Kaptains Satellite TV Blog Comments http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog Cut The Cable Cord and Get Satellite TV Now - Also Get Your Satellite TV Questions Answered Here! Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:20:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5 by: mrhwg http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-16430 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:15:23 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-16430 I am also haveing a problem with Direct Tv . in June 2006 I upgraded to a hdtv dvr tivo and I paid over $500 from best buy and I was told that it picked up local hdtv stations but when I got it home and contacted Direct tv they told me that at the end of the month they would be set up in my area for the local channels hd and that I would need a different receiver and it would not be a problem because I am leasing now so , I called them when the new receiver came out and now it is a differnt story . They want another 299 for a upgrade , I told what I was told and said that the best that they could do is drop the price $75, I told them that no way , and as soon as I can, I am switching to Dish. I am also haveing a problem with Direct Tv . in June 2006 I upgraded to a hdtv dvr tivo and I paid over $500 from best buy and I was told that it picked up local hdtv stations but when I got it home and contacted Direct tv they told me that at the end of the month they would be set up in my area for the local channels hd and that I would need a different receiver and it would not be a problem because I am leasing now so , I called them when the new receiver came out and now it is a differnt story . They want another 299 for a upgrade , I told what I was told and said that the best that they could do is drop the price $75, I told them that no way , and as soon as I can, I am switching to Dish.

]]> by: dave http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/08/14/direct-tv/#comment-15727 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:15:51 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/08/14/direct-tv/#comment-15727 I don't know of any legal means to get Directv in Canada...Sorry I don’t know of any legal means to get Directv in Canada…Sorry

]]> by: Ben Loeffler http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-11842 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 11:20:49 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-11842 Thank you so very much for your feedback. I was always under the assumption that Direct TV had the better programming. Perhaps I just always thought this because the had the best name recognition where I live. I am going to look into the programming differences in programming and call Dish network directly. Thank you for all of your assistance. Thank you so very much for your feedback. I was always under the assumption that Direct TV had the better programming. Perhaps I just always thought this because the had the best name recognition where I live. I am going to look into the programming differences in programming and call Dish network directly. Thank you for all of your assistance.

]]> by: Larry http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-7092 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:18:11 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-7092 If you call DTV and tell them you want to <b>CANCEL</b> your subscription. They will offer incentives to keep your business. Hold out for a free DVR. They give those away every day to <b>anniversary customers</b> (10 to 14 months with DTV). If you call DTV and tell them you want to CANCEL your subscription. They will offer incentives to keep your business. Hold out for a free DVR. They give those away every day to anniversary customers (10 to 14 months with DTV).

]]> by: David http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-5833 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:55:08 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/30/want-to-upgrade-my-reciever/#comment-5833 I get these types of questions often. It seems that Both Satellite Providers have had this problem from time-to-time. Dish started a program a couple years ago for existing customers, but Directv (as far as i know) has not done this yet. In Directv's defence, they have been going through changes with the way they offer free equipment and it seems they are starting to model themselves after Dish Network. Last year, before Directv started making their own DVR's, they did offer a rebate for existing customers. I have looked and looked, but can not find it anymore. I assume you talked to Direct and they shot you down?? In my opinion, <a href="http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/compare_satellite_dish_tv.htm">Dish has the better programming and better programming prices</a> (A few Bucks). They also have three times more HD channels than anyone else has. Also in my opinion, Direct's only advantage it <a href="http://www.buydtv.com">The NFL Sunday Ticket</a>. Do you have certain channels you are looking for? I get these types of questions often. It seems that Both Satellite Providers have had this problem from time-to-time. Dish started a program a couple years ago for existing customers, but Directv (as far as i know) has not done this yet.

In Directv’s defence, they have been going through changes with the way they offer free equipment and it seems they are starting to model themselves after Dish Network.

Last year, before Directv started making their own DVR’s, they did offer a rebate for existing customers. I have looked and looked, but can not find it anymore. I assume you talked to Direct and they shot you down??

In my opinion, Dish has the better programming and better programming prices (A few Bucks). They also have three times more HD channels than anyone else has. Also in my opinion, Direct’s only advantage it The NFL Sunday Ticket.

Do you have certain channels you are looking for?

]]> by: David http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/06/replace-lnbs/#comment-4120 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:55:36 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/06/06/replace-lnbs/#comment-4120 Normally for parts like that i direct people to eBay.com Normally for parts like that i direct people to eBay.com

]]> by: brooklyn http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1396 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:16:01 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1396 Thanks for all your input. I realize that it all deals with the mpeg-4 and direct was willing to give it to me. They do not have a Tivo or anything like it for HDlocals at this time. That means I have to choose between HD locals and the use of my Tivo and I won't give that up. I guess I will just keep on calling direct every month to find out if they have finally gotten a Tivo for the new system. I was told it should be ready in April or May. I just might pay the penalty fee if Dish can give me the whole package. Thanks for all your help. Thanks for all your input. I realize that it all deals with the mpeg-4 and direct was willing to give it to me. They do not have a Tivo or anything like it for HDlocals at this time. That means I have to choose between HD locals and the use of my Tivo and I won’t give that up. I guess I will just keep on calling direct every month to find out if they have finally gotten a Tivo for the new system. I was told it should be ready in April or May. I just might pay the penalty fee if Dish can give me the whole package.

