question

    Im sure this has already been asked but I cant seem to find it. To get your local channels in HI-DEF do you need to subscribe to the HI-DEF package ? I want to move my HR10 to a bedroom and get the new HR20 ( but the OTA option disabled)for the living room, But I am unsure if I'll continue to...
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    Hr10 - Hr20

    Anybody actually get a HR20 free ? Reason I'm asking is when I first got my free HR10-250 in July 06 I've had multiple retention rep's tell me they will swap it out for freewhen the new HR20's are available. I'm thinking of getting one and moving the HR10 to the bedroom if I can get a HR20 for...
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    Survivor not in HI-DEF

    I know my family is one of the last to actually like survivor. Just pissed it's the new season and its not in HI-DEF:mad:
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    Deleting channels on a HR10-250 ???

    :confused: Anybody know how to delete channels on a HR10-250 ? I'm in the Miami area and get alot of spanish channels which I want to delete so I dont have to go through them. Any ideas ? Is it even possible ? I tried unchecking them from the channels I receive, but i still get them. I know you...
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    Getting started ???

    How does one even get started in this ? Im interested but dont even know where to start ? I live in Ft Lauderdale and cant even find satellite companies.:confused: I dont know where to get equipment ? Is it expensive to start ? complicated ?
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    Dolphins game

    CBS not broadcasting the Dolphins & Rams game in HI-DEF ? WTF ???:mad:
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    Heavy pixelation problems only on HI-DEF channels

    :confused: I had Directv send a tech out today to fix a pixelation problem with my HI-DEF channels. The HI-DEF channels (70-80) break up with heavy pixelation during the day, rarely at night. The Directv Tech from Directv ( not Mastec ) Said it sounds like I need a new LNB's ? The tech that...
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    E/W network feeds

    Anybody living in a covered city ( w/ locals ) and get the E/W network feeds ? Ive heard of some people actually getting the CSR's to activate them even though there in area covered by local network channels. I get the Miami networks, But I would like to try to get the big ones ( if even...
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    Reciever Info ??? Lease Vs. Owned

    It seems that everybody wants to own equipment, But I don't see the advantages ? I just got a free (leased) HR10-250 and from what I read on these post are that I'm still Charged $4.99 a month but instead of calling it a mirror fee its a lease fee plus its covered ( all I pay is S/H ) Is this...
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    AT9 installation nightmare !!!

    I had a AT9 installed a few weeks ago along with a Directv supplied OTA antenna. The OTA antenna wasn't getting all the networks, so Directv gave me a credit to buy a new correct antenna. When i was installing the new antenna I noticed that my new AT9 dish's LNB's are connected to the arm that...
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    AT9 install - OTA antenna not working ??

    I had my 5LNB dish installed today and just noticed my locals are not coming in. I get my locals in HI-DEF through a OTA antenna. I'm pretty sure he didn't even touch the antenna and it looks like its hooked up - It's coming into a 6x8 multi-switch. Is it possible the switch is bad ? there are a...
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    AT9 install suggestions / Ideas

    I'm having a 5LNB installed Friday. My existing dish is mounted on the north side of my house to my fascia board then pointing southwest( the foot print of the bracket is bigger than the fascia board ( it hangs below the fascia board about 2 1/5" ), so its kinda shaky ) Do I need some under the...
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