Archive for the ‘Satellite Television’ Category

Finally, a New HDTV

I’ve wanted an HDTV for a long time. We’ve had the same 25″ TV since we got married 9 years ago. I’ve been waiting for a big deal. Well, I think I’ve finally found one! Saturday I was in Wal-Mart and saw that they had a 46″ Visio 1080p for $795. That was the best [...]

May 25, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Products, Satellite Television  35 Comments

The 12 Reasons Satellite is Better Than Cable, Minus The 7 Reasons It is NOT

The top 12 reasons satellite television (i.e. DIRECTV & Dish Network) kick cable’s (i.e. Comcast) Butt:

More channels – Satellite providers are available across the country and out of the country even. More customers means more customer demands and hence more channels and packages available. Let’s say a particular channel is popular and available back east [...]

August 31, 2007   Posted in: Satellite Television  10 Comments

Over a Year and No Mountain

It’s that time of year again. My contract is up on DIRECTV, so I’m preparing to make the switch to Dish Network for some new DVR’s and more channels for the money.
I’m a bit hesitant though. Even though I’m a big fan of satellite television, I’m actually considering Comcast. Why? Well, it’s been over a [...]

August 21, 2007   Posted in: Satellite Television, Sports & Stuff  4 Comments

How To Get “Free” DIRECTV Upgrades

I was browsing my DIRECTV account online this morning and noticed that I was eligible for various free upgrades. My first though was, “man, I could have had another DVR all this time… for free?”
But then I read the fine print
Offer for existing residential customers only and requires a two-year programming commitment to any DIRECTV [...]

July 13, 2007   Posted in: Satellite Television  Comments Closed

Why My Family Is Switching To DIRECTV

Recently it seems all my extended family is switching to DIRECTV. We have all been Dish Network customers in the past. The reasons vary, but many are similar.
Why My Family Switched
It has been almost two years now that we have been with DIRECTV. We switched mainly due to reception problems that we starting [...]

April 24, 2007   Posted in: Satellite Television  One Comment

What I Miss Most About Dish Network

I’ve been a DIRECTV customer for a year and a half now. Overall I am happy, but everyone once in a while I remember what I miss about my old Dish Network account.
First of all there was the DVR. I think with time all DVR systems continue to improve, but what I miss most about [...]

February 16, 2007   Posted in: Satellite Television  Comments Closed

Dish Network Customer Neglect

I have a Satellite Comparison Guide I maintain at Direct-vs-Dish.com. I’ve allowed users to post comments. A recent comment really reflects not only my feelings concerning the company, but customer support in general.
Review of DISH Network by John Lo from San Jose,CA on 2005-09-20 12:45:32:
I have dish network for the past 3 years. Want to [...]

September 26, 2005   Posted in: Satellite Television  2 Comments

Cancelled Dish Network Last Night

I don’t know why, but I’m sort of sad about this one. You see, for 4 years I’ve had Dish Network service. In those four years I’ve been nothing but pleased with their products, service and pricing. I’ve even seen many people sign up with them based on my referrals.
Well, in the past months things [...]

July 12, 2005   Posted in: Products, Satellite Television, Yada  8 Comments