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I emailed Cablevision about once a month for the past year saying that I'd never consider them competition until they offered a two tuner HD DVR. They finally listened and yes I'm going to take sole credit.
First, let me say that I've been with Dish for 4 years and I've had a 721 DVR for the last 2 that I bought outright for $550. I split the output to my family room and master bedroom and take advantage of two UHF remotes to watch DVR'd content in either room. I simply want to add HD content with DVR. My two choices right now:
Sell 721 on Ebay for about $280, Buy 921 for $480, Add HD pack and DVR fee to my current $57 AT120 with locals bill. Basically it turns out to be a $200 outlay with an additional $15 per month for VERY limited HD content.
Cablevision is offering a special deal to sat customers. Digital Silver pack which is equivelent to AT180 but also includes 11 HBOs. This pack is normally $68, but the deal brings that down to $49 for the first year and $59 for the second. (two years is a lifetime in programming deals). They don't charge extra for HD content (CBS, NBC, ABC, INHD, etc). The only thing they don't offer is Discovery HD which I thought was weird. Add $10 for the DVR ability. This "deal" also includes free box rental for those two years which is normally $5.
Cable also allows for multiple rooms on the analog channels which you just can't do with dish (for free). My only obstacle is buying an IR repeater kit to access DVR content from my bedroom. I'm ordering Cable today which I will keep along with Dish for one month to compare.
Bobby
First, let me say that I've been with Dish for 4 years and I've had a 721 DVR for the last 2 that I bought outright for $550. I split the output to my family room and master bedroom and take advantage of two UHF remotes to watch DVR'd content in either room. I simply want to add HD content with DVR. My two choices right now:
Sell 721 on Ebay for about $280, Buy 921 for $480, Add HD pack and DVR fee to my current $57 AT120 with locals bill. Basically it turns out to be a $200 outlay with an additional $15 per month for VERY limited HD content.
Cablevision is offering a special deal to sat customers. Digital Silver pack which is equivelent to AT180 but also includes 11 HBOs. This pack is normally $68, but the deal brings that down to $49 for the first year and $59 for the second. (two years is a lifetime in programming deals). They don't charge extra for HD content (CBS, NBC, ABC, INHD, etc). The only thing they don't offer is Discovery HD which I thought was weird. Add $10 for the DVR ability. This "deal" also includes free box rental for those two years which is normally $5.
Cable also allows for multiple rooms on the analog channels which you just can't do with dish (for free). My only obstacle is buying an IR repeater kit to access DVR content from my bedroom. I'm ordering Cable today which I will keep along with Dish for one month to compare.
Bobby
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What's stopping me from a 100% switch to Comcast is the DVR fees. That and no UHF remote. Right now I have DISH AEP + locals + HD package.
Hardware includes 501, 508, 510 and 811. For Comcast, I have the 6412. Use it for an HD-DVR solution. Comcast programming is basic 11.00 a month, which includes HD locals, plus the extra $4.95 to get package that includes inHD1 &2. If I were to switch to Comcast, top programming package, with 4 DVRs, the price is quite high
. Maybe I'll call and see what they can do for me.
Hardware includes 501, 508, 510 and 811. For Comcast, I have the 6412. Use it for an HD-DVR solution. Comcast programming is basic 11.00 a month, which includes HD locals, plus the extra $4.95 to get package that includes inHD1 &2. If I were to switch to Comcast, top programming package, with 4 DVRs, the price is quite high
. Maybe I'll call and see what they can do for me.
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Hmmm. Interesting
My cost is actually cheaper even with the DVR fees. I was also AEP+locals+HD, and owned my own 921, 2 508's, and 510. Sound exactly like what you had in terms of cost. With Adelphia, even including the DVR fees I'm actuallyi paying less, and getting absolutely everything that's not ppv. All premiums, all HD, all locals (including in HD except Fox). It's also possible that it's cheaper because I'm factoring in that in either case I needed Adelphia Broadband, which is substantially cheaper if I get their digital cable service. Of course, if I also remove the extra premiums that I DIDN'T get with Dish, then the price difference grows even larger.
My cost is actually cheaper even with the DVR fees. I was also AEP+locals+HD, and owned my own 921, 2 508's, and 510. Sound exactly like what you had in terms of cost. With Adelphia, even including the DVR fees I'm actuallyi paying less, and getting absolutely everything that's not ppv. All premiums, all HD, all locals (including in HD except Fox). It's also possible that it's cheaper because I'm factoring in that in either case I needed Adelphia Broadband, which is substantially cheaper if I get their digital cable service. Of course, if I also remove the extra premiums that I DIDN'T get with Dish, then the price difference grows even larger.
dont24 said:What's stopping me from a 100% switch to Comcast is the DVR fees. That and no UHF remote. Right now I have DISH AEP + locals + HD package.
Hardware includes 501, 508, 510 and 811. For Comcast, I have the 6412. Use it for an HD-DVR solution. Comcast programming is basic 11.00 a month, which includes HD locals, plus the extra $4.95 to get package that includes inHD1 &2. If I were to switch to Comcast, top programming package, with 4 DVRs, the price is quite high
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I think the cable companies are very desperate to get satellite customers and they'll probably waive a few fees for the first year at minimum. No UHF remote? Not a deal breaker, just get something like the Terk LF-IRX for $30 shipped. That's what I just did.
Bobby
dont24 said:What's stopping me from a 100% switch to Comcast is the DVR fees. That and no UHF remote. Right now I have DISH AEP + locals + HD package.
Hardware includes 501, 508, 510 and 811. For Comcast, I have the 6412. Use it for an HD-DVR solution. Comcast programming is basic 11.00 a month, which includes HD locals, plus the extra $4.95 to get package that includes inHD1 &2. If I were to switch to Comcast, top programming package, with 4 DVRs, the price is quite high
I think the cable companies are very desperate to get satellite customers and they'll probably waive a few fees for the first year at minimum. No UHF remote? Not a deal breaker, just get something like the Terk LF-IRX for $30 shipped. That's what I just did.
Bobby
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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....
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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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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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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If you are a former Cuttinge Edge member who has converted to Stream, please contact me.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.
I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
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I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft
The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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