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Long story short...I've been a DISH customer for a few years, but my service was bundled with SBC services. I love DISH. I hate SBC. So I canceled my SBC services and received a letter about how to separate (or 'unbundle') my DISH account. Everything's been fine, except paying my bill...for some crazy reason (stupid SBC), my account number is screwed up and I can't pay my bill online and have had problems paying my bill by phone...basically, the only way to pay the bill is to write a check and mail it in. Although that's not too painful - I'd just rather be able to pay online like I pay every single other bill every month.
I've called customer service and tech support too many times - every time I have to explain the issue over again and get some kid who thinks they can solve all my problems only to tell me that the only way to fix it would be to cancel my account and sign up again. So yesterday I called to cancel my account (set to cancel next Friday). THEN they tell me that basically it'll cost me extra to sign up (because I'll have to pay activation and purchase my own equipment) unless I wait six months, because I'll be considered as a 'former customer' and not a 'new customer' -- ("This is based on company policy." she said via email)
So here're my questions....(sorry about the lengthy intro)....
I've got the DVR - 522 receiver right now and it's fine - actually I love it. I love the DVR features, the DISH Pass and the interface. Even though I'm fine not upgrading, if I do buy my own equipment, which units should I look at? I'd like to keep at least the 100gb disk space (more would be better) and I wish there was a way to digitally transfer things off the receiver to my computer (via USB, FireWire or something). I'm not doing HDTV and right now I've only got the top 60 pacakge. Any suggestions on a good receiver?
Secondly, the Dish Pass is one of my favorite features - I've heard talk about lawsuits with DISH and TIVO about the DVR functions - is there a chance that the price will go up for Dish DVR service or a chance that certain DVR features might go away for Dish customers in the near future?
Thanks for your help guys!
--bp
I've called customer service and tech support too many times - every time I have to explain the issue over again and get some kid who thinks they can solve all my problems only to tell me that the only way to fix it would be to cancel my account and sign up again. So yesterday I called to cancel my account (set to cancel next Friday). THEN they tell me that basically it'll cost me extra to sign up (because I'll have to pay activation and purchase my own equipment) unless I wait six months, because I'll be considered as a 'former customer' and not a 'new customer' -- ("This is based on company policy." she said via email)
So here're my questions....(sorry about the lengthy intro)....
I've got the DVR - 522 receiver right now and it's fine - actually I love it. I love the DVR features, the DISH Pass and the interface. Even though I'm fine not upgrading, if I do buy my own equipment, which units should I look at? I'd like to keep at least the 100gb disk space (more would be better) and I wish there was a way to digitally transfer things off the receiver to my computer (via USB, FireWire or something). I'm not doing HDTV and right now I've only got the top 60 pacakge. Any suggestions on a good receiver?
Secondly, the Dish Pass is one of my favorite features - I've heard talk about lawsuits with DISH and TIVO about the DVR functions - is there a chance that the price will go up for Dish DVR service or a chance that certain DVR features might go away for Dish customers in the near future?
Thanks for your help guys!
--bp
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Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th
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So you have a MBA?
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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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Hi guys, is anyone getting any quality on transponder 4135 L 30000 I'm not getting any quality few weeks now.
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No problem here (in central Europe) with a 10-footer. Do note that 9.4 dB required for the lock.
The mod is DVB-S2 8PSK with FEC 5/6.
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
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I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
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Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere. Bobby just posted $7.59/gal, locally it is $5.59.....that's two bucks difference.
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This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.
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Now after reading this story I walked away thinking that this is being blown out of proportion because of the incredibly low numbers of those affected.....BUT....I've read posts by some of you who are taking this drug so I figured it was worth posting.
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Not a bit surprised.
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'Superman' director James Gunn is stepping down as co-lead of DC Studios with Peter Safran after four years in charge.
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