switching from directv

highlander21 · 06-18-2006, 07:32 PM

Im thinking of going to dish from dtv what are your guys opinion on this.

heathwade · 06-19-2006, 05:09 PM

Do it, more HD channels. But, if you have any trees, you are s**t out of luck!

stchman · 06-19-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by heathwade

Do it, more HD channels. But, if you have any trees, you are s**t out of luck!

If he could get DirecTV then he can get DISH as each satellites are in similar positions.

far · 06-20-2006, 11:53 PM

i think its all about what you like. if you are a NFL guy you go with Dtv if your a hd guy u go with dish most likely. if you are cheap and only need the basic go with dish. Xm has some channels on Dtv. dish has some sirrus channels. Are locals in hd important then u need find out if they are offered. or u can rush in and hope.
good luck

fredinva · 06-21-2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stchman

If he could get DirecTV then he can get DISH as each satellites are in similar positions.

Not necessarily true!!
Dish is about twenty degrees more in west azimuth and that means also a bit lower in the belt(elevation).

fred

starfleet · 06-21-2006, 11:25 AM

I dont know what they look like on DTV, but Dishnetworks standard channels look terrible on a HD tv.

stchman · 06-21-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fredinva

Not necessarily true!!
Dish is about twenty degrees more in west azimuth and that means also a bit lower in the belt(elevation).

fred

All of the satellites from DISH and DirecTV are geostationary. I believe that DirecTVs sats are as follows 101, 110, and 119. DISH sats are as follows 110, 119, and 129. So you are telling me that the DirecTV sat at 119 has a much better position than the DISH sat at 119? They are both geostationary at the euqator.

bill94 · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

I would love to get Dish, but can't. BIG tree in my way of 61.5.

stchman · 06-21-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bill94

I would love to get Dish, but can't. BIG tree in my way of 61.5.

Get the chain saw.

bill94 · 06-21-2006, 01:56 PM

LOL!! Wish I could, not my tree.

highlander21 · 06-21-2006, 02:25 PM

thanks guys for the response im leaning towards switching to dish there hd lineup is to good to pass up

dishfan1 · 06-21-2006, 02:48 PM

Dish Network really does have the most HD channels, including many channels exclusive to Dish Network. Check out www.AllAmericanDirect.com - they've got great promo offers for new customers. Happy viewing!

Ironhardt · 06-22-2006, 08:22 AM

highlander21,
I just recently made the switch. I have the HD Platinum package + the $5.99 a month sports pack that has NESN, a couple Comcast Sports channels, and bunch of the FOX SPORTS Networks around the country.
I pay $117 per month.

I have season tickets to the Ravens, and don't need the NFL TICKET. If I'm not going on a road trip to the away games, I'll be at the bar watching the NFL Ticket. If you don't need the NFL TICKET, than Dish blows DTV away.

When DTV gets with it, you can always go back. Cable doesn't even compare to either.

That's my opinion of course.

highlander21 · 06-22-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhardt

highlander21,
I just recently made the switch. I have the HD Platinum package + the $5.99 a month sports pack that has NESN, a couple Comcast Sports channels, and bunch of the FOX SPORTS Networks around the country.
I pay $117 per month.

I have season tickets to the Ravens, and don't need the NFL TICKET. If I'm not going on a road trip to the away games, I'll be at the bar watching the NFL Ticket. If you don't need the NFL TICKET, than Dish blows DTV away.

When DTV gets with it, you can always go back. Cable doesn't even compare to either.

That's my opinion of course.

Thanks for the post ironhardt i just set up my install with dish for monday. Ill post back with my opinion between the two monday night. Thanks everybody for ur posts.

stchman · 06-23-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhardt

highlander21,
I just recently made the switch. I have the HD Platinum package + the $5.99 a month sports pack that has NESN, a couple Comcast Sports channels, and bunch of the FOX SPORTS Networks around the country.
I pay $117 per month.

I have season tickets to the Ravens, and don't need the NFL TICKET. If I'm not going on a road trip to the away games, I'll be at the bar watching the NFL Ticket. If you don't need the NFL TICKET, than Dish blows DTV away.

When DTV gets with it, you can always go back. Cable doesn't even compare to either.

That's my opinion of course.

So you can call DISH and get these new sports channels? I was not aware of this. Is it worth it? Are there blackouts? I thought that the Platinum gives you EVERYTHING besides PPV?

06-18-2006, 07:32 PM	#1
highlander21 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 24	switching from directv Im thinking of going to dish from dtv what are your guys opinion on this.

06-20-2006, 11:53 PM	#4
far How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	what i think i think its all about what you like. if you are a NFL guy you go with Dtv if your a hd guy u go with dish most likely. if you are cheap and only need the basic go with dish. Xm has some channels on Dtv. dish has some sirrus channels. Are locals in hd important then u need find out if they are offered. or u can rush in and hope. good luck

06-21-2006, 02:48 PM	#12
dishfan1 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 49	Switch to Dish Network Dish Network really does have the most HD channels, including many channels exclusive to Dish Network. Check out www.AllAmericanDirect.com - they've got great promo offers for new customers. Happy viewing!

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06-22-2006, 08:22 AM	#13
Ironhardt Liberalism is a disease. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: B-more Posts: 66	highlander21, I just recently made the switch. I have the HD Platinum package + the $5.99 a month sports pack that has NESN, a couple Comcast Sports channels, and bunch of the FOX SPORTS Networks around the country. I pay $117 per month. I have season tickets to the Ravens, and don't need the NFL TICKET. If I'm not going on a road trip to the away games, I'll be at the bar watching the NFL Ticket. If you don't need the NFL TICKET, than Dish blows DTV away. When DTV gets with it, you can always go back. Cable doesn't even compare to either. That's my opinion of course.