DTV wants more $ for HD channels

HD-1999 · 10-19-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by truba11a

please do

Experiencing the ultimate in HD is as easy as turning on DIRECTV®. DIRECTV now delivers more of your favorite channels in stunning, picture-perfect high definition*. And by year's end, DIRECTV will offer 100 HD national channels**.

With your HD Access you will see HD simulcasts of your base package channels like A&E HD, Bravo HD, Discovery Channel HD, HD Theater, Sci Fi HD, TLC HD, Animal Planet HD and Food Network HD.

Plus, through December 15, get a FREE preview of the new DIRECTV® HD EXTRA PACK, with six channels only available in HD.

Information About Your Current HD Programming
With this expanded HD programming, DIRECTV has made a few adjustments to its current packaging tiers. HDNet, HDNet Movies, and Universal HD will no longer be part of your HD lineup. These channels, plus Smithsonian HD, MGM HD, and MHD will be part of the new DIRECTV HD EXTRA PACK™, which offers unique channels not available in standard definition. Beginning December 15, 2007, this package will be available for only $4.99 per month. Until then, you can enjoy these channels as part of a free preview.

HD-1999 · 10-19-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DodgerKing

Actually politics does have something to do with this. It gives us insight to his views and why he is so upset about paying more money.

You are not as stupid as you sound.

My thread was viewed 1500 times already!

tnyou · 10-19-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

You are not as stupid as you sound.

My thread was viewed 1500 times already!

1443 = 1500 where you're from?

DodgerKing · 10-19-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

I don’t think you are familiar with DTV packages.
You wouldn’t get the same channels for $5, which you have now.

I am more familiar with the packages than most and as familiar as everyone here (at leas most people here).

The list below is dependent on your package

For $10 you used to get:
ESPN HD
ESPN II HD
HD NET
DISCOVERY THEATER
HD NET MOVIES
TNT HD
UNIVERSAL HD
HBO HD
SHOWTIME HD
Locals in HD for most

Now for $5 you get:
HD NET
HD NET MOVIES
MGM HD
MHD
SMITHSONIAN HD
UNIVERSAL HD

Now for $10 you get:
A&E HD
ANIMAL PLANET HD
BIG 10
BRAVO
CARTOON HD
CNBC HD
CNN HD
DISCOVERY HD
FOOD HD
ESPN HD
ESPN II HD
FOX BUSINESS HD
FUEL HD
FX HD
GOLF HD
DISCOVERY THEATER HD
HGTV HD
HISTORY HD
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HD
NFL NET HD
SCIENCE CHANNEL HD
SCI FI HD
SPEED HD
TBS HD
TLC HD
TNT HD
USA HD
WEATHER CHANNEL HD
VERSUS HD
2 CINEMAX HD'S
2 HBO HD'S
3 SHOWTIME HD'S
5 STAR HD'S
Locals in HD for most
RSN's in HD for some (most soon)
Plus many more channels comming

For an extra $5 you get 4 of the channels you got before, plus 3 new ones.

For the same $10 you get 6 of the 10 you got before, plus the locals you got before, plus many new channels and you RSN you didn't get before.

BabyFett · 10-19-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

I’ve got an official email from DTV, if you want I can publish it here.

If that's the only part you're contesting about my observations then I feel pretty good. Plus there is talk about grandfathering long time HD access customers.

DodgerKing · 10-19-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

You are not as stupid as you sound.

My thread was viewed 1500 times already!

Two different meanings for the word "view". I was implying point of view, not visual view.

truba11a · 10-19-2007, 04:47 PM

this thread discussion's going no where if u dont like directv go else where end of discussion...

biggie4852 · 10-19-2007, 04:49 PM

I paid the 9.99 for two years just to get my locals channels, ESPN,HBO etc. in HD it was never about HD-NET, DISCOVERY and Universal HD it was the access to the HD world. I chose to pay this because I want to experiences the full capability of my 3k HD-TV otherwise it was just a big screen TV and a waste of money. I'm happy the channel we where ALREADY getting, are now broadcast in HD format(not many programs). However I'm not paying the 5.00 increase in fees for the these old four channels which I never really watch. I can now utilize my TV in the way it was meant and my family can now watch the programs they want in HD we only need access to HD not these four or five channels. I'm glad to pay the 9.99 HD access fee now because I do see value for the dollars spent where as before it was more vanity to justify to the wife the purchase of the TV with the lack of content we where receiving.

