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Washington, D.C. (September 22, 2006) -- Yes, DIRECTV has less HD channels than EchoStar, but a number of the E* channels are "specialty channels" that do not cater to mainstream viewers.
Second, while the number of national HD channels could and probably should be increased on D*, the reality is that the actual amount of HD programming available is far more than the "9 channels" that readers are led to believe in this article. I personally watch 70% of my HD content on ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC – not just ESPN, Discovery, HDNet, etc. It's not just about the number of channels; it's about the content available.
Third, there are only about 4-5 other national HD channels that contain "mainstream" content – and these will most likely appear on D* some time in the next 9-12 months. Would it be nice to get them now? Yes. Will we all somehow survive to wait a bit longer to get them – yes.
4. The 'HD Lite' issue (alleged poor picture quality) is not unique to D*, but also has been experienced from EchoStar and cable providers as well. I suspect this issue will go away within the next year as bandwidth becomes expanded at various providers. The frivolous lawsuit (See Related Links) filed will most likely be shelved by the courts, as no mandated statue exists for what constitutes HD.
As a reader of over 15 daily message boards on this topic, I see that there are some 50-75 vocal advocates who complain at every turn that their HD offering doesn't meet their personal needs or isn't up to their standards. These folks frequently all show their "it's all about me" attitudes towards expectations.
The fact that there are over 15 million subscribers (and growing of D* service, as well as just under 1 million HD customers, shows mainstream American does not share the fear.
I do not work for, nor have anyone in my family working for DIRECTV. I just feel that a few vocal whiners are distorting the picture – I'll call it 'Complaint Lite.'
Peter Radike is a HD Observer for TVPredictions.com.
If you would like to be a HD Observer for TVPredictions.com, send an e-mail to: swann@TVPredictions.com
Second, while the number of national HD channels could and probably should be increased on D*, the reality is that the actual amount of HD programming available is far more than the "9 channels" that readers are led to believe in this article. I personally watch 70% of my HD content on ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC – not just ESPN, Discovery, HDNet, etc. It's not just about the number of channels; it's about the content available.
Third, there are only about 4-5 other national HD channels that contain "mainstream" content – and these will most likely appear on D* some time in the next 9-12 months. Would it be nice to get them now? Yes. Will we all somehow survive to wait a bit longer to get them – yes.
4. The 'HD Lite' issue (alleged poor picture quality) is not unique to D*, but also has been experienced from EchoStar and cable providers as well. I suspect this issue will go away within the next year as bandwidth becomes expanded at various providers. The frivolous lawsuit (See Related Links) filed will most likely be shelved by the courts, as no mandated statue exists for what constitutes HD.
As a reader of over 15 daily message boards on this topic, I see that there are some 50-75 vocal advocates who complain at every turn that their HD offering doesn't meet their personal needs or isn't up to their standards. These folks frequently all show their "it's all about me" attitudes towards expectations.
The fact that there are over 15 million subscribers (and growing of D* service, as well as just under 1 million HD customers, shows mainstream American does not share the fear.
I do not work for, nor have anyone in my family working for DIRECTV. I just feel that a few vocal whiners are distorting the picture – I'll call it 'Complaint Lite.'
Peter Radike is a HD Observer for TVPredictions.com.
If you would like to be a HD Observer for TVPredictions.com, send an e-mail to: swann@TVPredictions.com
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Someone has to stand up to your tactics and say it - I'm sure you're response will be further insults and flaming - it's what you do. Many of us here would welcome positive and useful insights - forget the insults and constant negativity.
Isn't it interesting how anytime someone posts anything you disagree with, you have to resort to childish insults? No - its actually not, it's grossly pathetic. It is also appears to be your standard operating procedure - insult anyone if their view is not consistent with your own opinion. I see that same thing when bully little kids are on on the playground, so that must be where the concept comes from.
There are several posts on the "opposing view" on the multiple HD Observer articles which raise good points, but clearly differ from your views on satellite TV providers. That's why we have a free country - to talk about more than one dictatorial view.
The fact that your only retorts (on numerous occasions) to anyone who disagrees to your opinion are insults, misrepresentations, and hateful remarks indicates that you have some serious issues.
Many of us are here for information, not your running monologue of ruthless verbal attacks. If you think you're comments are either funny or cute, you are sadly mistaking. It also voids any credibility YOU would ever have.
I have seen you post several useful and informative bits of information from time to time, and on the same day brutally verbally assault others. We welcome any useful information you wish to share, but would welcome the termination of your insults. It's amazing how much the moderators here let you get away with - on many other boards, you're access would have been toast.
Many of us happen to agree with Mr. Radike's and Mr. Chasse's posted views for the most part. Our glass is 3/4 full, while others apparently don't even have a glass.
You can agree or disagree all you want - its a free country - just please try to do it with some dignity.
This is really a sad state of affairs.vurbano said:
Someone has to stand up to your tactics and say it - I'm sure you're response will be further insults and flaming - it's what you do. Many of us here would welcome positive and useful insights - forget the insults and constant negativity.
Isn't it interesting how anytime someone posts anything you disagree with, you have to resort to childish insults? No - its actually not, it's grossly pathetic. It is also appears to be your standard operating procedure - insult anyone if their view is not consistent with your own opinion. I see that same thing when bully little kids are on on the playground, so that must be where the concept comes from.
There are several posts on the "opposing view" on the multiple HD Observer articles which raise good points, but clearly differ from your views on satellite TV providers. That's why we have a free country - to talk about more than one dictatorial view.
The fact that your only retorts (on numerous occasions) to anyone who disagrees to your opinion are insults, misrepresentations, and hateful remarks indicates that you have some serious issues.
Many of us are here for information, not your running monologue of ruthless verbal attacks. If you think you're comments are either funny or cute, you are sadly mistaking. It also voids any credibility YOU would ever have.
I have seen you post several useful and informative bits of information from time to time, and on the same day brutally verbally assault others. We welcome any useful information you wish to share, but would welcome the termination of your insults. It's amazing how much the moderators here let you get away with - on many other boards, you're access would have been toast.
Many of us happen to agree with Mr. Radike's and Mr. Chasse's posted views for the most part. Our glass is 3/4 full, while others apparently don't even have a glass.
You can agree or disagree all you want - its a free country - just please try to do it with some dignity.
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How about changing the logon to Tom Bombashill,
BTW I can watch NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX AND CW HD without either D* or E*
Tom Bombadil said:
How about changing the logon to Tom Bombashill,
BTW I can watch NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX AND CW HD without either D* or E*
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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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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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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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.
Source Gateworld
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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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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