Whats the point of buyin a reciever?

master_kaos · 11-30-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi I currently have expressvu, but I dont have an HDTV yet (getting one for christmas) and im sure once christmas comes I will want to go from normal expressvu to HD expressvu.
I was looking over their pricing plans, and it shows that you have the option of buying a reciever. What is the difference?
Do they reduce your bill by $10 a month or something if you own your own receiver? But then if you rent it you can get a new reciever whenever they release a new one? Or how does it work?

Also, if I switch up to HD do I need to actually replace my Dish? or will my current one work fine? Will be a pain in the ass digging up all the wires from 3 feet in the ground if Ill have to replace the dish (unless I can still use the same coaxial cable)
Thanks

Mingy · 11-30-2006, 11:00 AM

Ok, the answer to the dish question depends on what dish you have. You need one of the newer dishes with the dual LNBs. If you already have dual LNBs (those things looking at the dish) you should be ok. If you only have one LNB, well you are in for some digging.

As to why buy, thats an question of personal choice. Dealing with Bell is like having your skin removed. I'd prefer not to have to deal with them if I don't have to.

ecat · 11-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Future,shop will through in the 9200pvr for free if you buy a flat pannel.

master_kaos · 11-30-2006, 02:57 PM

oh really? where does it say that cause that would be awesome.
Also, what exactly are the advantages over buying one vs renting? Because the pricing packages didnt seem to state any discount if you own it.

ecat · 12-01-2006, 12:33 AM

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11-30-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
master_kaos My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	Whats the point of buyin a reciever? Hi I currently have expressvu, but I dont have an HDTV yet (getting one for christmas) and im sure once christmas comes I will want to go from normal expressvu to HD expressvu. I was looking over their pricing plans, and it shows that you have the option of buying a reciever. What is the difference? Do they reduce your bill by $10 a month or something if you own your own receiver? But then if you rent it you can get a new reciever whenever they release a new one? Or how does it work? Also, if I switch up to HD do I need to actually replace my Dish? or will my current one work fine? Will be a pain in the ass digging up all the wires from 3 feet in the ground if Ill have to replace the dish (unless I can still use the same coaxial cable) Thanks

11-30-2006, 11:00 AM	#2
Mingy DLP Rocks! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 141	Ok, the answer to the dish question depends on what dish you have. You need one of the newer dishes with the dual LNBs. If you already have dual LNBs (those things looking at the dish) you should be ok. If you only have one LNB, well you are in for some digging. As to why buy, thats an question of personal choice. Dealing with Bell is like having your skin removed. I'd prefer not to have to deal with them if I don't have to.

11-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#3
ecat High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 150	Future,shop will through in the 9200pvr for free if you buy a flat pannel.

11-30-2006, 02:57 PM	#4
master_kaos My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	oh really? where does it say that cause that would be awesome. Also, what exactly are the advantages over buying one vs renting? Because the pricing packages didnt seem to state any discount if you own it.

12-01-2006, 12:33 AM	#5
ecat High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 150	check out this weeks flyer.