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The quesiton stands. If Directv could improve you experience and keep you for life, what would do it? There are a few caviots to this question though.
(Insert your favorate collage sports channel here) isnt apart of this as DirecTV is aware and working on this.
Directv is fully aware that everyone wants SEC, Pac12, Longhorn, ect. The problem is nobody wants the 30 percent increase in their bill that only some regional subs get. I wouldnt count out the SEC network or any other network, especally the ESPN stuff as that contract is up for renewal alot sooner than later. Infact, I hope Watch ESPN is included in that, but when you get into the digitial rights that often holds up these contracts and that could be holding up Dish's contract with ESPN.
Price increases shouldnt be apart of this (for the most part) as the programmers force price increases on the providers. DirecTV has no choice about this other than to fight back at programming contract renewals. The only way to really change this would be to fight against programmers and force them to reduce their costs. This is going to be challanging as the only real way to do that would be to merge and while that may or may not happen, it's not going to change how the TV buisness operates now and how programmers vaule niche programming. I expect to see this continue as the market is very saturated.
With that said,
What would do it for you? I personally would like to see loyalty pricing. The longer you are with DirecTV the cheaper your bill gets. After 2 years, 2 percent off of your bill, 5 years 5% up to 20 for 20 percent, ect.
No doubt that technology is going to drive the future and 4k is coming. I would also would like to see an expansion on the HD side and ultimatly remove all SD channels unless if they are native SD. Digital content is cool, but I think the ultimate would be to have the ablity have services like netflix and hulu as apart of your Directv subscription and even direct billing through your DirecTV bill. The more you bundle the more you save.
What is on your bucket list?
(Insert your favorate collage sports channel here) isnt apart of this as DirecTV is aware and working on this.
Directv is fully aware that everyone wants SEC, Pac12, Longhorn, ect. The problem is nobody wants the 30 percent increase in their bill that only some regional subs get. I wouldnt count out the SEC network or any other network, especally the ESPN stuff as that contract is up for renewal alot sooner than later. Infact, I hope Watch ESPN is included in that, but when you get into the digitial rights that often holds up these contracts and that could be holding up Dish's contract with ESPN.
Price increases shouldnt be apart of this (for the most part) as the programmers force price increases on the providers. DirecTV has no choice about this other than to fight back at programming contract renewals. The only way to really change this would be to fight against programmers and force them to reduce their costs. This is going to be challanging as the only real way to do that would be to merge and while that may or may not happen, it's not going to change how the TV buisness operates now and how programmers vaule niche programming. I expect to see this continue as the market is very saturated.
With that said,
What would do it for you? I personally would like to see loyalty pricing. The longer you are with DirecTV the cheaper your bill gets. After 2 years, 2 percent off of your bill, 5 years 5% up to 20 for 20 percent, ect.
No doubt that technology is going to drive the future and 4k is coming. I would also would like to see an expansion on the HD side and ultimatly remove all SD channels unless if they are native SD. Digital content is cool, but I think the ultimate would be to have the ablity have services like netflix and hulu as apart of your Directv subscription and even direct billing through your DirecTV bill. The more you bundle the more you save.
What is on your bucket list?
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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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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Edq2eavsQ
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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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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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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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.
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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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.
