[mythtv-users] Directv vs Dish

Steve Heistand steve at heistand.org
Fri Apr 25 14:30:30 UTC 2008


and what options did you find for either directv or dish in terms of ways
of getting their HD signal into a mythtv box?
HD on firewire perhaps?
this is the main reason I still have craptastic HD from comcast
as their dvr boxes output all channels over firewire and can
use my myth box.


"Why is it so hot inside this handbasket?"
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Steve Heistand
steve at heistand.org


---------- Original Message -----------
From: George Mari <george_mythusers at mari1938.org>
To: Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
Sent: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:59:44 -0500
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Directv vs Dish

> Mark wrote:
> > George Mari wrote:
> >> jedi wrote:
> >>   
> >>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 03:41:03PM -0400, Conrad 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.
> >>>>       
> >>> ...I was just going based of their respective websites.
> >>>
> >>> I suspect that if I call them (DTV) and ask to be connected 
> >>> to cancellations that they might be willing to give me a 
> >>> better deal.
> >>>
> >>>     
> >> [deleted]
> >>
> >> The forums at dbstalk.com have some very helpful and legitimate tips on 
> >> how to deal with DirecTV's customer reps to try to get a better deal 
> >> when upgrading.  I was able to get 3 HD rcvrs for the price of 1, and 6 
> >> mos. of HD access for free when I upgraded last November by following 
> >> the advice on those forums.
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> >>   
> > 
> > Oh do tell....
> > 
> > Please.
> >
> 
> For me, when I wanted to upgrade, I first talked to Dish and got 
> information on what kind of deal I would get if I switched.  But I also 
> did research to see how I could fit one their settop boxes into my Myth 
> setup.  I resolved before all of this that if I did not get a 
> satisfactory deal from DirecTv, I would switch to Dish Network.
> 
> So when I called DirecTV and I wanted to upgrade to HD receivers, I told 
> them that I wanted to upgrade, and I wanted it for a price similar to 
> what I could get from Dish for the same equipment.  I really was willing 
> to switch - it wasn't just talk.  It then became a bit  of a negotiating 
> session, until I was satisfied with the offer they were giving me.
> 
> The other tips from dbstalk.com are, be polite, don't threaten or be 
> demanding, etc.  They also explain who to talk to.  Search for 'upgrade 
> deals' or 'ordering tips' on their forums.
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