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hometheaterman
hometheaterman
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I give HTC's repair service a thumbs down.

So I sent my Alltel PPC6800 phone in for repair a little less than 2 weeks ago. Will be 2 weeks tomorrow I think. Anyway, I called in to see what was going on about a week after sending it in. They told me how much it would be to fix it so I told them to go ahead. The problem was the screen had quit working and it also had a problem with the CCD having gone bad in the camera as it had a line through it. The screen also had a spot in it a little lighter than the rest. Not a big deal but I wanted this all fixed while it was in to have the screen repaired where it had quit working. They told me it would be $75 labor plus parts. After they did the estimate they told me $75 was all it would take to repair it. I even called back the day after to confirm that the camera was also being fixed for that price. They told me if I had told them in the letter it would be fixed. So anyway, I got it back today and the screen does power on however, it's still got the circle that's slightly lighter than the rest which like I said above not a huge deal.

Then I go to check out the camera and sure enough this has not been fixed. I went to call them but they are closed for the night. Should they fix it without me paying more this time? It really sucks as I've already gone 2 weeks without a phone and having to share a phone with someone else is a pita. Then if I have to send it in again it will be 2 more weeks. This is crazy. I kind of wanted this thing in 100% working condition again so I could sell it if I decided to do so.

Should I call them again or just leave it and not worry about it and not use the camera since I will actually have a phone at least?

I will also say my phone came back pretty dirty. I can't say I'm happy at all with their customer service nor am I really happy with the products they have put out that I've used.
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digiblur
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Wow... I didn't even have insurance with Sprint and my 1.5yr old 6800's keyboard started acting up, went online punched in my stuff, and in 2 days later I had a new Touch Pro for around $50.
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hometheaterman
hometheaterman
digiblur said:
Wow... I didn't even have insurance with Sprint and my 1.5yr old 6800's keyboard started acting up, went online punched in my stuff, and in 2 days later I had a new Touch Pro for around $50.
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How did you manage that? I didn't have insurance yet. I had added it but had to wait 45 days before it took effect and the screen quit working. I had bought the phone used. Barely used but used so I didn't have a warranty either. They told me to send it in as they couldn't give me a quote unless I did that and it would be $75 labor plus whatever parts were needed. I sent it in and they told me $75 would be all. I even called back to make sure the camera was being fixed too and they told me yes if it was in the note it would be fixed. Sure enough it's not fixed and when I got it today they were closed for the night. I guess I will be calling them tomorrow.
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hometheaterman
hometheaterman
An update is I got a hold of them today and they faxed me a UPS label for me to send it back for them to look at it again. I hope they get it fixed this time as I'm tired of going without a phone.

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digiblur
digiblur
hometheaterman said:
How did you manage that? I didn't have insurance yet. I had added it but had to wait 45 days before it took effect and the screen quit working. I had bought the phone used. Barely used but used so I didn't have a warranty either. They told me to send it in as they couldn't give me a quote unless I did that and it would be $75 labor plus whatever parts were needed. I sent it in and they told me $75 would be all. I even called back to make sure the camera was being fixed too and they told me yes if it was in the note it would be fixed. Sure enough it's not fixed and when I got it today they were closed for the night. I guess I will be calling them tomorrow.
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Sprint had a self service swap webpage so I took advantage of it.
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hometheaterman
hometheaterman
Well, and update. I got it back today. So exactly 7 days after I sent it back in. They paid for shipping both ways this time and the lady told me she would try to get it fixed and back out the same day they got it or the next day at the latest. According to UPS they got it on Thursday at apporx 10am. They mailed it back out Friday according to them. I sent it back in since they hadn't fixed the camera. I also noted that in the first note I had mentioned that the screen had a spot lighter on it when it did work. Just a circle that was lighter. It wasn't a huge deal but it was annoying sometimes and I had mentioned it the first time.

When I got it back to my surprise this time it had what appears to be a new screen. I noticed a piece of plastic over it and it no longer had my screen cover on it so I'm guessing it's new. The lack of a screen cover doesn't bother me at all as I have several more and not sure I really liked it anyway.

The camera also seems to be fixed this time. I haven't hooked it back up to try and make any calls or anything on it yet but so far everything seems fixed.

I have to retract my previous statement about not being happy with them. I can't say I was all that unhappy but can't say I was super happy either. It's been 3 weeks since I originally sent the phone in so I went 3 weeks without a phone. It also took them two tries to get it right. However, they did get it right and took care of it for me when they made the mistake and didn't fix 2 of the things. I would deal with them again if I needed to as they did end up coming through.

