The DTV forum has helped me so much ( and I thank eveyone for their input and insight) to get me established in DTV; I thought I would share my experiencies with those that are getiing started - just like me.
First you convinced me that DTV was reliable (both equipment and service) compared with cable (which I currently have). . Additionally, you indicated that DTV gave you much more programming for less than cable. I researched this and found that for half the cost of Time Warner, I am getting double the HD channels.
Reading through the previous forum threads I found that there was a deal if you ordered through Costco. As several of you suggested I cancelled my original DTV order and reordered thru Cosco. The incentives offered by Cosco (above that if ordered directly thru DTV) included $100 discount on my second HDDVR, $10 cash back for 5 Months ($50) and a $180 Costco cash card-for a total savings of $330.
I contacted the Direct TV installer in my area who performed a field check this past Monday to ensure the environment at my location would permit system installation. It checked out OK. Through Direct TV Home services in Honolulu(Installer in my area) I confirmed both the HDDRV's I ordered were the 24 series DVRs. Additionally they commited to install my sytem this Thursday (9/2/2010). Now that is what I call good service!
So far my experience wit DTV has be great. Will followup this Newbie diary after the install and 6 months or so after the install. I hope this will help anyone else that is new to the game in making their decisions about DTV.
First you convinced me that DTV was reliable (both equipment and service) compared with cable (which I currently have). . Additionally, you indicated that DTV gave you much more programming for less than cable. I researched this and found that for half the cost of Time Warner, I am getting double the HD channels.
Reading through the previous forum threads I found that there was a deal if you ordered through Costco. As several of you suggested I cancelled my original DTV order and reordered thru Cosco. The incentives offered by Cosco (above that if ordered directly thru DTV) included $100 discount on my second HDDVR, $10 cash back for 5 Months ($50) and a $180 Costco cash card-for a total savings of $330.
I contacted the Direct TV installer in my area who performed a field check this past Monday to ensure the environment at my location would permit system installation. It checked out OK. Through Direct TV Home services in Honolulu(Installer in my area) I confirmed both the HDDRV's I ordered were the 24 series DVRs. Additionally they commited to install my sytem this Thursday (9/2/2010). Now that is what I call good service!
So far my experience wit DTV has be great. Will followup this Newbie diary after the install and 6 months or so after the install. I hope this will help anyone else that is new to the game in making their decisions about DTV.
