5 days to go... (poll included)

[minendo]

Finally, I get to move into my own place with no roommates but my girlfriend. We are moving into a 2 bedroom, 909sq ft apartment that is costing only $485/month plus utilities. I have all utilities already set up including DSL, but I don't know if I should get cable from Insight or go with the current Direct TV deal.

 

[chin311]

how many tvs you have in your house? youd need receivers for each one w/ directtv, but if you dont have more than like two, i say directtv, more channels and probably the same price.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: chin311
how many tvs you have in your house? youd need receivers for each one w/ directtv, but if you dont have more than like two, i say directtv, more channels and probably the same price.

2 TVs. If I got with DirectTV I get all equipment (2 receivers) plus installation free of charge. If I sign up by Saturday, I also get two months of programming free of charge. However, I don't know if I can sign up by then since I don't move in until Saturday morning.

 

[conjur]

does Insight have cable modem?

My ex's father is getting 3.0mbps on Insight and I'm at a mere 1.2mbps on DSL. Plus, Insight has that Double Play/Triple Play discount

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: conjur
does Insight have cable modem?

My ex's father is getting 3.0mbps on Insight and I'm at a mere 1.2mbps on DSL. Plus, Insight has that Double Play/Triple Play discount

They do, but speeds in the area are terrible. Plus they wanted $45/month plus $40/month for cable. I got Verizon DSL for $29.95/month plus $20/month for basic phone service.

 

[chin311]

if u can get a good combo deal on cable modem/cable then thats good too...

otherwise that directtv dealio sounds great

 

[minendo]

:beer:

 

[Vcize]

holy ljasdflkjasldfj;alskjf.

Where do you live, that's a pretty good price on 900 sq ft.

I'm in Gainesville (college town), so are prices just uber high here? Me and my gf are moving into a place in august that 650 sq. feet and $650 per month. That includes DSL and cable, but not water/electricity/phone.

 

[Vcize]

what's the direct tv deal? Price, channels, etc?

 

[RossMAN]

I hate you!

<--- wishing we could get Verizon DSL here

 

[agnitrate]

I voted for DirecTV since I think it blows cable out of the water.

-silver

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Vcize
holy ljasdflkjasldfj;alskjf.

Where do you live, that's a pretty good price on 900 sq ft.

I'm in Gainesville (college town), so are prices just uber high here? Me and my gf are moving into a place in august that 650 sq. feet and $650 per month. That includes DSL and cable, but not water/electricity/phone.

Apartment is located in Lafayette, IN. 5 miles from Purdue University.

 

[fs5]

$500 a month for EVERYTHING? I hate you...

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5
$500 a month for EVERYTHING? I hate you...

you have not visited Layafette, obviously.

 

[ElFenix]

lafayette is the middle of god-damned nowhere. land is cheap, rent is cheap.

 

[filmmaker]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
lafayette is the middle of god-damned nowhere. land is cheap, rent is cheap.

Yes it is

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I hate you!

<--- wishing we could get Verizon DSL here

Wanting to get nabbed by the RIAA are ya?

I'd go the DirecTV route, myself.

 

[agnitrate]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
lafayette is the middle of god-damned nowhere. land is cheap, rent is cheap.

Sounds like you've been here before

-silver

 

[CPA]

NFL Ticket is only available on Directv. Go with Directv.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: CPA
NFL Ticket is only available on Directv. Go with Directv.

Good point.

Just talked to the apartment complex and in order to have satellite installed they require a $50 security deposit, $25 inspection fee, and proof of renter's insurance.