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DIRECTV Ranked Number One Over Cable By Professional Home Theater Installers Nationwide
National Survey Shows Professional Home Theater Installers Chose DIRECTV for Best Picture Quality over Cable by a Four to One Margin
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Last Update: 3:37 PM ET Mar 13, 2007


EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Professional installers have weighed in on the great debate over who has the best TV service - DIRECTV, America's No. 1 satellite television service, or cable. And the winner is...DIRECTV!
In December 2006, a large group of professional home theater installers across the country were surveyed by a prominent independent research company to see which television service they preferred, DIRECTV or cable? In an overwhelming response, DIRECTV was chosen over cable in every category, including:
-- Best Picture Quality - Installers surveyed chose DIRECTV over Cable by a four to one margin for having the best Picture Quality.
-- For The Best Overall Television Experience - By a two to one margin, installers chose DIRECTV over Cable for having the best Overall Television Experience.
-- Best Home Theater Experience on a High-Definition System - Installers surveyed chose DIRECTV over Cable by a three to one margin for providing the best Home Theater Experience on a High-Definition System.
-- Best Overall Picture Quality On A High-Definition System - Installers surveyed chose DIRECTV over Cable by more than a two to one margin for best Overall Picture Quality on a High-Definition System.
-- Best Home Theater Experience - Installers surveyed chose DIRECTV over Cable by a three to one margin for providing the best Home Theater Experience.
"We're honored that professional home-theatre installers -- the ultimate authority in home entertainment -- voted DIRECTV's picture quality to be the best in the business," said Paul Guyardo, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for DIRECTV, Inc. "With millions of new HD televisions being purchased each year, it's important that consumers understand that the television alone will not provide the crystal-clear picture quality they're looking for. It's what you plug into the back of that new TV that ultimately determines the quality of the picture and sound you actually experience - and an objective team of professional installers confirmed that for the best picture and performance, you've got to hook up your TV to DIRECTV."
Phone interviews were conducted by the Alliance Consulting Group with 500 professional home theater installers nationwide. Each interview was conducted using a method, which required that neither the interviewers nor the respondents were aware of on whose behalf the study was being conducted.
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B
"Phone interviews were conducted by the Alliance Consulting Group with 500 professional home theater installers nationwide. Each interview was conducted using a method, which required that neither the interviewers nor the respondents were aware of on whose behalf the study was being conducted."

Nationwide baby! D* kicked Cables butt from Maine to California. :D

Yes Dish was invisible because this survey obviously was only taking into consideration the major players in AV providers :p

The E* shills crack me up.

Some guy writes some junk article about D*vs Cable and the E* pundits run to their swords faster than ...faster than...hmmm faster than Batman and Robyn reacting to the Bat Signal!

"Oh no boy wonder someone out there complimented Directv Golly Gee Batman we better do something before people read it" ZAP BAMN ZOINKS the caped crusaders jump into action...:p :p :p :p
KimmiKat
It's called marketing and once again D* lies about it.

"Phone interviews were conducted by the Alliance Consulting Group with 500 professional home theater installers nationwide. Each interview was conducted using a method, which required that neither the interviewers nor the respondents were aware of on whose behalf the study was being conducted."

Nationwide baby! D* kicked Cables butt from Maine to California. :D

Yes Dish was invisible because this survey obviously was only taking into consideration the major players in AV providers :p

The E* shills crack me up.

Some guy writes some junk article about D*vs Cable and the E* pundits run to their swords faster than ...faster than...hmmm faster than Batman and Robyn reacting to the Bat Signal!

"Oh no boy wonder someone out there complimented Directv Golly Gee Batman we better do something before people read it" ZAP BAMN ZOINKS the caped crusaders jump into action...:p :p :p :p
J
It's called marketing and once again D* lies about it.

Well all of us that subscribe to DirecTV know that DISH always tells the truth.That's why we subscribe to DirecTV.:rolleyes:
B
It's called marketing and once again D* lies about it.

D* didnt lie about it. This thread was about some obscure article quoting Home Theatre Installers.

In this case its not D*.

I guess D* subs in this forum are kina tired of the E* shills contant attacks on D*.

Ive stated unequivocably that D* is right for me. I love my sports and D* is the HD sports leader. They just offer more for me and thats a fact.

I dont begrudge E* subs. Heck everyone has their own reasons for subbing to their own provider.

What i do begrudge is the holier than thou attitude that E* subs have in these forums in regard to D*.

The technology is new and both providers will probably end up in the same place.

Ive read D*'s plan and have been happy with them as they continue to push forward.

I would comment n E*'s plan but I dont know what it is.

I do know that its funny how E* has been touted as the buyer friendly company but the more I look at it I think its more smoke and mirrors to keep the subs at bay.

D* posted their plan and ran with it. Whether or not people like the plan is another thing. They told their subs what they were doing and what to expect.

E* on the other hand has "Charlie Chats" I read the reviews and hear the E* people boast about them but what do they really accomplish? Nothing.

This one obscure article which would probably have been widely ignored by D* subs was attacked by the "defenders of E*"

Enough is enough. E* subs can watch all their VOOM reruns in HD and I will be happy with ST, MLB EI, and the SOX in HD.

As for the PQ debate I am willing to wait out D*'s plan to see if it improves and dont think I deserve to have my decision to do so attacked.

BTW when you decide to go with D* could you please use me as a referral?

Thank you
ScoBuck
D* didnt lie about it. This thread was about some obscure article quoting Home Theatre Installers.

In this case its not D*.

I guess D* subs in this forum are kina tired of the E* shills contant attacks on D*.

