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  1. joeb2112

    Lifetime offers $200 to Dump Dish

    ha - "where's my burrito...where's my burrito!" I never watched the channel anyhoo - I just want the 2 benjamins to cover my switch to D*!
  2. joeb2112

    Lifetime offers $200 to Dump Dish

    not sure - nothing I could find on the Lifetime site - http://www.lifetimetv.com/about/dish.html stated the offer - but the mention of the $200 has been picked up by a few wire services - so I too I'm unclear on how to collect..
  3. joeb2112

    Lifetime offers $200 to Dump Dish

    so where's my $200?? "Lifetime Ads Say 'Dump Dish' From Bloomberg News Lifetime Networks, known for its tear-jerker television movies, is running newspaper and TV ads asking viewers to "dump Dish" after EchoStar Communications Corp.'s Dish Network dropped the channels. Lifetime...
  4. joeb2112

    5 LNB installation problems

    Both the tech and I cancelled my install today due to his concerns of mounting the AT9 on the SE corner of my two story home. Since I have a spanish tile roof - the overhang under the rain gutters would not allow for the bracket to be mounted securely. Looks like it's either a tripod install...
  5. joeb2112

    switching from E* to D* - need 2 HD receivers

    thanks for the help guys!! Robert fixed me right up - what a great guy!!! looking forward to D* soon - and leaving the land of Charlie behind.. Thanks again!!!
  6. joeb2112

    switching from E* to D* - need 2 HD receivers

    thank you , thank you, thank you! I'll be in touch tomorrow !!!
  7. joeb2112

    switching from E* to D* - need 2 HD receivers

    Thanks - live in Upland - so I should be ok - thanks for the info though!!
  8. joeb2112

    switching from E* to D* - need 2 HD receivers

    did a quick search - on this forum and google - planning on moving over to Direct asap - and want to leverage the current promos. I have 3 TV's - 2 that are HD , one SD = 3 receivers needed. Also live in San Bernardino County , presume (since I get CBS HD on Dish) would qualify for HD locals...
  9. joeb2112

    need help deciding on AEK or Value Pak?

    I'm stuck - I have (2) 811's, a 510 and a 508 - so far I have just the AT150 (180?), the LA locals, and the HD - paying over $78 just for "basic". Family is pushing for a true movie channel; I could add a movie channel (besides receiving the add. HD channel that goes with it) for the X $$ or...
  10. joeb2112

    HDTV in a box installed today..

    here's a couple of pics the cables for the game boxes are the standard ones - for now
  11. joeb2112

    HDTV in a box installed today..

    Thanx - I'll buy those - 34" - the HD and SD picture is sweet! - just as good as the Philips I saw at Good Guys yesterday.. Xbox and GC are still looking a bit streteched (even with Grand Turisimo 3 in 16x9) - me thinks the component cables will fix that.. I'll post some pics later...
  12. joeb2112

    HDTV in a box installed today..

    I haven't purchased the Advanced HD pack for xbox yet, (I will this weekend) but I'm sure you can otherwise.. ALSO - the 811 included the DVI cable..
  13. joeb2112

    HDTV in a box installed today..

    sorry - I started a new thread.. I was installed this morning - here's the scoop: Installer from hell - his first HDTV in a box install :( - no clue on how it worked, or how to connect to my Denon receiver The back inputs / outputs gold plated Both my 508 and 811 are connected - so...
  14. joeb2112

    Sampling of Where the 811 Installs are Being Rescheduled

    my HD in a box will be installed in a room addition, with 5.1 already in (denon/sonance) - and no, this will be my second 811 install within a month.. but your right - pointless threads get everybody going.. 8)
  15. joeb2112

    Any news when the 811 EPG will be fixed?

    I was told by Tech Support sometime Q1 2004... :?
  16. joeb2112

    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    Rolltide and I both agree that since we're both getting sketchy info - we'll take the average . divided by the mean, multiplied by the derivative of the inverse function to come up with the conclusion that nobody has the right answers at Corporate! :P
  17. joeb2112

    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    and a Very Merry Christmas to you too! just providing info to the community as I got it today from Dish - you are under no obligation to read it, if you don't want to.. remember - I live in SoCal, there's a local warehouse (not out of state) let me add that three other friends got their...
  18. joeb2112

    Dish customer service - worst I have seen it.

    Sorry about the problem - try calling 866-443-5162, it's the ph# for the office of Soraya Cartwright, an Executive at Dish that I believe is in charge of the Customer Service centers - I spoke with the rep - Christina (don't have her ext with me - sorry) and they seem to be focused on correcting...
  19. joeb2112

    Dish networks HDTV in a box?

    Spoke with Christina at the Executive Office of Soraya Cartwright - the TV is covered only by the TV's mfg warranty - you can buy the extended coverage for the 811 only.. She did say, that you can return the TV and 811 within 30 days (you pay for freight) and get a refund on the whole promo...
  20. joeb2112

    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    I received a call today from the Executive office of Soraya Cartwright from Dish - (866 -443 5162) apparently the CSR that entered my order failed to add the 811 code to the HDTV in the box (still charged me $999) AND neglected to enter the size TV I wanted. In either case - they still have...
  21. joeb2112

    811 Dolby Digital output Issues

    I am now getting DD with my 811 - apparently the installer never bothered to hook it up properly, wasn't until my Home Theatre guy showed up , plugged in the optical - and now, 5.1 on the measly 5 channels I get - but it's better than nothin..
  22. joeb2112

    Anyone know how long the HDTV in a Box promotion will run?

    not a stupid question - they want their money up front - I doubt there will be a DHP promo for HDTV in a box.. it's whether we get our TV's installed on time - that's another question
  23. joeb2112

    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    Ouch! - Ok, let me just say that I live in SoCal, and so far, Dish has not missed an appointment (my first 811 install was on time) AND that the Dish warehouse is located in Torrance (LA county) . I was told by the Dish installer that they had a "ton" of the TV's and 811's in stock. (this was...
  24. joeb2112

    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    you beat the Christmas rush! :D