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    Plasma/LCD TV...how long do they last?

    I just purchased a Vizio 55" LCD set on January 3rd. The 42" plasma I had up until then lost it's picture. It was an Audiovox and did not last even 3 years. I don't think they even make flat screens anymore. I would never buy another plasma set. Mine put out alot of heat and used 400w of power...
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    Fall 2009 HD Local HD Launches

    PBS HD has been active for a few days now for those of us served by the Birmingham, AL DMA. Channel 10 (WBIQ) is now HD.
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    Will DirecTV add Hallmark Movie Channel?

    I had Hallmark Movie Channel when I was with Dish Network up until 4/2008. I watched maybe one movie on the channel. All the stuff is so old, I just wasn't interested. I would really like to have Lifetime HD, Travel Channel HD, WGN America HD, ESPNU HD.
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    Song Name Game...

    BABY COME BACK - PLAYER :)
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    No way randy ortion should still be the champ.

    I know what you are saying. I'm so tired of seeing Orton and his crew cheat and win I'm sick. The story line has gone on waaaay too long. It's time we see HHH and Shawn Michaels back on top again. Maybe a reunion of DX or something. Anything would be better than the crap we are seeing now.
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    H21 1080P

    Hi, PMKS. I also noticed my H21's were sluggish after the latest software update. Instead of a smooth crawl the guide just jumps all of a sudden. The channel changes are also much slower. I think this update was a setback.
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    PEACHTREE TV ATLANTA BRAVES BASEBALL

    I was a Dish cusomer for nearly 6 years but I had to switch to DirecTV in 2008 in order to get Peachtree TV. Last year they ran DirecTV commercials over & over but this season they have a raw broadcast with no commercials. When the announcers break, they stay with a shot from way up high behind...
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    Caller ID Problem

    I have noticed that since DirecTV added the "scoreguide" feature my caller id display doesn't work on those channels. It works fine when not tuned to a sports channel that offers scoreguide. Any suggestions?
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    Has Directv lost that HD leader feeling!

    I had Dish for 6 years before making the switch to DirecTV in April of 2008. I would think at some point that Direct has to fire back with more national HD or start loosing subs to Dish. They can't just be satisfied with the status quo. If Direct doesn't come through, I may consider going back...
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    "If Ever I Would Leave D*"

    I love my Directv. I've been a customer for about a year now (switched from Dish) and I've saved about $400.00. I also have much better signal strength. It's not uncommon for me to experience a thunderstorm with very heavy rain and no signal loss. With Dish, a slight t'storm and no signal. I do...
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    Any good wrestling news sites?

    I found a good wrestling news sight in Canada that doesn't overload you with pop up ads. The web address is CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - SLAM! Wrestling News/Rumours -- If you have trouble with that web address just search for "Slam Wrestling" in webcrawler or any good search engine.
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    First Month's Bill

    It will take about 2 or 3 bills before your rebate is applied. You will have to delete the premiums (HBO, etc.) after the 3 months unless you want to pay for them. They won't delete them automatically. Go ahead and keep your free premiums for the 3 months, it's a good deal. It won't cost you...
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    Movie X111 On NBC HD Feed Has Audio Problems

    I am receiving it from WVTM channel 13 in Birmingham, AL (one of my locals). I also have an antenna that I can receive the local stations HD feeds off of and the HD feed off the antenna also has the problem. Must be a local affiliate concern. Thanks.
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    Movie X111 On NBC HD Feed Has Audio Problems

    The movie currently on NBC (8-10PM CST Sunday) has terrible audio, even some buzzing sounds noticeable. The SD feeds audio of the same movie seems fine. Is anyone else hearing this? Thanks.
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    Purchasing HDTV-Need Advice

    From my experience I would recommend something no less than 42". I have a 42" Plasma and wished I had one a little larger. It is 720p and has a great picture. I know someone that has a DLP and the picture is awful when watching football at the time of day the stadium has part of the field...
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    LCD OR DLP?

    I currently have a 42" plasma set (Audiovox) and I am looking to upgrade to a larger screen (50 to 60"). I am considering a Mitsubishi 60" DLP set and I have also looked at 52" LCD sets by Samsung, Philips and Sony. The Mitsubishi goes for 1,400.00 at Best Buy, the Samsung goes for $1,999.00 at...
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    Is there a way to record without a DVR?

    Thanks to both of you guys. I feel so stupid. I have been tinkering with audio equipment for 40 years and I guess I put my hands in gear before I put my brain in gear. My Panasonic vcr had an input button on the remote where you can toggle between line inputs or channel inputs (channel 3 or 4)...
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    Is there a way to record without a DVR?

    Since I changed to DirecTv and got two H21 HD receivers, I find that I can't record to my vcr because the H21's require a B band converter inline to the receivers. I tried using a splitter but that resulted in no signal. Is there a way to record to my VCR or is a receiver with DVR capability...
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    Making the Jump

    Hi Tim, I was a Dish customer for nearly six years and switched to DirecTv in April of '08. I have no regrets and I think you'll be well satisfied. I think the HR20 is silver and the HR21 is black. I think you'll probably get the HR21. I got two H21's when I switched. I have HD but not the...
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    Final Dish Bill After Switching To DirecTV

    Since I subscribed to Dish in November of 2002, the credit card I gave them has been destroyed because of a privacy issue. I guess I'll just wait to see if they send me a bill in a few weeks.
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    Final Dish Bill After Switching To DirecTV

    I switched to DirecTV April 5, 2008 and cancelled Dish the same day. I have yet to receive a final bill from Dish. My 18 month contract would have been up in October of this year, so I should have had a penalty to pay. They sent me a box and I returned the HD receiver, remote and LNB about 10...
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    Difference between H20 & H21

    From what I've read, the H20 is silver and has an OTA tuner built in and the H21 (I have this one) is black with no OTA tuner. Both are HD receivers and are MPEG-4 capable.
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    Another successful E* to D* convert

    I'm a former Dish Network customer (nearly 6 years). Here's a perspective after being a DirecTV customer for 10 days. I love USA HD and all the other HD channels. My signal is much stronger. My area was under a tornado warning recently (Central Alabama) and I only lost the signal for about 10...
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    The "Just switched to D*" bandwagon

    I switched to DirecTV from Dish on Sat 4/5. Main reason was HD, 2nd reason was to see Braves games on Peachtree TV on channel 617 (I live in Central Alabama), 3rd reason Friday Night Lights coming to DirecTV in October (New Episodes). Install went flawlessly and only took a couple of hours...
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    Bad HD News!!

    I am a former Dish customer. Cancelled Saturday after having DirecTV installed. Just got off the phone with a Dish CSR. He called me asking why I cancelled. I told him about the HD Direct has that Dish doesn't, DirecTV is showing new episodes of Friday Night Lights this fall and DirecTV added...