Mpeg 4 question from non-subscriber

[swartzfeger]

All,

Looks like Phoenix will be rolling out with the mpeg4 upgrade soon. I'm currently a E* subscriber but plan to switch because I can't receive OTA.

Is it better for me to be a customer (in terms of $/deals/upgrades) *before* the rollout, or wait until after? I definitely want to go for the mpeg4 HD Tivo when it's available, and I'm not sure if I can get a better upgrade deal on that by subscribing now (becoming an 'existing' customer) or by waiting.

Any advice appreciated -- thanks!

 

[wolfman]

All,
Looks like Phoenix will be rolling out with the mpeg4 upgrade soon. I'm currently a E* subscriber but plan to switch because I can't receive OTA.
Is it better for me to be a customer (in terms of $/deals/upgrades) *before* the rollout, or wait until after? I definitely want to go for the mpeg4 HD Tivo when it's available, and I'm not sure if I can get a better upgrade deal on that by subscribing now (becoming an 'existing' customer) or by waiting.
Any advice appreciated -- thanks!

Call Robert at www.valueelectronics, he's a Directv dealer and a member of this forum, and see what he can do for you. Being close to the upgrade date I would probably wait, that way you only have one install to deal with. Mention to him that you are a member of this forum.

 

[swartzfeger]

Thanks for the recommendation, Wolfman -- spoke with ValueElectronics over the phone and they were very nice and knowledgeable. Hope to have my new equipment installed soon.

Anyone have a guesstimate of when mpeg 4 HD locals will debut in the Phoenix metro area?

 

[hdtvtechno]

Anyone have a guesstimate of when mpeg 4 HD locals will debut in the Phoenix metro area?

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=52869

 

[swartzfeger]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=52869

I saw that and it confused the matter even more. Why would much smaller markets roll out before Phoenix, who is #14 on the list (and the 6th largest city now iirc, and the fastest growing city in the nation).