truba11a · 10-19-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by biggie4852

I paid the 9.99 for two years just to get my locals channels,ESPN,HBO in etc. HD it was never about HD-NET OR DISCOVERY it was the access to the HD world. I chose to pay this because I want to experiences the full capability of my 3k HD-TV otherwise it was just a big screen TV and a waste of money. I'm happy the channel we where ALREADY getting, are now broadcast in HD format(not many programs). However I'm not paying the 5.00 increase in fees for the these old four channels which I never really watch. Now I can utilize my TV in the way it was meant and my family can now watch the programs they want in HD we only need access to HD not these four or five channels. I.m glad to pay the 9.99 HD access fee now because I do see value for the dollors spent where as before it was more vanity to justify to the wife the purchase of the TV with the lack of content we where receiving.

pretty much

HD-1999 · 10-19-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tnyou

1443 = 1500 where you're from?

Can you round?

1,551 is about 1,500

tnyou · 10-19-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

Can you round?

1,551 is about 1,500

It's official no more stars in my words your are a jackass. Quit with you bitching and move on. You have no point other than 5 dollars more which has been addressed more than once. You don't like the answers so you continue with numbnut comments about nothing to do with anything about Directv or HD so you must be whipping it out and playing with it just to see your dumbass comments posted. Move on. Directv doesn't need customers like you who whine uncontrollably for no apparent reason other than to try and get some other cheapskate who can barely afford what they already have and bitch about the slightest increase when the company has incurred expenses in order to give the consumers what they want. If you don't want the fricken $5 increase don't pay it. Last comment from me on this thread unless you have some insight to a valid problem!

HD-1999 · 10-19-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tnyou

:

Looks like inability to round pisses you off more than anything.

hdtvjunkie · 10-19-2007, 10:09 PM

Just watched the 007 double feature on MGMHD. 5 bucks isn't a problem. I'd pay it for just this one channel alone. MGM done a great job on these two movies.

HD-1999 · 10-19-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hdtvjunkie

Just watched the 007 double feature on MGMHD. 5 bucks isn't a problem. I'd pay it for just this one channel alone. MGM done a great job on these two movies.

It’s your personal preferences, I prefer HDNet.

DodgerKing · 10-19-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HD-1999

It’s your personal preferences, I prefer HDNet.

Nobody is arguing otherwise. Would you be willing to pay $5/month (approximately 17 cents per day) for just HDNet alone?

10-19-2007, 04:49 PM	#68
biggie4852 HD is the way Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SO/CAL Posts: 122	I paid the 9.99 for two years just to get my locals channels, ESPN,HBO etc. in HD it was never about HD-NET, DISCOVERY and Universal HD it was the access to the HD world. I chose to pay this because I want to experiences the full capability of my 3k HD-TV otherwise it was just a big screen TV and a waste of money. I'm happy the channel we where ALREADY getting, are now broadcast in HD format(not many programs). However I'm not paying the 5.00 increase in fees for the these old four channels which I never really watch. I can now utilize my TV in the way it was meant and my family can now watch the programs they want in HD we only need access to HD not these four or five channels. I'm glad to pay the 9.99 HD access fee now because I do see value for the dollars spent where as before it was more vanity to justify to the wife the purchase of the TV with the lack of content we where receiving. __________________ Panasonic TC-P50X1 (2)HR20-700 (1)HR21-700 Networking with 200mbps Belkin Powerline Adapter Yamaha RX-V1500 Magnavox NB530 MGX Atlantic Technolgy System 2200 with Sub Vizio VO32E LCD Olevia 532 LDV Bose Wireless Speaker System H20 Olevia 323V - 23" Last edited by biggie4852; 10-19-2007 at 05:14 PM.

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10-19-2007, 04:47 PM	#67
truba11a High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 506	this thread discussion's going no where if u dont like directv go else where end of discussion...

10-19-2007, 10:09 PM	#73
hdtvjunkie HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK-N-ROLL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cabell county, WV Age: 40 Posts: 14,321	Just watched the 007 double feature on MGMHD. 5 bucks isn't a problem. I'd pay it for just this one channel alone. MGM done a great job on these two movies.