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    Would you pay for VOOM Exclusive channels?

    Maybe this would be a better set of options: 1.Voom cable favorites: $24.90 monthly 2.Voom HD exclusives: $14.90 monthly 3.Voom Premium Plus-packs(4): $39.90 monthly B. individual plus-packs: $14.90 first, $24.90 two, $32.90 three Let the customer build their own package with no...
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    One In Five Customers Have Dropped Voom

    I subscribe to both Dish and Voom, but I would obviously rather have one provider who offered everything I want at a reasonable price. Dish has alot to offer.....a little something for everyone.........and a commitment to keep cost down. However, I'm personally more interested in HD...
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    What should VOOM do to attract more customers?

    Three things would be very attractive to potential subscribers: 1. Add a new tier of programming with just HD exclusives for $20-$25 price point. 2. Add HD network feeds of the major networks(ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, UPN, PBS) for subscribers who cannot recieve accteptable OTA...
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    Today I pulled the trigger

    I would gladly give up my locals(that means local news & weather) for HD feeds from either New York or LA........and be happy about it!
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    Today I pulled the trigger

    Vurbano.......I believe Charlie's intention is for congress to pass a law allowing DBS providers(like Dish Network) to broadcast HD feeds of "Distant network channels" to customers unable to recieve acceptable OTA reception. That means HD feeds of the major networks New york/Los Angeles...
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    Low HD picture quality, high compression or what???

    I have both Voom and Dish, in my direct comparisons the HD PQ is equal.
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    Former Dish or Directv customers?

    I currently have both Dish and Voom and in my opinion the SD picture quality is very close between the two......I might give a slight edge to Dish. The HD quality is equal from my experience......I've compared both DiscoveryHD and ESPNHD and there is no discernable difference. The PQ on Voom's...
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    What Do I Have To Lose Switching To Voom?

    Well, the upside to adding Voom, in my opinion, outweighs the downside of dropping Dish. First of all, when you start enjoying all those HD channels you'll most likely discover(as I have) that all those old favorite SD dish channels don't measure-up. secondly, Voom is still expanding and...
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    From DN to Voom worth it?

    More Bang for your buck? It all comes down to what you like to watch and HOW you like to watch it. If you own a widescreen HD monitor and want to maximize its capabilities, Voom will give you more bang for your buck. A few things to consider: will you be able to receive acceptable OTA signal...
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    Voom, Direct*, Dis* Comparison

    Interesting thread! I'm a new voomer(5 weeks) but have been with Dish for over six years. For the most part, I've always admired Dish for providing great value at a fair price, but recently I've become frustrated by the lack of commitment to HD programming. I think the problem is they are...
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    Voom Plus-pack pricing question

    I subscribe to the basic Voom pakage(39.90) and I see on the voom web site that the plus-packs are $14.90 monthly. My question is, if you order more then one plus-pack do they discount the price like Dish and Direct TV? I realize you can get all four Plus-packs and lock the $79.90 price to the...
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    Question about Voom installation

    Yes, I have all the original equipment......just in case!
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    Question about Voom installation

    When I had my Voom installation they used my existing Dish network Dish and dual LNB pointed at 61.5 orbital location. The installer told me that Dish network equipment was superior to vooms and that I would get better results. My signal strength has been as high as 90 and I seem to have less...
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    Dates For ESPN-HD & TNT HD on VOOM?

    Any official word on ESPN-HD and TNT HD and any other new HD programming for VOOM subscribers? I've heard TNT launches in may.....is a contract signed?
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    Voom Charging Sales Tax

    I also live in arizona and subscribe to both Voom and Dish....but only Voom charges state sales tax. I e-mailed Voom Customer service and was told the reason they include the tax is because they do business in all 48 continuous states(through the parent company cablevision I assume) so they are...
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    Standard Channels Picture Quality

    I have a technical question: If VOOM broadcast all of its HD channels in 1080i does the set top box(receiver) convert to 720p? In any event, the HD content looks great on my monitor switched to 1080i, but the SD content has poor PQ in every format....especially the "Cable favorite" channels.
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    A Poll on Voom as primary or combined content provider

    I currently have voom and E* services, I'm very happy with voom's HD content but can't receive my local networks due to my rural location......don't know of any antenna that could pull-in digital signal.....so I get my networks from E*