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Great forum you've got here. I've spent countless hours over the past several days reading up on satellite info. Currently I'm still getting only regular (non-digital) cable, but just bought a 51" HDTV last weekend, so I'm looking to upgrade. Initially I contacted my cable supplier (Wide Open West) to upgrade to at least digital, but after lots of searching and reading discovered that satellite may be a better and cheaper alternative. Of the satellite providers, I think Dish Network fits my desires best. Here's my set up and options.
2 TVs – 1 HD, 1 SD
Costs based on Dish Network web site and AT120 programming
Option 1:
TV 1 HD – 811 receiver
TV 2 Digital – 311 receiver
Cost $49.98
Option 2:
Both TVs Digital with DVR – 522 receiver
Cost $44.97
Option 3:
Both TVs Digital – 322 receiver
Cost $39.99
Here are a few questions or assumptions that I would like confirmed regarding these different options.
Option 1 - The HD option is my first choice so that I can actually use the HD capabilities of my TV, but I have a couple areas of concern.
1. The 811 receiver – people seem to be having a lot of problems with it. Have most of the issues been solved, particularly the ones involving picture quality?
2. Can I still use the POP feature on my TV with the 811?
3. Getting local stations in HD though an OTA antenna – I checked the antenna web site and all local stations that I watch are yellow and within 20 miles. I'd like to test out my reception before I subscribe to HD. If I pick up a Zenith SS indoor antenna and connect it to my TV (disconnecting the existing cable connection) would that be an accurate test of my ability to receive local HD when hooked up to the 811?
Option 2, 3 – For $5 a month I would prefer the DVR capabilities, but once again, reading about all the problems that people are having with the 522 has made me afraid of it.
4. Is the 322 a more tested stable receiver than the 522?
5. Is it possible to back up/copy programs that I have on the DVR to a DVD using a DVD burner?
6. If yes to 5, can this be done directly or in bulk or do you have to replay the program and just copy it to DVD while it's replaying?
Thanks for any assistance you can provide to help me make the best decision.
Great forum you've got here. I've spent countless hours over the past several days reading up on satellite info. Currently I'm still getting only regular (non-digital) cable, but just bought a 51" HDTV last weekend, so I'm looking to upgrade. Initially I contacted my cable supplier (Wide Open West) to upgrade to at least digital, but after lots of searching and reading discovered that satellite may be a better and cheaper alternative. Of the satellite providers, I think Dish Network fits my desires best. Here's my set up and options.
2 TVs – 1 HD, 1 SD
Costs based on Dish Network web site and AT120 programming
Option 1:
TV 1 HD – 811 receiver
TV 2 Digital – 311 receiver
Cost $49.98
Option 2:
Both TVs Digital with DVR – 522 receiver
Cost $44.97
Option 3:
Both TVs Digital – 322 receiver
Cost $39.99
Here are a few questions or assumptions that I would like confirmed regarding these different options.
Option 1 - The HD option is my first choice so that I can actually use the HD capabilities of my TV, but I have a couple areas of concern.
1. The 811 receiver – people seem to be having a lot of problems with it. Have most of the issues been solved, particularly the ones involving picture quality?
2. Can I still use the POP feature on my TV with the 811?
3. Getting local stations in HD though an OTA antenna – I checked the antenna web site and all local stations that I watch are yellow and within 20 miles. I'd like to test out my reception before I subscribe to HD. If I pick up a Zenith SS indoor antenna and connect it to my TV (disconnecting the existing cable connection) would that be an accurate test of my ability to receive local HD when hooked up to the 811?
Option 2, 3 – For $5 a month I would prefer the DVR capabilities, but once again, reading about all the problems that people are having with the 522 has made me afraid of it.
4. Is the 322 a more tested stable receiver than the 522?
5. Is it possible to back up/copy programs that I have on the DVR to a DVD using a DVD burner?
6. If yes to 5, can this be done directly or in bulk or do you have to replay the program and just copy it to DVD while it's replaying?
Thanks for any assistance you can provide to help me make the best decision.
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You are the type of poster I hate to see. You have more money to spend apparently than you know what to do with. You seem to have entered into a contract with DISH Notwerk and don't even understand the terms. Your lease is just that a lease not a lease purchase you also have agreed to buy DISH Notwerks HDTV programming package at $10 per month after the 50%off first time deal. You are really paying $5.00/Mo. to lease the 811 and $10 for 5 channels of HD package.sprintcarcrazy said:
Buster I have a Samsung T151 that I returned to them in November for an under warranty software upgrade. The receiver worked when I sent it in, in December I received an updated T-151 from Samsung (CVE) that failed within 24 hours. CVE their repair arm sent a shipping label to return it to them in January I received a replacement that wouldn't even power up. After two months I am without a standalone HDTV receiver and very disappointed in Samsungs customer relations. I also have 2 Hughes HDTV receivers working great and a DISH 6000 I use only for OTA HDTV (piece of junk). Most cable companies don't charge or charge very little to upgrade you to HDTV if they offer it, why not try it from your cable company then drop it if it looks like it isn't worth it.buster said:
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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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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - Cyberattacks Are Coming—Is Your Company Ready? #shorts
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Direct YouTube Link - Cyberattacks Are Coming—Is Your Company Ready? #shorts
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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.
www.cnbc.com
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0bCOMsIK3EU
Direct YouTube Link - The Future of XBOX?
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0bCOMsIK3EU
Direct YouTube Link - The Future of XBOX?
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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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