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    Great To Have Voom Again But Only 1/2??

    Well, the other of the "21" are coming, though we certainly hope we don't have to wait until MPEG-4 (late year, or next year!). Surely, there is room on that satellite for all of them. Maybe, just maybe they could slowly increment them up, adding them along the way, getting there throughout the...
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    Dish refuses to allow me to have 2 DVR 942

    Get this. Called to go back to Dish yesterday, and CSR tells me since I'm a prior customer I MAY NOT even subscribe to the VOOM package ($5). It is only available to NEW customers to Dish! I couldn't believe my ears. She affirmed it again, and I said "that is insane!" I hung up and called...
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    Any problems with Voom this morning?

    Near Roanoke, VA we have Adelphia. It may vary for each area, but it is fine here. The HD is right about the level of VOOM. However, the SD is the best of all (D* and E*). But E* had the best HD (as of when I left it about a year or two ago). I will mix E* and Adelphia. E* for HD package, and...
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    new voom message on the screen now

    On prior post/questions. I also had a-la-carte programming with only HD package (and superstations, too at one point). That's what I'm doing, as I have to use cable "locals" package for local network HD. D* does not have ANY a-la-carte options. And, when I left E* 18-24 months ago, they...
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    VOOM is TOAST, Let's move on !

    Actually the word is ... the full 21 "by 2006"
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    Could Dish Network Continue Voom's Programming?

    My insider (face to face contact) tells me that VOOM programming appears to be happening for E*. How about it (or some of it) being offered almost immediately for those who have 61.5 dishes (you know, those getting CBS-HD and extra other programming)? Then, being offered on the main bird when...
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    Author of "Echostar Purchases Voom HDTV Satellite Company" to retract... 03.08.05

    Right, Echostar did not "buy" the whole package - only the things Sean mentioned. But subsequently, further steps are going on that could potentially impact some of the rest.
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    Author of "Echostar Purchases Voom HDTV Satellite Company" to retract... 03.08.05

    Echostar to pick up programming? Well, I hope I don't get anyone in trouble, but an "E source" has put it this way (to me) ... "It looks like Dish is going to pick up VOOM programming." I don't know if that means some or just how much. I don't know if it is certain. I've actually been...
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    Need the Following information From Voom Subs

    Mitsubishi 55" RPTV Component 1080i
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    VOOM STB on the backcover of Dell catalog

    Their Achilles heel is networks. Yes, when PVR/DVR is out, there are many (I mean MANY) E* and D* subs that say their flying to coop to VOOM. But, I still think they need to put up the networks in the same fashion as D*. There are folks even near cities than cannot get them OTA (blocking...
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    I now have a UHF remote for my Voom STB - here's how

    Listen ... this UHF remote trick worked for me - wonderfully. THANK YOU! It has revolutionized my around the house viewing! And it is till working flawlessly. If your unit is dead, you must have gotten a "bad" one. Mine has been going for many months now. I consider this a major upgrade to my...
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    SHIVA impact for VOOM?

    Well, then that is going to be a BIG limitation. How about any hope for those in white/gray or less than grade B area? In other words ... and for example, I am in a TOTAL dead spot for CBS - can't even get sound in analog mode. And what if one has a nice clean waver in hand?
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    SHIVA impact for VOOM?

    Well, there's incredible buzz in the other forums regarding SHIVA allowing much better Network HD options for sat viewers. Everybody seems to think Dish and DirecTV will JUMP at the possibility of getting "digital" network feeds to subscribers. Is VOOM poised for anything here? You'd think they...
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    **Rumor:** Dish Network and Voom combined?

    I had E* and VOOM until just recently, at which I quit E*. The biggest complaint against E* was lack of HD, ... AND ... terribly soft images on SD. E* has the best HD anywhere, including cable. Well, usually. Anyway, my fear is that Dish Network would absorb VOOM and use THEIR SD and we're...
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    VOOM is AMAZING!!!!

    Yep. It's just been plum fun to have VOOM for so much HD. They've got guts for trying all this. It ain't perfect, but I think they are trying pretty hard. My HD set is much happier now with plenty of HD. Can't wait until the DVR, and new compression advantages.
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    Is it just me or has Voom's SD channels improved?

    Yes, it really varies. Sometimes AMC, even FoxNews looks darn good. Other channels sometimes are not so good. But almost all the time, it beats the SD I had on Dish which was ALWAYS so soft. Until next Thursday I still have dish, and when I look at an SD channel after looking at VOOM for a...
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    not as sharp

    It seems to vary. But I agree the SD channels are looking better. The Cinema 10 just often looks DVD quality ... at times. Then I'll check, say HBO-W HD, and it'll look great. Then TMC-HD looks fair, though it may be because it's an older movie (not as good a transfer?), meanwhile, Encore-HD and...
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    What to go with? Voom or DirecTV

    To answer original question ... I also am pulling plug on Dish. TNT-HD was practically thrown at them. They had/have NO interest in further HD. I am thoroughly enjoying VOOM right now as well. I do have to get locals with a "locals" package from cable, but they are in HD (I can't get...
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    NEED an Honest opinion on SD Picture Quality!!

    I think I posted before on this topic, but last night I really noticed how good SPIKE looked ... nice, since it was one of the less good SDs before. The images looked downright sharp, though pixelization on edges of images can be noticed. But I still like it ALOT better than the soft, hazy SD on...
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    WOW! This is amazing....

    Remember, SD can look pretty bad with 480i. Be sure to view SD in either 1080i or 480p. The latter is my favorite, but I have to get up and hit that blasted red button (it's not on the remote!). Non 480i looks better than Dish Network SD in my opinion. It is crisper/sharper, though it sometimes...
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    Voom HD vs Dish HD

    I also have Dish and VOOM (and Adelphia cable) with in-set component switching on 55" Mits... Nobody beats Dish on compression - they have the best HD. HDNet always has a stunning picture. Adelphia is pretty good. VOOM is also pretty good. I think they were a little better until all the new...
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    NEED an Honest opinion on SD Picture Quality!!

    Well, I'm temporarily... on Dish, Adelphia cable, and VOOM. SD on Dish is pretty bad, mainly due to a soft picture, and sometimes smearing images - but only rare pixelization. SD on Adelphia (on our "fiber" system) is pretty good, even the analog stations. The digital tier is pretty good...
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    39 hd channels by when?

    Yeah, well they might can have my $300 back over time because of the delays in programming from what was first advertised, and I might not even squawk too hard over that IF ... they extend the money back option date. Otherwise, I'm on the edge, and might just "tip over" to pulling the plug at...
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    Welcome Rudolpht as VOOM Moderator!

    Nice to have good folks in there!
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    Voom vs Dish: Who wins

    I've been a long timer with E*, and I have to say, I really got tired of the soft, fuzzy pictures on SD. I also am glad I didn't get the 811 or 921 considering all the numerous problems each model is having. They don't appear to be interested in adding any more HD for a while (probably will have...
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