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cpdretired
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http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=dish&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=665115

Now for the big question. What new services will be provided? Will Voom services be merged with Dish?
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DishSatUser
BFG, yep that was sarcasm. I know that without screen captures of my face, it's hard to tell when I'm being sarcastic.

I do get a kick out of this thread though, and it shows how quickly opinions change over the smallest detail.

Before news of this purchase, a significant majority was asking what in the heck Charlie was doing to E*. Lot's of negative posts and the call for some new visionary to assist Charlie.

Now it's, he's got all of these cards and he's getting ready to place them on the table. ;)

Seriously though, Charlie has been vary succesfull and has the best cash reserves among the Sat providers (Note that's liquid cash, not revenue stream that also is going towards the overhead expenses and debt of a company). He didn't get there because he's stupid. I've always figured he had some great ideas in reserve that he couldn't mention due to SEC requirements (Now so much stricter since Enron) that customers that were used to more transparency in the past.

Granted I was and am still very frustrated with no clear idea on what's arround the bend, but I've always felt that E* would be a long-term player and a good bet to stick with. Other than a very few number of channels, I've never seen the need to switch back and forth between D* and E*, primarily because of all of my sports have been available to me from E* (I'm not a football fan, but I love the other sports packages, if I were a football fan, I'm sure Sunday ticket would have been very strong reason to switch).

While I expect that I may be frustrated to swap out all of my equipment for the eventual MPEG4 need, switching to another provider now would most likely yield the same result (D* mention of a future MPEG4 setup as well). D* is also moving away from the various manufacturers creating D* receivers, so in time that will be similar as well. I can only hope that E* engineers can pick up some additional expertise as they aquire competitors that will eventually improve our equipement.
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For those who commented on why Voom failed, did you ever have Voom?

I did, great quality, crappy service and an the most confused staff I have ever talked to.

HD is ready to take off, Voom offered a competetive price *IF* you got VaVaVoom and only owned one TV.

Top five things to kill Voom:

1. Insanely high install and equipment cost. Sure I can afford a $4,000 HD TV, but I don't want to spend another 1K to watch it.

2. Insanely high second box cost, $25.00 w/ tax to put a second Voom box in the house, and who owns two HD TV's? I wanted a standard box for our bedroom but not at $25.00 a unit.

3. Terrible customer service...you come on Sat Guys, read what is really going on with rain fade and people getting new dishes, but yet Voom acts like it never happens and openly lies to their customers.

4. Billing....their billing system was a total nightmare, it was hardly ever right...

5. Installers...read my posts under my name about the installer who poured water over my dish to show me I had no rain fade...

PQ was great and I never had any box problems like others did. Lack of a PVR was an issue but that was no where near the start.

Sure eventually they attempted to fix the pricing, too little too late. The writing was already on the wall. It took me 5 months to get my service working the way I wanted it to work, had it for 1 more month before they shut me off because I was disputing the bill. They told me they would credit me for rain fade, then after they fixed it, told me they would not. I had my CC company reject all charges and they claim I owe them $475.

They STILL send me a bill telling me I owe them money and telling me they will disconnect me even though they picked up their equipment 3 months ago.

It was a good idea, one that would have worked also, but they just screwed themselves over and over and over.
Zookster
I really feel sorry for anyone who goes to Voom's Web site right now to sign up for service. It looks like it's still totally possible.
BobMurdoch
Yeah, and D* is beating E*...... Another case of #2 absorbing #3 trying to combat #1 (see Gateway buying Emachines trying to combat Dell who is running away with the domestic PC industry)

Sorry, didn't realize this thread was on page 3 already..... The above paragraph was a response to Puss and Boots's (well that's his avatar anyway) statement that E* was already beating V*....
BFG
BFG
Closing this thread to minimize the number of same-topic threads we have around here...
Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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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The Long Run - The Eagles
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Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
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Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
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After Midnight - Eric Clapton
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Gotta Give A Little Love (Ten Years After) - Timmy Thomas
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
Howard Simmons
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
KAB
KAB
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Jimbo
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Teased Meeting ?
dfergie
I didn't recognize him till I saw this... (William Katt)

View: https://youtu.be/n9S3F87A588?si=tU_YQX6h3vDmrGEf

Good episode.
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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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harshness
They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

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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Juan
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
harshness
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
Neutron
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

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R.I.P.
mc6809e
Rest In Peace
sdfntx
R.I.P., Jean-Luc.
meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
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.

Keri Russell Wow GIF by NETFLIX
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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
meStevo
One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

Jon Stewart Popcorn GIF
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meStevo
Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
KAB
KAB
Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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
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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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
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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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
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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?
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!!!