Ive stated unequivocably that D* is right for me. I love my sports and D* is the HD sports leader. They just offer more for me and thats a fact.

I dont begrudge E* subs. Heck everyone has their own reasons for subbing to their own provider.

What i do begrudge is the holier than thou attitude that E* subs have in these forums in regard to D*.

The technology is new and both providers will probably end up in the same place.

Ive read D*'s plan and have been happy with them as they continue to push forward.

I would comment n E*'s plan but I dont know what it is.

I do know that its funny how E* has been touted as the buyer friendly company but the more I look at it I think its more smoke and mirrors to keep the subs at bay.

D* posted their plan and ran with it. Whether or not people like the plan is another thing. They told their subs what they were doing and what to expect.

E* on the other hand has "Charlie Chats" I read the reviews and hear the E* people boast about them but what do they really accomplish? Nothing.

This one obscure article which would probably have been widely ignored by D* subs was attacked by the "defenders of E*"

Enough is enough. E* subs can watch all their VOOM reruns in HD and I will be happy with ST, MLB EI, and the SOX in HD.

As for the PQ debate I am willing to wait out D*'s plan to see if it improves and dont think I deserve to have my decision to do so attacked.

BTW when you decide to go with D* could you please use me as a referral?

Thank you

I agree with most of your points. Seems to me, that E* subs just can't handle that there are MILLIONS of satisfied D* customers, and many of them (just like us) believe in the HD plans that were presented in September of 2005, and now just about 100% on-track and on-time as stated. And as the launch of DIRECTV 10 gets nearer and nearer, you can just sense the frustration building up in the DISH bullpen - and with good reason IMO. I think its just a last chance for them to brag about the LOWLY rated VOOM channels that no one else in this country provides to its subs, not even CABLEVISION, the company that owns the VOOM programming company (Rainbow). Heck, CABLEVISION doesn't carry even 1 of the VOOM channels on its own system. I would bet the house that if E* didn't have to sign a programming deal to carry those lowly rated channels in order to buy the Rainbow satellite, they wouldn't carry them either.
W
My brothers' each have had both Dish and DirecTV at different times. I've been with DirecTV for the last 4 years, and the reason I chose them was simple. My brother (who had E*) had a scrolling banner across the bottom of all of his Viacom owned channels threatening that the customer would lose their favorite channel unless they picked up the phone and called Viacom now and pressured them to cave to the prices Dish Network wanted to pay (It's not a direct quote, but it gets the jest of it.)
I don't like corporate blackmail. I prefered to have a provider who seemed to be pretty stable in the programming that was provided.

Why am I with DirecTV now? I'm used to it. I've never lost my signal and have had good luck dealing with Customer Retention in upgrading my equipment twice and not having to pay more than $100 total (Couldn't wait for a free HR20).
I'd switch to E* in a heartbeat if I saw any major benefit to it, but at this time there is no sense in switching for me.

We are an ale carte society. If you don't like something...don't take it from the buffet.
johnml
Directv has always taken great care of me, either with free programming and multiple and numerous credits. When I had the pleasure of having Comcast, it took them a week to get someone out to fix it for me - lucky me huh ? thats when
I could get through and spend 1/2 hour on the phone waiting. - I couldnt get rid of cable quick enough...
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
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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....
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Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
Bobby
Gonna Send You Back To Georgia (A City Slick) - Timmy Shaw
dishstaller
Detroit Rock City - KISS
long_time_Dish
We Built This City - Jefferson Starship
sdfntx
Built For Comfort - Omar & the Howlers
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jamieh1
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DIRECTV Stream/Internet added Ch 4105 SportsGrid
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K
Now live:
4101 Yahoo! Sports Network
4121 DP World Tour
4195 F1 Channel
4196 MotoGP Channel
K
Now live:
4275 Law & Crime
4364 Military Makeover Channel
K
Game Show Central is now live on channel 4342
K
Now live:
4101 Yahoo! Sports Network
4121 DP World Tour
4195 F1 Channel
4196 MotoGP Channel
It only took them 41 days to announce it
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BlackHitachi
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in Movie Talk
Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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osu1991

View: https://youtu.be/9j3vxhzM8MY?is=Rs1cY1FQAiRWi87i


Come September (1961)
Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin
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1791758462355.webp


Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Last: The Social Reckoning. Spoiler alert, they make Zuck look like a...
Foxbat
Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
"MysteryMan"
Futureworld.webp
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Gary Toma
Staff member Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum
The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
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National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
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Additional tabs provide:​
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
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Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8​

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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K
PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.
K
The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.
West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers


Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.
dtv757
Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
Hopefully comes to sat soon!!
dtv757
Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick
K
It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)
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WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now live in the satellite guide:
663-2 PISTONS
675 THUNDER
693 CLIPPERS
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Bobby
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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.
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Bobby
CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
Bobby
NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
Bobby
CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
Bobby
CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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CFB, Indiana at Michigan, Saturday 10-24, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, BYU at UCF, Saturday 10-24, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Foxbat
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
rvvaquero
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
M
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
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b4pjoe
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.
rvvaquero
Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

The rest of us figured it out in about 3 years, Jerry has had over 30 years but still can't admit it. It's all he lives for, to show everyone he can put together a winner. I don't think he can. His kids only know what he taught them.
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dfergie
I was a devout Cowboy fan in the Landry era, grudgingly gave Jimmy his due, since then not so much, the Jones family took care of that...
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dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
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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Bobby
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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dishstaller
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.
harshness
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.
On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.
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dishstaller
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),
Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.
harshness
In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.
Bobby
Regular$5.899​
Premium$6.299​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
dishstaller
Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7
dfergie
$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...