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I called tonight to turn off my DirecTV service and will be sending my receivers back. I've had DirecTV since 2006 and really enjoy it, but even with various discounts and such (which seems to be an annual call and beg session) they have simply priced themselves out of my reach. Over the past couple years I've stopped using Sunday Ticket / Extra Innings, dropped from Xtra to Choice, and rarely would pay for premiums, usually only with B1G1 offers. Even with that, the bill is in the $120-$150 range every month for my 4 TV setup.
I've tested streaming options and debated about it, but found I really didn't care for the interface of most of the streaming options. I tried trials of PS Vue and DirecTV Now. With PS Vue the DVR option was confusing and not intuitive, and the guide was difficult. With DirecTV Now the guide worked better but the service wasn't reliable and it doesn't have DVR.
I debated about Dish, but the cheapest setup would still be nearly $100 with 4 TVs, though I would be excited about their equipment, the Hopper is an excellent system.
Then I debated about Comcast. I have Comcast internet and I was coming up on my 1 year where the price would change from $40 to $65 for 25MB internet. This meets our needs, though with their 1TB cap I would be concerned about having the entire home streaming. In my review I found they offer a 2 year internet / TV package together in my area for $90/month that included nearly the same channels I had with DirecTV and 75MB internet. This was the winner.
I wasn't impressed with Comcast's X1 setup, it wasn't bad but isn't overly impressive (though still smoother than DirecTV's rickety old setup. What really bothered me about X1 is the fees (DVR and additional outlets would be $50/month for my 4 TV home).
So I tried Tivo. Tivo was an option at $150/year for equipment with their mini box in the extra rooms. I bought a used Bolt from a user here and it worked great. In fact, the interface was so impressive and the reliability was rock solid on the main set and the mini units, that I began considering bigger Tivo options. Instead of the 4 tuner Bolt at $150/year I opted to purchase a Roamio Pro Tivo - which is 6 tuners and cable only. This has been a fantastic setup and we've really enjoyed it over the past couple weeks.
I wanted to be sure we would be happy before pulling the plug on DirecTV, and I found the Comcast setup with Tivo, using their mini's for my extra TVs, was a great solution for us.
We'll be paying $90/month for the service for 2 years, plus about $15/month in fees/taxes, and I added the Sports package for $5/month - for RedZone primarily, but it also gives us MLB Network, NHL, and NBA (which are some of the few channels we lost vs. the DirecTV Choice package). So lets say $110/month. Keep in mind that includes 75MB internet, and is price guaranteed for 2 years.
Where will I be in 2 years - well, I have no idea. My hope is Comcast will keep the service decent and be willing to play ball in 2 years on price to keep it somewhat reasonable. Tivo's seem to hold their value well if we do end up changing in a couple years, but I do find it works really well and I hope to keep it for many years.
I've been with DirecTV for 11 years, and love the service. Sadly, their pricing model is cost-prohibitive unless you are an AT&T wireless customer, and their interface is dated with no improvements in sight. I'm not a cord-cutter, I didn't like my cord-cutter test experience, I'll consider myself more "cord-counscious".
I've tested streaming options and debated about it, but found I really didn't care for the interface of most of the streaming options. I tried trials of PS Vue and DirecTV Now. With PS Vue the DVR option was confusing and not intuitive, and the guide was difficult. With DirecTV Now the guide worked better but the service wasn't reliable and it doesn't have DVR.
I debated about Dish, but the cheapest setup would still be nearly $100 with 4 TVs, though I would be excited about their equipment, the Hopper is an excellent system.
Then I debated about Comcast. I have Comcast internet and I was coming up on my 1 year where the price would change from $40 to $65 for 25MB internet. This meets our needs, though with their 1TB cap I would be concerned about having the entire home streaming. In my review I found they offer a 2 year internet / TV package together in my area for $90/month that included nearly the same channels I had with DirecTV and 75MB internet. This was the winner.
I wasn't impressed with Comcast's X1 setup, it wasn't bad but isn't overly impressive (though still smoother than DirecTV's rickety old setup. What really bothered me about X1 is the fees (DVR and additional outlets would be $50/month for my 4 TV home).
So I tried Tivo. Tivo was an option at $150/year for equipment with their mini box in the extra rooms. I bought a used Bolt from a user here and it worked great. In fact, the interface was so impressive and the reliability was rock solid on the main set and the mini units, that I began considering bigger Tivo options. Instead of the 4 tuner Bolt at $150/year I opted to purchase a Roamio Pro Tivo - which is 6 tuners and cable only. This has been a fantastic setup and we've really enjoyed it over the past couple weeks.
I wanted to be sure we would be happy before pulling the plug on DirecTV, and I found the Comcast setup with Tivo, using their mini's for my extra TVs, was a great solution for us.
We'll be paying $90/month for the service for 2 years, plus about $15/month in fees/taxes, and I added the Sports package for $5/month - for RedZone primarily, but it also gives us MLB Network, NHL, and NBA (which are some of the few channels we lost vs. the DirecTV Choice package). So lets say $110/month. Keep in mind that includes 75MB internet, and is price guaranteed for 2 years.
Where will I be in 2 years - well, I have no idea. My hope is Comcast will keep the service decent and be willing to play ball in 2 years on price to keep it somewhat reasonable. Tivo's seem to hold their value well if we do end up changing in a couple years, but I do find it works really well and I hope to keep it for many years.
I've been with DirecTV for 11 years, and love the service. Sadly, their pricing model is cost-prohibitive unless you are an AT&T wireless customer, and their interface is dated with no improvements in sight. I'm not a cord-cutter, I didn't like my cord-cutter test experience, I'll consider myself more "cord-counscious".
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Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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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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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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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n43A0sNukCg
Direct YouTube Link - SpaceX Seeks to Conduct 450 Starship Launches a Year in Texas!
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n43A0sNukCg
Direct YouTube Link - SpaceX Seeks to Conduct 450 Starship Launches a Year in Texas!
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Marques Brownlee
Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
The official MKBHD Website!
The MKBHD Store
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
The official MKBHD Website!
The MKBHD Store
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iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Has anyone subscribed to NBA League Pass for 2026-27 and try to link their account to NBA.com to stream League Pass? I purchased it for 2026-27, and when I linked, I got a message saying success, but then I receive an error that my linked subscription does not include the preseason games for NBA League Pass. Is that how it has always been? I know satellite doesn't have the preseason games on the NBA League Pass channels, but I thought that I was able to stream the preseason once I linked my account on NBA.com?
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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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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
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OMG to freaking funny
You're no fun.
