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We are long time cable subscribers making the switch to Dish tomorrow. Feeling a bit nervous about it, lol...I still have time to change my mind, but thought I'd through some questions out.
First, some background: We currently have every channel Xfinity offers - which, in our market, is quite a bit (for example, all our premium channels are in HD - used to be just 1 HBO but sometime back in the summer I realized - literally overnight - that we suddenly had TONS more HD channels, including all the HBOs Showtimes, etc....So, we aren't switching to Dish primarily to increase HD channels. We are switching for a variety of other reasons - i.e, Comcast/Xfinity is just awful to deal with, their pricing is outrageous, and also I resent that I can't access HBO GO via my Roku with them. The Xfinity set up box HBO on Demand is QUITE limited - I pay for HBO, I own a Roku - I want to be able to access that fabulous library. We also are very excited to experience the Hopper and all it offers.
Now, my concerns:
1.) We RARELY (i.e., only sports) watch live tv. We either DVR a show, or watch On-Demand - however, we don't really watch xfinity on-demand much anymore, instead we tend to use Vudu, Netflix, Amazon, or any number of channels off the Roku or the Blu-Ray. Vudu's pricing for video rentals is (usually) cheaper than Xfinity's (of course it is!) and there is a ton of free content off the Roku. However, from time to time we do utilize the Xfinity On Demand services because - well, it's simply vast and sometimes that's the only place to find a particular film or show. We are used to watching these *instantly*. With Dish VOD, I have read that we have to download first - then watch? That's not really our style, but then I wondered: How fast is that download? Are we talking about having to pre-plan an evening or just a slight delay while downloading/buffering (similar to say, Netflix)? And, how does that work with our broadband anyway - I assume the Hopper just connects via wi-fi (like the blu-ray or roku)? And, can the hopper stream multiple VOD - i.e., sometimes when we entertain there will be young kids in our bedroom watching Netflix while the adults are upstairs watching something else on Vudu - will that be an issue? Or will we need to have the Joey in the bedroom hardwired (via ethernet) to the router (that is also in the bedroom)?
2.) HD Quality - This is very important to us and I've recently read an article on a Home Theater blog that basically compared Dish to Xfinity Quality and said there were indeed perceived differences. We are VERY happy with the HD quality with Xfinity - I just assumed when I made this decision that Dish would be about the same, maybe better. Now I'm concerned. Feedback?
3.) Used to have a multitude of TVs but with 3 kids all off at college (and taking their TVs with them) - it's just the hubby and me now and we only have two - one in the master, and an HD projector set up in the media room (ok, hubby calls it his man cave, but I digress). We primarily watch TV in that room - by primarily I mean pretty much always. Should I expect any issues with installation with a non-traditional "TV" (i.e., separate hook up to the Bose system for sound, HDMI hook up to the projector, etc...)
Thanks for your feedback!!
First, some background: We currently have every channel Xfinity offers - which, in our market, is quite a bit (for example, all our premium channels are in HD - used to be just 1 HBO but sometime back in the summer I realized - literally overnight - that we suddenly had TONS more HD channels, including all the HBOs Showtimes, etc....So, we aren't switching to Dish primarily to increase HD channels. We are switching for a variety of other reasons - i.e, Comcast/Xfinity is just awful to deal with, their pricing is outrageous, and also I resent that I can't access HBO GO via my Roku with them. The Xfinity set up box HBO on Demand is QUITE limited - I pay for HBO, I own a Roku - I want to be able to access that fabulous library. We also are very excited to experience the Hopper and all it offers.
Now, my concerns:
1.) We RARELY (i.e., only sports) watch live tv. We either DVR a show, or watch On-Demand - however, we don't really watch xfinity on-demand much anymore, instead we tend to use Vudu, Netflix, Amazon, or any number of channels off the Roku or the Blu-Ray. Vudu's pricing for video rentals is (usually) cheaper than Xfinity's (of course it is!) and there is a ton of free content off the Roku. However, from time to time we do utilize the Xfinity On Demand services because - well, it's simply vast and sometimes that's the only place to find a particular film or show. We are used to watching these *instantly*. With Dish VOD, I have read that we have to download first - then watch? That's not really our style, but then I wondered: How fast is that download? Are we talking about having to pre-plan an evening or just a slight delay while downloading/buffering (similar to say, Netflix)? And, how does that work with our broadband anyway - I assume the Hopper just connects via wi-fi (like the blu-ray or roku)? And, can the hopper stream multiple VOD - i.e., sometimes when we entertain there will be young kids in our bedroom watching Netflix while the adults are upstairs watching something else on Vudu - will that be an issue? Or will we need to have the Joey in the bedroom hardwired (via ethernet) to the router (that is also in the bedroom)?
2.) HD Quality - This is very important to us and I've recently read an article on a Home Theater blog that basically compared Dish to Xfinity Quality and said there were indeed perceived differences. We are VERY happy with the HD quality with Xfinity - I just assumed when I made this decision that Dish would be about the same, maybe better. Now I'm concerned. Feedback?
3.) Used to have a multitude of TVs but with 3 kids all off at college (and taking their TVs with them) - it's just the hubby and me now and we only have two - one in the master, and an HD projector set up in the media room (ok, hubby calls it his man cave, but I digress). We primarily watch TV in that room - by primarily I mean pretty much always. Should I expect any issues with installation with a non-traditional "TV" (i.e., separate hook up to the Bose system for sound, HDMI hook up to the projector, etc...)
Thanks for your feedback!!
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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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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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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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
Browns lead the AFC North 
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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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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