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Hello, everyone. Im new to this forum and new to satellite tv. I dont have service yet, but was thinking of joining Dish and getting the 811. Doing my usual research that I do anytime I buy anything electronic, I have read many problems with this receiver. Is this just normal stuff, or is this thing really a POS? I must have an HD receiver and since this is the only one Dish carries, should I just go with Directv and get theirs? I have read mostly good reviews on their Samsung HD receiver. I want my transition into satellite tv to be as painless as possible. Thanks.
P.S. How is the program guide? Can you set up profiles and see only the channels you want? Is it fast??
P.S. How is the program guide? Can you set up profiles and see only the channels you want? Is it fast??
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I have experience with the 811 and the RCA D* HD receiver. I have not been with D* very long but from wha tI can tell the D* is alot better in my eyes. Now that isnt saying you wont like the 811. for waht it did and if you can get it for free its worth the price and headaches. but if you have to pay more than 299 for it go with D*.
This is just my opinion so please take that for waht it is worth.
peestandingup said:Thank you all for the warm welcome and quick responses. It seems the 811 could go either way as far as quality and dependability goes. I am currently with Insight Cable using the Motorola DVR/HD 6208 receiver. So far, its been pretty good, but I hate the TV Guide setup they use and cable is too expensive for what it is. Most of my channels are still analog
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I have been researching this like crazy and it seems that allot more D* customers are happier with their HD receivers (Samsung & Others) than E* customers who are using the 811. I mean, there is an entire forum dedicated to the 811 and most of the posts are pretty negative.
Anyone had experience with both? Namely the D* Samsung SIR-TS360 and the E* 811? Thanks. The Sammy gets pretty good reviews at numerous places online, like CircuitCity.com
I have experience with the 811 and the RCA D* HD receiver. I have not been with D* very long but from wha tI can tell the D* is alot better in my eyes. Now that isnt saying you wont like the 811. for waht it did and if you can get it for free its worth the price and headaches. but if you have to pay more than 299 for it go with D*.
This is just my opinion so please take that for waht it is worth.
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
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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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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. 
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Since the Reds have there thread we should too!
Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Last of the Dogmen is my favorite of hers.
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Good...simple humor. Enjoy
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
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For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
12 minutes after the patch was release I had it patched.When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Aww- nevermind.
Aww- nevermind.
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Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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when was the last time they innovated something
I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.when was the last time they innovated something
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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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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