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I currently have a couple of SD TIVO DVRs and a 3 LNB dish. I am looking to switch one of them to HD (primarily for the NFL ST - I have been watching it in SD for 3 years). I am trying to figure out what my options are and what makes sense.
1- Are all NFL ST games available in HD?
2- if I get a HR10, will DTV switch it to an HR20 for free?
3- Can I order the HR10 without having to install the 5LNB dish (an installer told me that DTV would not allow a new HD customer without installing the 5LNB dish).
4- Do you need to have an OTA antenna for the locals? - I live in the NY area.
5- Are there multiple type of 5LNB dish out-there? (I saw a while ago on a forum that there were 2 kinds of 5LNBs: the original and then a second smaller version.)
6- are the locals in MPG2 or 4 in NY?
7- When will directv use MPG4 for non-local? (i.e. when will the HR10 have to be replaced?)
Thanks for the help. I am trying to understand the whole thing before I pull the credit card out
1- Are all NFL ST games available in HD?
2- if I get a HR10, will DTV switch it to an HR20 for free?
3- Can I order the HR10 without having to install the 5LNB dish (an installer told me that DTV would not allow a new HD customer without installing the 5LNB dish).
4- Do you need to have an OTA antenna for the locals? - I live in the NY area.
5- Are there multiple type of 5LNB dish out-there? (I saw a while ago on a forum that there were 2 kinds of 5LNBs: the original and then a second smaller version.)
6- are the locals in MPG2 or 4 in NY?
7- When will directv use MPG4 for non-local? (i.e. when will the HR10 have to be replaced?)
Thanks for the help. I am trying to understand the whole thing before I pull the credit card out
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ryanm86,
thanks for the help - it gave me a starting point to call DTV. I hanged up on the first CSR because he was just trying to sell me everything without paying attention to my questions. The second CSR was very nice but very uninformed.
1- I was really surprised and disapointed to learn about this - the upgrade will cost me $400 for an hd dvr + $uperfan + $9.9/month + 2 years contract. That is a lot to ask for when you don't deliver 100% of the games in HD
2- the CSR told me that as far as she could tell the CA folks were getting the upgrade for free (I assume you have to lease and not own the receiver).
3- Looks like I could but the CSR was not sure
4- looks like no
5- the slimline is not in their computer system yet
6- the CSR was not sure
The CSR told me that even though it is a lease there is no monthly fee for the harware (just $9.9 to get the HD programming), is this correct?
The bottom line is that I will probably have to make the jump first and then decide if it is worth to keep it. The 2 years contract is really the show stopper at this time. Such a lenghty contract is usually an indication that your service is not good enough by itself to keep your customers. But with the NFLST they got us by the [foot]balls
thanks for the help - it gave me a starting point to call DTV. I hanged up on the first CSR because he was just trying to sell me everything without paying attention to my questions. The second CSR was very nice but very uninformed.
1- I was really surprised and disapointed to learn about this - the upgrade will cost me $400 for an hd dvr + $uperfan + $9.9/month + 2 years contract. That is a lot to ask for when you don't deliver 100% of the games in HD
2- the CSR told me that as far as she could tell the CA folks were getting the upgrade for free (I assume you have to lease and not own the receiver).
3- Looks like I could but the CSR was not sure
4- looks like no
5- the slimline is not in their computer system yet
6- the CSR was not sure
The CSR told me that even though it is a lease there is no monthly fee for the harware (just $9.9 to get the HD programming), is this correct?
The bottom line is that I will probably have to make the jump first and then decide if it is worth to keep it. The 2 years contract is really the show stopper at this time. Such a lenghty contract is usually an indication that your service is not good enough by itself to keep your customers. But with the NFLST they got us by the [foot]balls
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
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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
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
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Example:
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Another example:
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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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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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