Will you buy DirecTV's HD Extra pack?

lawnchair13 · 11-09-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by joed32

Actually almost all of us are D* employees.

Don't I feel dumb...

biggie4852 · 11-09-2007, 08:23 PM

I paid the 9.99 for two years just to get my locals channels plus ESPN,HBO etc. in HD. I was not watching the HD-NET, DISCOVERY and Universal HD channels I want access to the HD world. I also paid this fee 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 dual broadcast in HD format(not many programs). However I'm not incline to pay the 5.00 increase in fees for these four channels
I can now utilize my TV in the way it was meant and my family can now watch the programs they want if they are broadcast in HD. We need access to HD not these channels. I happily pay the 9.99 HD access fee because I see real value for the dollars. Before October it was mainly to cover my ass in justifying to my wife (HONEY LOOK AT THE PRETTY PICTURE SEE IT IS WORTH )why I purchase this expensive TV with the small amount of real Hi def shows we use to get.

lawnchair13 · 11-10-2007, 01:07 PM

bump

TomLewandowski · 11-10-2007, 06:06 PM

This is shaping up to be a very close race ... which kind of surprises me. About 50% so far will NOT be buying the HD Extra package (as it stands now.) I was expecting an overwhelming "Yes" just because a lot of us are 'HD hungry". Two years down the road, I would expect a landslide on the "no way" side, as more and more HD is available on standard (non-HD-only) channels. Interesting.

lawnchair13 · 11-12-2007, 11:37 AM

kinda what I thought...

lawnchair13 · 11-12-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketman678

I think we already pay too much for D* service. However, the law of supply & demand will prevail here. If enough people are willing to pay for the "extra pack", D* will continue to charge for it. Just seems like one more way to squeeze out another $5 from us HD junkies.

Rocketman

amen...

GrandPrixChris · 11-12-2007, 02:23 PM

My only love for the extra is Smithsonian. Oh well.

dahur · 11-12-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TomLewandowski

This is shaping up to be a very close race ... which kind of surprises me. About 50% so far will NOT be buying the HD Extra package (as it stands now.) I was expecting an overwhelming "Yes" just because a lot of us are 'HD hungry". Two years down the road, I would expect a landslide on the "no way" side, as more and more HD is available on standard (non-HD-only) channels. Interesting.

I'm not too surprised by the poll results so far. I think a lot of people don't like to voice their opinions, due to the number of people on here that are very confrontational. I limit my posts for that reason also. So you don't really get a good feel for the number of dis-satisfied DTV customers. That's why I think this poll is a GREAT idea.

DodgerKing · 11-12-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dahur

I'm not too surprised by the poll results so far. I think a lot of people don't like to voice their opinions, due to the number of people on here that are very confrontational. I limit my posts for that reason also. So you don't really get a good feel for the number of dis-satisfied DTV customers. That's why I think this poll is a GREAT idea.

Yeah you stupid idiot. What in the hell can you possibly think by voting no? j/k

That was a joke. I was being sarcastic.

lawnchair13 · 11-12-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dahur

I'm not too surprised by the poll results so far. I think a lot of people don't like to voice their opinions, due to the number of people on here that are very confrontational. I limit my posts for that reason also. So you don't really get a good feel for the number of dis-satisfied DTV customers. That's why I think this poll is a GREAT idea.

I would encourage anyone that disagrees with D*’s decision to move HDNet, HDNet-Movies and the rest to an add-on HD Extra Pack to email a pithy comment or complaint to Mark Cuban at mcuban@hd.net , DirecTV at the link below and The Smithsonian Channel on the page below, there’s a link at the bottom of the page.

http://www.hd.net/contacts.html

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/howToReachUs.jsp

http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/si...sonian/home.do
follow the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.

hdtvjunkie · 11-12-2007, 07:40 PM

I'm not thrilled about the extra 4.99 for extra pack but I already signed up for it cause I'm addicted to the MGM channel and the Smithsonian channel.

IamMrDJ · 11-12-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahur

I'm not too surprised by the poll results so far. I think a lot of people don't like to voice their opinions, due to the number of people on here that are very confrontational. I limit my posts for that reason also. So you don't really get a good feel for the number of dis-satisfied DTV customers. That's why I think this poll is a GREAT idea.

This is only a forum. You will not be tracked down and confronted face to face if you voice your opinion. I have had my opinions laughed at and argued lots of times on Message Boards and Forums but that does not mean i shy away from speaking my mind. Stand up for yourself. If you do then other people might stand up to and support your opinion instead of sitting on the sideline letting everyone else get their point across.

chirshey · 11-13-2007, 10:49 AM

Bump to keep this literary giant in play.

TomLewandowski · 11-14-2007, 08:34 AM

:bump:

Are there like...moderators on these forrums?

Maybe they would have noticed this thread being bumped everyday and make it a sticky for the duration of the poll?