Thanks for all your help.

]]> by: dave http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1387 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:56:06 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1387 Sorry, I forgot something else :) An advantage with DISH when it comes to sports. When you subscribe to a programming package that includes the FOX Sports Network you can add $15.00 to your subscription and receive all the Fox Sports Networks for every region, so no matter what teams you follow, if the game is not blacked out you will get it. That's Dishes way of competing with DIRECTV's NFL Sunday Ticket and i think it was a great idea. Sorry, I forgot something else :)

An advantage with DISH when it comes to sports. When you subscribe to a programming package that includes the FOX Sports Network you can add $15.00 to your subscription and receive all the Fox Sports Networks for every region, so no matter what teams you follow, if the game is not blacked out you will get it. That’s Dishes way of competing with DIRECTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket and i think it was a great idea.

]]> by: dave http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1386 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:49:40 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1386 I forgot.... The installer that told you he could get your HD locals working with the receiver you have is very unlikely. The whole reason why the new HD receivers are mpeg-4 is so they can compress HD programming to offer more HD channels like your locals. Also from my understanding, you can not get any additional HD programming without the new mpeg-4 receiver and over time (I don't know how much) all the HD programming will be switched to the mpeg-4 format. So, unless your TiVo receiver is mpeg-4, i don't see this happening. But, if it was mpeg-4, you would not have the problem you have. I have been in contact with a few people that were able to get the new receiver free so you do have a chance. I forgot….

The installer that told you he could get your HD locals working with the receiver you have is very unlikely. The whole reason why the new HD receivers are mpeg-4 is so they can compress HD programming to offer more HD channels like your locals. Also from my understanding, you can not get any additional HD programming without the new mpeg-4 receiver and over time (I don’t know how much) all the HD programming will be switched to the mpeg-4 format.

So, unless your TiVo receiver is mpeg-4, i don’t see this happening. But, if it was mpeg-4, you would not have the problem you have.

I have been in contact with a few people that were able to get the new receiver free so you do have a chance.

]]> by: dave http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1385 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:34:18 -0400 http://www.kaptainsatellite.com/blog/archives/2006/04/20/can-i-switch-to-dish-network-to-get-more-hd-channels/#comment-1385 Hi Brooklyn, Thanks for the help Dan!:) First the problem with the TiVo and your local HD channels. From my understanding with the local HD channels is you need the new HD receiver that is mpeg-4 compatible. Both Dish and Direct have a new HD receiver that is mpeg-4. TiVo does not make Directv receivers for Directv anymore. The best you can hope for with getting the new HD receiver from Directv is to call customer service and complain and they might give you an extra discount or maybe even for free. Allot of people found themselves in your very same position a couple months ago when the HD locals came available. Dan is correct, your ability to get a game or any TV show in HD is controlled by the broadcaster. If you do x/o Directv they will most likely want a cancellation fee. As far as HD channels being available, Dish is the best choice. They have 25 HD channels available now and more on the way. Dish is also in the best position right now to offer HD because of the purchase of VOOM Satellites. I have a list of hd channels both providers offer on my other satellite tv site. http://www.satellitetv-site.com/content-index.id-19.htm On that site I also have more detailed info on what is available with Dish and Direct. Notice on the bottom of that page i have a section that shows the programming options that Dish has with regular and HD channels combined. I hope this helped and if you want to comment please return to this post and leave your comment in the space provided. Again, Thanks for the help Dan. Hi Brooklyn, Thanks for the help Dan!:)

First the problem with the TiVo and your local HD channels. From my understanding with the local HD channels is you need the new HD receiver that is mpeg-4 compatible. Both Dish and Direct have a new HD receiver that is mpeg-4. TiVo does not make Directv receivers for Directv anymore.

The best you can hope for with getting the new HD receiver from Directv is to call customer service and complain and they might give you an extra discount or maybe even for free. Allot of people found themselves in your very same position a couple months ago when the HD locals came available.

Dan is correct, your ability to get a game or any TV show in HD is controlled by the broadcaster.

If you do x/o Directv they will most likely want a cancellation fee.

As far as HD channels being available, Dish is the best choice. They have 25 HD channels available now and more on the way. Dish is also in the best position right now to offer HD because of the purchase of VOOM Satellites. I have a list of hd channels both providers offer on my other satellite tv site.
http://www.satellitetv-site.com/content-index.id-19.htm

On that site I also have more detailed info on what is available with Dish and Direct. Notice on the bottom of that page i have a section that shows the programming options that Dish has with regular and HD channels combined.

I hope this helped and if you want to comment please return to this post and leave your comment in the space provided.

Again, Thanks for the help Dan.

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