Overall I am happy I guess with the final service. At least soo far. Hopefully I don't have anymore issues. I just wish they were faster and had gotten it fixed the first time. They did come through though.
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Glad to see you got it back.
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Rest in Peace Walter Koenig and Sir Patrick Stewart

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The Arc Browser Is Retiring

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How Compromised Certificates Let Hackers Impersonate Any Website #shorts

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osu1991
osu1991
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

USA Healthcare Costs are Ridiculous

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs

My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.

Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.

After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.

I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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that cut is only for illegals to get off the rolls and I was being sarcastic before -
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Foxbat
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Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."
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harshness
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Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit?
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Because health care shouldn't be a political issue?
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that cut is only for illegals to get off the rolls and I was being sarcastic before -
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what about the welfare kings and queens :rolleyes:
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osu1991
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Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."
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I didn't start it as a political statement and have no interest in the political BS of this country. Everyone wants to make everything political nowadays. This was just my rant over the outrageous increase in my premiums and how unaffordable healthcare is becoming to the average person here.

admin can close or delete it if they don't want here.
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Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."
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There are no dues to be paid to be in the Pit. You just have to use the password which is clearly shown when you try to log in to it.
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telebiker
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Hopper and Dish Hopper Plus No Alexa in settings

I have Dish Hopper and Hopper Plus and also have Alexa Echo. I link the Alex skill to Dish and it asks me to enter the pairing code shown on the TV. I go into Dish Settings and there is no Alexa shown. Not sure what to do.
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Understood. But here's the rub - Google Assistant setup is ALSO missing from the Hopper Plus setup. I'm a paraplegic.and need to use voice controls as much as possible but I can't press a button on the remote to activate Google Assistant. I prefer ALEXA (or ALEXA+) but I have one older google device and will go that route IF they make it available. BTW calling Dish Customer Service is no help- they just say they have no info on if/when there will be an update.
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Ungood.
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What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?
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Tell Alexa verbally what to do.
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reubenray said:
What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?
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I stand up from my chair with my glass in one hand and my plate in the other, when a story I really want to hear comes on the TV. So I say, "Alexa, pause DISH", and it waits for me to return from the kitchen, at which time I say, "Alexa, resume DISH".

Or maybe, when I return with a full glass in one hand and a new plate in the other, I realize I forgot to pause to hear this good story from its start. So I say, "Alexa, skip DISH backwards 3 minutes", and I still get to catch the whole story.

I use this every day. Or until I acquire a third hand.
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Scott Greczkowski
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Lakeside Park - Rush
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Another PARK Another Sunday-The Doobie Brothers
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Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
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Oh Susanna, Dust off the Old Pianna - Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra
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Garden Party - Ricky Nelson
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dishstaller
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Claude's site is still up and running. New link required

I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!
satelliteretailer.com satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.
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Scott Greczkowski
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I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!
satelliteretailer.com satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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Now I have to go check out what happened now. Lol!
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Went and looked, not too bad...

Just let people know the address is satelliteretailer.com as DishRetailer.COM is not working. :)
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dishstaller said:
If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.
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Your old link triggered my Bitdefender today.
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ewindowman
ewindowman
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Bankruptcy - Business as Usual

Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th
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www.lightreading.com

EchoStar fixes some of its mess, but there's much more to mop up

EchoStar's satellite TV and Sling TV services have exited Chapter 11, but clouds still hover above Dish Wireless, which faces a multitude of lawsuits.
www.lightreading.com
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Bruce
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News about the tower's dispute-

www.lightreading.com

Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer

Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.
www.lightreading.com
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Bruce said:
News about the tower's dispute-

www.lightreading.com

Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer

Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.
www.lightreading.com
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So does this mean the churches and businesses that Dish owes back payments to are going to get paid now?
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They note that the Dish Wireless radios at issue support the 2GHz and 800MHz spectrum SpaceX is acquiring from EchoStar and Grain.

"Buying compatible equipment already installed on towers could give SpaceX a head start on its wireless terrestrial network build and throw a big bucket of cold water on Verizon's four-to-six-year timeline and $300-$500 billion estimate for SpaceX's buildout," said the analysts."
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dfergie
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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harshness
harshness
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
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harshness
harshness
harshness said:
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
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It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.
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Foxbat
Foxbat
harshness said:
It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.
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Does that raise, or lower, the overall price? Our State Government has been doing everything it can to minimize the impact of the current situation and put a freeze on the State Taxes on fuel sales at the pump. That's why we're still under $4.00/gal. while across the border in Michigan it's much higher.
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Bobby
Bobby
Regular$5.839​
Premium$6.299​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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harshness
harshness
Foxbat said:
Does that raise, or lower, the overall price?
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Winter blend is reportedly 10-30 cents cheaper, but I would point out that prices have dropped as much as 62 cents at RP.
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Bobby
Regular$5.699​
Premium$6.199​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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osu1991
osu1991
Was just out running errands and saw $3.69 at most places
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dfergie
dfergie
$4.04 most places, Diesel $5.85...
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