I suppose there's too many posts to moderate these forums so closely. Oh well...

dahur · 11-14-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawnchair13

I would encourage anyone that disagrees with D*’s decision to move HDNet, HDNet-Movies and the rest to an add-on HD Extra Pack to email a pithy comment or complaint to Mark Cuban at mcuban@hd.net , DirecTV at the link below and The Smithsonian Channel on the page below, there’s a link at the bottom of the page.

http://www.hd.net/contacts.html

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/howToReachUs.jsp

http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/si...sonian/home.do
follow the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.

I sent an e-mail to each one. Thanks for the links.

View Poll Results: Will you buy DirecTV's new "HD Extra" package for $5.00 extra a month?
Yes. It's a good deal.	72	29.88%
Yes, but I won't like it.	55	22.82%
Yes, but only if more HD channels or better programming is added.	35	14.52%
No.	79	32.78%
Voters: 241. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2007, 08:23 PM	#47
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 plus ESPN,HBO etc. in HD. I was not watching the HD-NET, DISCOVERY and Universal HD channels I want access to the HD world. I also paid this fee 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 dual broadcast in HD format(not many programs). However I'm not incline to pay the 5.00 increase in fees for these four channels I can now utilize my TV in the way it was meant and my family can now watch the programs they want if they are broadcast in HD. We need access to HD not these channels. I happily pay the 9.99 HD access fee because I see real value for the dollars. Before October it was mainly to cover my ass in justifying to my wife (HONEY LOOK AT THE PRETTY PICTURE SEE IT IS WORTH )why I purchase this expensive TV with the small amount of real Hi def shows we use to get. __________________ 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"

11-10-2007, 01:07 PM	#48
lawnchair13 Don't Drink the Kool-Aid! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Age: 46 Posts: 197	bump __________________ Samsung LNT5265F HR20-700C-R w/1TB External HD Seagate FreeAgent XTreme™ 1TB xbox-360/hd mod ~no blu-ray yet~ Logitech Harmony 890 Onkyo TX-SR875 - 7.1 Infinity Referance Standard Speakers FR/FL

11-10-2007, 06:06 PM	#49
TomLewandowski Quest Studios Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI (Transplanted from Detroit) Posts: 280	This is shaping up to be a very close race ... which kind of surprises me. About 50% so far will NOT be buying the HD Extra package (as it stands now.) I was expecting an overwhelming "Yes" just because a lot of us are 'HD hungry". Two years down the road, I would expect a landslide on the "no way" side, as more and more HD is available on standard (non-HD-only) channels. Interesting. __________________ Hitachi P42H401 42" Plasma HD TV DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR In-wall Axiom Front/Rear Speaker System KLH Center & Subwoofer Sony DTS-DE485 Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Sony DVP-NS75H Upconvert DVD Sony RM-VL600 Universal Remote

11-12-2007, 11:37 AM	#50
lawnchair13 Don't Drink the Kool-Aid! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Age: 46 Posts: 197	kinda what I thought... __________________ Samsung LNT5265F HR20-700C-R w/1TB External HD Seagate FreeAgent XTreme™ 1TB xbox-360/hd mod ~no blu-ray yet~ Logitech Harmony 890 Onkyo TX-SR875 - 7.1 Infinity Referance Standard Speakers FR/FL

11-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#52
GrandPrixChris HD Virgin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	My only love for the extra is Smithsonian. Oh well. __________________ Mitsubishi WD-65733 (65") 1080p Panasonic DVR/DVD Recorder DMR-E80H DirecTV Hughes Siver Edition Receiver HIRD-DR1 DirecTV H20 Sony STR-DE945 Receiver JBL speakers all over the room and PSW1000 Sub Sharp Notevision Projector 19" Curtis Mathis (1988) Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Sharp Aquos BD-HP20U Blu-Ray (RIP) Fan Recall

11-12-2007, 07:40 PM	#56
hdtvjunkie HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK-N-ROLL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cabell county, WV Age: 40 Posts: 14,321	I'm not thrilled about the extra 4.99 for extra pack but I already signed up for it cause I'm addicted to the MGM channel and the Smithsonian channel.

11-13-2007, 10:49 AM	#58
chirshey What ever Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunning in SoCal Posts: 665	Bump to keep this literary giant in play. __________________ Precision: Measure it with a ruler, Mark it with chalk, Cut it with an axe.

11-14-2007, 08:34 AM	#59
TomLewandowski Quest Studios Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI (Transplanted from Detroit) Posts: 280	:bump: Are there like...moderators on these forrums? Maybe they would have noticed this thread being bumped everyday and make it a sticky for the duration of the poll? I suppose there's too many posts to moderate these forums so closely. Oh well... __________________ Hitachi P42H401 42" Plasma HD TV DirecTV HR21-700 HD DVR In-wall Axiom Front/Rear Speaker System KLH Center & Subwoofer Sony DTS-DE485 Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Sony DVP-NS75H Upconvert DVD Sony RM-VL600 Universal Remote

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