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BarterMeister

Last reply Jan 12, 2005 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Happy With The Dish

I have been a customer of DISH Network for quite sometime after leaving Comcast in total disgust. Comcast and the other cable companies are a bunch of lazy old wannabes. They've been robbing the cradle while sitting down for so long that the idea of being ripped off is expected and even welcome by customers. I for one do not like being bankrupt by a pyramid of fees and taxes (not to mention the tarrifs, fines and penalties if you are even one-second late in paying every last penny).

Now, I know everyone is all go wish DirecTV. But, I've looked at Dish and ,unless your crazy about Sports or you want everything HDTV, DirecTV's channel lineup is very limited. What's more I have the America's TOP 120 for $29.99/mo. and I've never had a problem with it. Now I don't have a brand new HDTV, yet my TV is high-quality and I get very nice reception.

Now as for the commercials, I don't watch cartoon network. However, I agree with you. The idea of any two people kissing (heterosex. or homosex) in that fashion on a childrens channel is really upsetting. Moreover, it shouldn't be that any of that type of commercial (i.e. Girls gone wild) should be shown on the Cartoon Network. Whether it is 1 at noon or 3 in the morning. It just stands to reason a Children's channel should completely retain responsibility of being a Children's channel at all Network levels regardless.

All things aside though I am completely satisfied with Dish and contrary to the rest of this board shall be staying withi it for a long time.

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korsjs

Jan 12, 2005

welcome to satellite guys.

you are right, there are a lot of people satisfied with dish. there are also alot of people very unsatisfied. you are right in saying that if you are not looking for hd, then dish would be ok. dish is just fine for the average tv viewer, i don't think youwould find to many that would argue. when it comes to the above average user who likes the high end of things, most people are now looking elsewhere.

once again welcome to the sight and make sure to visit often.

BFG

Jan 12, 2005

Yes dish is a pretty fine company for standard things. And they do have a *plan* for their HD and other tech things, I think it gets frustrating for customers to be sitting in a lame duck period when they see every company around them doing something. But I believe that folks at D* went through the same thing before News Copr came on the scence. I think the fog has cleared for me and I'm going to stay with dish. I think it just looks bad now with them having to be the first to increase and also to say their basically dead on HD until they upgrade to MPEG4. But I do believe that the others will be increasing price. D* will in march, but whether they'll match the $3 is unknown. Plus they as well will be converting to MPEG4, it's just in the current state they have a lot more HD then E* (but not HD pack wise) I think E*s HD offering is just fine and I really don't think I'd gain anything by switching to the overly repeative voom.

dishrich

Jan 12, 2005

BarterMeister said:
But, I've looked at Dish and ,unless your crazy about Sports or you want everything HDTV, DirecTV's channel lineup is very limited. What's more I have the America's TOP 120 for $29.99/mo. and I've never had a problem with it.

First of all - AT120 is $40, so how ARE you getting it for $30???

Second of all, could you please explain what is "very limited" about D* prog? Other than having EVERY international language on E* & a FEW more premium feeds, (of which you have neither anyway) what ARE you getting on E* that you would NOT on D*?
Evidently you didn't do much research on the services, because if you had REALLY compared the two, you would actually see that when you compare AT120 to Total Choice, which cost the same, you would see that TC actually GIVES you MORE video channels than AT120. Those channels include:
Fine Living
Fit TV
Newsworld International
Oxygen
Bloomberg
CNBC World
Fox Movie Ch
Hallmark
National Geographic
NFL Network
Outdoor Life
American One Network

Note that while some of these channels ARE on E*, you have to jump up to the AT180 pkg to get them.

I will give you that AT120 does give you:
Reality TV
Si TV
You do get the Sirius music, but I'd rather have my music "sans DJ's & talking" like you get on Music Choice.
As far as trading in the 2 video channels above f/the 11 on D* - forget it!!!

Now, if you made a mistake & you REALLY have AT60 f/$30 & only need those channels, then I agree that E* is a better deal if that is all you want.

Scott Greczkowski

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Song Name Game Part 3!

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One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

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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.

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

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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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mheisen

Last reply Today at 3:43 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

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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Almighty1

Yesterday at 2:50 PM

mheisen said:
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?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

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mheisen

Yesterday at 6:11 PM

Almighty1 said:
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

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Almighty1

Yesterday at 6:33 PM

mheisen said:
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.

Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

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slow_poke_pete

Today at 3:38 AM

Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.

Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713

slow_poke_pete

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mheisen said:
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?

Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!

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I could be wrong but the only RSN we dont have is NBC SN Philadelphia .

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