[mythtv-users] Directv vs Dish

[Conrad]

Don't get me wrong I have no issues whatsoever with Dish.  My problem is
that somehow LIRC in/and Mythbuntu are not playing nice with my hardware
settings (OrigenAE with IR module/USB-UIRT) and as a result I am having
issues controlling the receiver.  So I am looking for alternatives in order
to be able to use Mythtv.

On 4/24/08, Conrad <conrad.montlouis at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I just got off the phone with one of their reps (just collecting info) and
> her quote was that there would be no charge for the receivers if I got the
> service.
>
> On 4/24/08, Misty P <mistyp at thekorn.net> wrote:
>>
>> jedi wrote:
>> > ...one thing that is getting me thinking about switching is the fact
>> > that DirecTV wants to charge a lot of money for their HD tuners and
>> > such. Dish seems to be willing to give you equipment for free if you
>> > are a new customer whereas DirecTV wants to charge you quite a bit
>> > for it. Plus they make noises like you're still only just leasing
>> > the equipment eventhough they want you to pay them a lot of money
>> > to buy it.
>>
>> direcTV's terms are ridiculous.  For a second HD receiver, you have to pay
>> $100 up front (the first is free), *plus* $5/month, *and* you have to
>> return
>> it or pay a $240 fee.  Oh, *and* if you don't keep your service for a
>> year,
>> they ding you *an additional* $300.
>>
>> <sarcasm> Gee, with so much going in their favor, you can't afford NOT to
>> have two DTV HD receivers! </sarcasm>
>>
>> (Sorry, but paying up front AND a recurring monthly fee AND having to
>> return
>> the equipment is greedy and excessive, IMHO.)
>>
>>
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