Advise on best satellite deal

[vulcanman]

Finally dawned on me that my cable (COMCAST) bill is too high for my wallet.

I currently rent two HD DVRs from Comcast. Most of the time we watch HD shows.

Can someone tell me which satellite provider has deals that include two HD DVRs in the package with no additional charge for the receivers ?

Thanks.

Max

 

[tfinch2]

http://www.dishnetwork.com/con...h_hd/offer/index.shtml

 

[vulcanman]

Tried that already ... they charge $400 for the second HD DVR.

 

[Queasy]

Try calling up DirecTV. I just recently upgraded to two HR20 HD DVRs for free. I'm not sure what they would offer a new customer but they seem to be offering deals now so it may be worth a shot. Be sure to mention competitor's offers, be polite, and take a look at this thread from DBSTalk.com.

 

[jatwell]

Supposedly, DirecTV is going to be able to offer up to 100 HD channels by the end of the year.

Anybody have any info on this and if Dish will be competitive with this?

I'm in the same boat, too much $$ for Time Warner. $125 / mo and only $40 of that is internet. This is just for two TV's. $85/mo... wtf. Don't really know why I pay this much.

If somebody had all HD programming, it might be worth it. I think there was a satellite (voom or something) that had this, but they went under.

Show me the deals

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: jatwell
Supposedly, DirecTV is going to be able to offer up to 100 HD channels by the end of the year.

DirecTV will be turning on some of their new HD channels in the next week or so. They'll be adding more through the rest of the year.

edit: Found at the Satellite Guys.

Current HD Channels:
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
HB HD
Showtime HD
Discovery HD Theater
TNT HD
Universal HD
HDNet
HDNet Movie
+ HD Locals

Upcoming Regular HD Channels:
A&E HD
ABC Family HD
Animal Planet HD
Bravo HD
ESPNews HD
Food Network HD
Fuel TV HD
FX HD
HGTV-HD
Cartoon Network
Chiller HD
CNBC HD
CNN HD
History Channel HD
MHD
USA HD
National Geographic HD
Discovery Channel HD
Disney Channel HD
TBS HD
The 101 HD
TLC HD
Toon Disney HD
Weather Channel HD
Big Ten Network HD
NFL Network HD
Versus HD/Golf Channel HD
Sci-Fi Network HD
Science Channel HD
Speed Channel HD
Tennis Channel HD

Upcoming HD Premium Channels:
HBO HD West
HBO2 HD East
HBO2 HD West
HBO Family
HBO Family West
HBO Latino
HBO Signature
Showtime HD West
Cinemax HD East
Cinemax HD West
MoreMax
The Movie Channel HD East
Starz HD East
Starz HD West
Starz Edge HD
Starz Comedy HD
Starz Kids & Family HD

 

[Rage187]

I just moved from comcast with the same setup, 2 hddvrs

I chose DirecTV and it cost me $200 for the HDDVR and I got a regular SD box for free. The agent told me to wait a month and I could upgrade the SD box to a HDDVR for free.

 

[vulcanman]

I really don't want to pay $200 for the box ... I like the idea of leasing equipment especially when the technology gets outdated very rapidly.

 

[Rage187]

Originally posted by: vulcanman
I really don't want to pay $200 for the box ... I like the idea of leasing equipment especially when the technology gets outdated very rapidly.

the HR20 is mpeg4 and will be the standard for years to come.

Not to mention that the SD channels look as good as the HD channels on Comcast.

All reg SD channels, 480P. So glad I finally switched.

And just like you my bill with Comcast was close to $200 before I decided to switch. My DirecTV bill is $75 a month and then I pay $60 a month for Comcast internet. Thats until I find another solution that does not require me to get a phone line.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Rage187

Originally posted by: vulcanman
I really don't want to pay $200 for the box ... I like the idea of leasing equipment especially when the technology gets outdated very rapidly.

the HR20 is mpeg4 and will be the standard for years to come.

Not to mention that the SD channels look as good as the HD channels on Comcast.

All reg SD channels, 480P. So glad I finally switched.

As I said above, call DirecTV and work a deal. If you get the right CSR, you should be able to get a receiver for free. Anytime you upgrade to a replacement receiver, you should get that for free as well. It may take a couple of tries to get the right CSR though.

 

[UNCjigga]

Very topical discussion, as my roommate and I are looking to get out of a $130/month Comcast bill and into $100-$120/month bill for combined satellite/DSL service. Ideally service would include expanded 'variety' channels, an HD tier, local sports, and local networks in HD. We're also looking to do a two-room system with HD DVRs. But we haven't found anything that lets you rent the receivers (Dish only lets you rent non-DVR HD receivers?)

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: UNCjigga
Very topical discussion, as my roommate and I are looking to get out of a $130/month Comcast bill and into $100-$120/month bill for combined satellite/DSL service. Ideally service would include expanded 'variety' channels, an HD tier, local sports, and local networks in HD. We're also looking to do a two-room system with HD DVRs. But we haven't found anything that lets you rent the receivers (Dish only lets you rent non-DVR HD receivers?)

Even when you pay the $200-$400 upfront fee for the HD DVRs with DISH/DirecTV they still consider you to be 'leasing' the receivers. Its one of the great BS moves and why I don't upgrade unless I can get them for free.