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  1. mattopia

    Statement from Dish Network on VOOM Takedown

    One of the things I missed when I switched over to D* was Rave HD. Looks like I don't have to sweat that one anymore.
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    Salvage of AMC 14 Cast Aside

    ..and that a risky behavior that "might" work, would reduce the life of the satellite tremendously, would probably cause damage to the bird, and would not be in the shareholders best interests is OK because "I want more HD."
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    Dish Appeal against TIVO denied

    Rough news day for Dish!
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    Good HD News

    Cleveland finally has HD LiL! I got a call last night telling me the great news - 2 days after I already knew thanks to SatGuys. :) Unfortunately I won't be taking their offer for a 61.5 wing dish because I added D* and three dishes is just too much. I'm really happy for my fellow...
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    Dish Should Launch SciFI and USA today. Prove life after AMC-14 Total Loss

    Seems like a lot of people have a false understanding of how big business operates. They're not going to rush and change plans a few hours after an announcement. They'll have meetings upon meetings about what new course to take. I'm certain they're not going to alter whatever their...
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    Soon is here for new DISH HD?

    I still can't believe how many people call the CSRs and open chat requests about national HD expecting to get some information. Ladies, gentleman, by now you should all know that the casual reader of this forum tends to know stuff well before the CSRs do.
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    I wouldnt watch BSG if it were being filmed in my guest bedroom

    I watched the BSG premiere on SciFi HD. I can say with next to zero doubt -- IT WAS IN HD.
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    There'll be no joy on Galactica, the mighty Charlie has struck out!

    Welcome to the club! It's getting a little crowded on the wagon.
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    There'll be no joy on Galactica, the mighty Charlie has struck out!

    Whatever makes you feel better. The bugs were minimal -- hell I don't think there even were any. I sure didn't notice them. Definitely a reason to not have HD after all - bugs are lower res. Good stuff.
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    There'll be no joy on Galactica, the mighty Charlie has struck out!

    Do you need to click on it, read it, and respond to it? No.
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    Thanks Dish... :rolleyes

    I believe spectrum is fixed -- 32 transponders per orbital slot. It's not in the satellite, it's in the compression and the modulation. I could be wrong.
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    Thanks Dish... :rolleyes

    LOL - best one yet!
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    Thanks Dish... :rolleyes

    Wheres the SciFi Lebowski?
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    Direct at it again....arrrrggghhhhh!!!

    Agreed. They haven't added a single national HD since I subscribed in Fall 07. Even my local cable company has added channels since then.
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    I wouldnt watch BSG if it were being filmed in my guest bedroom

    ...in standard definition. :D I know, bad joke. Sorry.
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    Thanks Dish... :rolleyes

    the dude abides!
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    Just defected to DirecTv from Dish

    For Dish, you can go with their HD only pack. I believe it's about $40 with locals. You will get all HD channels they currently offer, and it's believed that you will get future HD channels as well. For Direct, I'm not sure. With their current promos you can get their "middle" package for...
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    Just defected to DirecTv from Dish

    The flip side for me is that I can only record one network program in HD at a time. Still no locals in Cleveland. I believe E* and D* are both working on network viewing in their DVRs. Once they have that, your only limit is the number of DVRs you have.
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    Direct at it again....arrrrggghhhhh!!!

    I really am going to miss Rave and Equator. I don't watch them *often* but I'd say at least 1-2 hours a month. Rave has some good concerts from time to time - I really enjoyed the Gilmour concert they aired around New Years. It's just not compelling enough to keep me around.
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    I am going to watch Battlestar Galactica in SD

    Nope, just not delusional any longer.
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    I am going to watch Battlestar Galactica in SD

    I'll be watching it in HD! I can't wait!
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    Sci-Fi HD...when can we watch?

    Actually, with the promos, for the first year it's only going to be about $10 more than that for their "one step under the top" package. actually saves me over 30 a month for the first year and about 15 a month for the second. I'm also pretty sure the HD only package will at some point...
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    Just defected to DirecTv from Dish

    ??? I think you meant can NOT record two OTA on the 722?