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Thinking of switching to Direct TV from Comcast. Here is one issue that makes me hesitant. On Comcast, we get Comcast Sports Net-Chicago and Fox Sports MW-St. Louis. We get Cubs baseball on CSN and Cardinal games on FSM.
I signed up for DISH a few years ago and, when speaking to the rep, he said "wow, you get 2 regional sports channels. That is very unusual, most only get one." So I asked him to verify that I would continue to get both Cub and Cardinal games. His answer was yes.
So, I get the dish installed and, while I do get the channels, when game time comes, the Cardinal game is blacked out. I called DISH and all they wanted to do was explain blackouts to me. I pretty much understand how blackouts work...figured if games weren't affected by blackout on cable, they shouldn't be on satellite either.
Anyway, due to a loophole in the contract, I was able to cancel my subscription and go back to cable. I'm in zip 62703 and the DTV page shows that I get both regional networks and it specifically lists Cubs and Cardinal games but I am at a "see it to believe it" point. I probably won't be able to switch back to cable this time if I'm not happy. Anyone in central Illinois have any experience with this situation? Would make me feel better
I signed up for DISH a few years ago and, when speaking to the rep, he said "wow, you get 2 regional sports channels. That is very unusual, most only get one." So I asked him to verify that I would continue to get both Cub and Cardinal games. His answer was yes.
So, I get the dish installed and, while I do get the channels, when game time comes, the Cardinal game is blacked out. I called DISH and all they wanted to do was explain blackouts to me. I pretty much understand how blackouts work...figured if games weren't affected by blackout on cable, they shouldn't be on satellite either.
Anyway, due to a loophole in the contract, I was able to cancel my subscription and go back to cable. I'm in zip 62703 and the DTV page shows that I get both regional networks and it specifically lists Cubs and Cardinal games but I am at a "see it to believe it" point. I probably won't be able to switch back to cable this time if I'm not happy. Anyone in central Illinois have any experience with this situation? Would make me feel better
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The blackouts you were seeing on E* "a few years ago", were due to the fact that Fox Sports Midwest added about 20 additional Cardinal games to that particular season's lineup, AFTER the season had started. FSM also charged all providers for those added games; any providers that chose NOT to pay for them, (which E* did NOT, along with a couple other providers) were the reason for some of the games being blacked out.
This is NO longer the case with either E* or D*, as those contracts were renewed for ALL the games; you WILL see ALL of the same games as our local cable co. shows - for BOTH Cards & Cubs. However in the case of E*, because they do NOT offer full-time RSN's in HD, there ARE times where the HD feeds are blacked-out; the SD feeds are unaffected by this.
So, I get the dish installed and, while I do get the channels, when game time comes, the Cardinal game is blacked out. I called DISH and all they wanted to do was explain blackouts to me. I pretty much understand how blackouts work...figured if games weren't affected by blackout on cable, they shouldn't be on satellite either.
Anyway, due to a loophole in the contract, I was able to cancel my subscription and go back to cable. I'm in zip 62703 and the DTV page shows that I get both regional networks and it specifically lists Cubs and Cardinal games but I am at a "see it to believe it" point. I probably won't be able to switch back to cable this time if I'm not happy. Anyone in central Illinois have any experience with this situation? Would make me feel better
The blackouts you were seeing on E* "a few years ago", were due to the fact that Fox Sports Midwest added about 20 additional Cardinal games to that particular season's lineup, AFTER the season had started. FSM also charged all providers for those added games; any providers that chose NOT to pay for them, (which E* did NOT, along with a couple other providers) were the reason for some of the games being blacked out.
This is NO longer the case with either E* or D*, as those contracts were renewed for ALL the games; you WILL see ALL of the same games as our local cable co. shows - for BOTH Cards & Cubs. However in the case of E*, because they do NOT offer full-time RSN's in HD, there ARE times where the HD feeds are blacked-out; the SD feeds are unaffected by this.
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
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Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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Direct YouTube Link - Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event
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Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big cityAnother Tulsa King spin off.
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?
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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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
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 ...No. Bring in someone new.
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.
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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That's what I will be watching this weekend."Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
