Direct TV Vs. Dish Network? - The Orange Mane

Sassy · 08-25-2008, 09:29 PM

Ok TV Gurus' help me out here...what are the Pros/Cons...what do you recommend? This girl doesn't even have cable...I don't watch that much TV...but with the HDTV deal and pretty much needing a new TV, I thought I'd break down and possibly do Direct TV with the Sunday Ticket...Thoughts?

Oh yeah...and throw in your pros/cons on tv's too

tnedator · 08-25-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Ok TV Gurus' help me out here...what are the Pros/Cons...what do you recommend? This girl doesn't even have cable...I don't watch that much TV...but with the HDTV deal and pretty much needing a new TV, I thought I'd break down and possibly do Direct TV with the Sunday Ticket...Thoughts?

Oh yeah...and throw in your pros/cons on tv's too

If you want the Sunday Ticket, then DirecTV is the only option.

For most of 2008, DirecTV has been kicking Dish's butt on the number of HD channels, but I 'think' now they both have most of the major channels in HD.

I have been with DirecTV for 18 years or so (can't remember for sure) and have had Sunday Ticket since the day they launched it. I would never leave DirecTV as long as they are the only option for NFLST, because it is the only way for me to watch EVERY Broncos game.

Sassy · 08-25-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tnedator

If you want the Sunday Ticket, then DirecTV is the only option.

For most of 2008, DirecTV has been kicking Dish's butt on the number of HD channels, but I 'think' now they both have most of the major channels in HD.

I have been with DirecTV for 18 years or so (can't remember for sure) and have had Sunday Ticket since the day they launched it. I would never leave DirecTV as long as they are the only option for NFLST, because it is the only way for me to watch EVERY Broncos game.

There is my electronics geek

Hi Tned!

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Yeah...that's pretty much what I might go with!

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Buying it for football!

tnedator · 08-25-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

There is my electronics geek

Hi Tned!

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Yeah...that's pretty much what I might go with!

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Buying it for football!

One thing, if you do, make sure you get the DirecTV rep to throw in free Superfan (the HD part of NFLST). Also, I think if you agree to sign up for NFLST, you should be able to get a free HD DVR and free Super fan.

I will try and check out some of the DVR forums (dbstalk.com, avsforum.com and tivocommunity.com) tomorrow to see what the current deals are for new customers.

bronco610 · 08-26-2008, 12:48 AM

Direct TV all the way. Had dish and getting them to do any thing was a b****. Now I get to see my Broncos play every sunday without going to the sports bar!!!!

Sassy · 08-26-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tnedator

One thing, if you do, make sure you get the DirecTV rep to throw in free Superfan (the HD part of NFLST). Also, I think if you agree to sign up for NFLST, you should be able to get a free HD DVR and free Super fan.

I will try and check out some of the DVR forums (dbstalk.com, avsforum.com and tivocommunity.com) tomorrow to see what the current deals are for new customers.

They had free HD DVR but Superfan was an extra 24.95 a month.

TDmvp · 08-26-2008, 07:04 AM

I used to have Adelphia "switched before it became time warner" and i live live a 1/4 mile from the office where the satellites actually are , can almost see the Big Fing things from my house ... so you would think i should have got good service ... but hell no , bet it was out 5 times a month for over a hour a pop ...

So broke down 3 years ago and got Direct tv just so i could watch all the broncos games more then really for the better service , i even thought the satellite would be less stable then cable ...

Boy was i wrong ... in 4 years it has never been down longer then 30 mins , and it is so much more stable , like with cable you get a good storm and that crap might be gone 5 hours or more ... none of that bs with the dish ... never even had to call them , not once ... where with cable i talked to them so much we traded Xmas cards .

CasinoRoyal · 09-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Direct TV with theHD box....

MileHighMagic · 09-03-2008, 01:31 PM

DirecTV all the way. I hate them but they're the best choice.

CasinoRoyal · 09-03-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MileHighMagic

DirecTV all the way. I hate them but they're the best choice.

Why? Everything about direct Tv rocks to me.

Doggcow · 09-03-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CasinoRoyal

Why? Everything about direct Tv rocks to me.

Im with you, directv is amazing. I just bought an HD TV but I have a year left on my plan so currently Im trying to weasel them into giving me a deal on HD Reciever/Programming/Sunday Ticket

CasinoRoyal · 09-03-2008, 02:21 PM

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Im with you, directv is amazing. I just bought an HD TV but I have a year left on my plan so currently Im trying to weasel them into giving me a deal on HD Reciever/Programming/Sunday Ticket

Yeah i got an HD TV myself with the HD box.....

Now i dont have to use tapes to record the Broncos games......I can just record and save it to the box now.

08-25-2008, 09:29 PM	#1
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Direct TV Vs. Dish Network? Ok TV Gurus' help me out here...what are the Pros/Cons...what do you recommend? This girl doesn't even have cable...I don't watch that much TV...but with the HDTV deal and pretty much needing a new TV, I thought I'd break down and possibly do Direct TV with the Sunday Ticket...Thoughts? Oh yeah...and throw in your pros/cons on tv's too Last edited by Sassy; 08-25-2008 at 09:37 PM..

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08-26-2008, 12:48 AM	#5
bronco610 OLD FART Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 2,025 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Direct TV all the way. Had dish and getting them to do any thing was a b****. Now I get to see my Broncos play every sunday without going to the sports bar!!!!

08-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#7
TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,053	I used to have Adelphia "switched before it became time warner" and i live live a 1/4 mile from the office where the satellites actually are , can almost see the Big Fing things from my house ... so you would think i should have got good service ... but hell no , bet it was out 5 times a month for over a hour a pop ... So broke down 3 years ago and got Direct tv just so i could watch all the broncos games more then really for the better service , i even thought the satellite would be less stable then cable ... Boy was i wrong ... in 4 years it has never been down longer then 30 mins , and it is so much more stable , like with cable you get a good storm and that crap might be gone 5 hours or more ... none of that bs with the dish ... never even had to call them , not once ... where with cable i talked to them so much we traded Xmas cards .

09-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#8
CasinoRoyal Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,295 Adopt-a-Bronco: eddie royal	Direct TV with theHD box....

09-03-2008, 01:31 PM	#9
MileHighMagic Ho-Slayer Rise and grind! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,436 Adopt-a-Bronco: Dave Logan	DirecTV all the way. I hate them but they're the best choice.