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I just signed on with Dish after having Comcast Digital Cable. I really don't think the picture quality is even close to my digital cable. The locals are really crappy and even the premium channels i can see pixelling. I have a 6 month old 32 inch Toshiba that has exellent picture quality with dvds and digital cable. I am even using s-video and getting lousy picture. Dish sent out a service tech that checked the signal and changed some connections which didn't help. Dish sent a new dvr 522 and that didn't change anything. I'm looking for opinions from those of you that have both services as far as which one has better picture? My friend just got direct tv and he seems happy with the picture so far, but could use more opinions. I don't have a contract with dish so I could just have dtv take down the old dish when they put the new one up. Thanks.
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Longtime DISH sub agrees 100%
I'll second that and up until 3 weeks ago, I was with DISH for 6 years so my opinion is objective.
I had the DISH 921 for about 3 months and became furious with them over the crummy SW and the lie about the firewire so I thoght about dtiching DISH to go to DIRECTV and get the HD TIVO.
I had heard on many internet sites that the PQ on D* was inferior to E* so I was a bit leery of making the switch after being with DISH for 6 years so I came up with a plan.
My plan was to Sell the 921, get the Directv HD TIVO and just subsrcibe to D*'s HD offerings and using my DISH SD receiver, stick with DISH for the SD channels.
Three weeks ago, I did get my HD TIVO,signed up for the HD pack+Showtime from D* and I was MORE than pleasantly suprised. The Directv picture quality is much better than Echostar's.
The plan got changed slightly.I cancelled my entire account with DISH
It is not just because of the high end receiver's either.
With both services, I have/had a base model hooked to a bedroom TV. With DISH, I have had several obviously over time and with Directv, I just have the basic one I got with the dish installation.
I think my story tells a very valid and unbiased A/B comparison.
HarryD said:
I'll second that and up until 3 weeks ago, I was with DISH for 6 years so my opinion is objective.
I had the DISH 921 for about 3 months and became furious with them over the crummy SW and the lie about the firewire so I thoght about dtiching DISH to go to DIRECTV and get the HD TIVO.
I had heard on many internet sites that the PQ on D* was inferior to E* so I was a bit leery of making the switch after being with DISH for 6 years so I came up with a plan.
My plan was to Sell the 921, get the Directv HD TIVO and just subsrcibe to D*'s HD offerings and using my DISH SD receiver, stick with DISH for the SD channels.
Three weeks ago, I did get my HD TIVO,signed up for the HD pack+Showtime from D* and I was MORE than pleasantly suprised. The Directv picture quality is much better than Echostar's.
The plan got changed slightly.I cancelled my entire account with DISH
It is not just because of the high end receiver's either.
With both services, I have/had a base model hooked to a bedroom TV. With DISH, I have had several obviously over time and with Directv, I just have the basic one I got with the dish installation.
I think my story tells a very valid and unbiased A/B comparison.
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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
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.
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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
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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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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
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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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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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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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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.
Season 2 order already in hand:
'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.
'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.
