** Splitting DirecTV **

Spooner

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If I buy DirecTV (free with rebate) and that indoor splitter ($50), how much do I have to pay for additional boxes? do they charge more when split? you can view different channels in each room, correct?
 

NutBucket

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If you only want 2 boxes then all you need is a dual output LNB. You only need the splitter if you want more then 2.
 

Spooner

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Originally posted by: NutBucket
If you only want 2 boxes then all you need is a dual output LNB. You only need the splitter if you want more then 2.
i'm looking to hook up 4 rooms.

What's the best / cheapest way to do it guys?
 

crab

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Originally posted by: Spooner
Originally posted by: crab453
I think $4/mo per addl. box. And yes, you can.
how much are the boxes?

The reciever itself? That can vary... You can get system deals (I got dish, 2 recievers, deluxe inst. kit for $50..with 1yr commitment) An entire 3 room pkg should run about $150-$180.

edit: I see $279 for a 4. w/ pro install
 

Spooner

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Here's a link to an indoor splitter

I think Bestbuy is running a promo for a free dish (with rebate) / install for one room. If they do all that, then I buy the splitter and the boxes separately, how much is it going to run?

 

Spooner

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I'm a DirecTV newbie.

What exactly does a dual LNB dish mean?

do all new ones have that?
 

crab

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Originally posted by: Spooner
Here's a link to an indoor splitter

I think Bestbuy is running a promo for a free dish (with rebate) / install for one room. If they do all that, then I buy the splitter and the boxes separately, how much is it going to run?

The boxes are usually alot more expensive when not bought in a package.
 

Spooner

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Originally posted by: crab453
Originally posted by: Spooner
Here's a link to an indoor splitter

I think Bestbuy is running a promo for a free dish (with rebate) / install for one room. If they do all that, then I buy the splitter and the boxes separately, how much is it going to run?

The boxes are usually alot more expensive when not bought in a package.
this isn't answering my question

 

Maverick

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the LNB points to the satellite and provides one connection. A dual LNB dish has two LNBs so that you can point both to one satellite and get two connections out of it. I think each LNB can be split twice so you can get a 4x2 splitter to feed your 4 tvs.
 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: Spooner
I'm a DirecTV newbie.

What exactly does a dual LNB dish mean?

do all new ones have that?

Dual LNB has 2 COAX lines coming from the dish.

No, not all dishes have them. You need to specify that you want dual LNB.

The boxes themselves can be had for ~$50usd each for the cheapest.

amish
 

Spooner

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The boxes themselves can be had for ~$50usd each for the cheapest.
where do i go abouts getting these?

I basically want DirecTV so I can get NFL's Sunday Ticket with me being an east-coast Niners fan and all.

But my roomies won't agree unless it's fed to all our rooms.

 

crab

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Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Originally posted by: Spooner
I'm a DirecTV newbie.

What exactly does a dual LNB dish mean?

do all new ones have that?

Dual LNB has 2 COAX lines coming from the dish.

No, not all dishes have them. You need to specify that you want dual LNB.

The boxes themselves can be had for ~$50usd each for the cheapest.

amish

Right, but the card is the spensive part.

 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: crab453
Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Originally posted by: Spooner
I'm a DirecTV newbie.

What exactly does a dual LNB dish mean?

do all new ones have that?

Dual LNB has 2 COAX lines coming from the dish.

No, not all dishes have them. You need to specify that you want dual LNB.

The boxes themselves can be had for ~$50usd each for the cheapest.

amish

Right, but the card is the spensive part.

Nope. That's including the card. I just bought one at CC. :)

You do have to use a credit card. This is to prevent card cloning. If you don't activate the card within 30 days(?) they charge your credit card.

You should be able to get the boxes at any electronics store.

amish
 

NutBucket

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Originally posted by: Spooner
are there certain kinds i need to get? better ones?

Interface preference. We have one of the RCA's. I hate the remote but the onscreen stuff is great. The Sony has a better remote IMHO, but I don't like the menus as much. Go try them out.
 

aphex

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Im debating right now if i wanna go with DirecTV or DishNetwork...

DirecTV - $35 for 2 boxes... roughly $40 a month with local channels
DishNetwork - FREE for 2 boxes... roughly $35 a month with local channels...

Which do you reccomend?
 

MrBond

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Originally posted by: aphexII
Im debating right now if i wanna go with DirecTV or DishNetwork...

DirecTV - $35 for 2 boxes... roughly $40 a month with local channels
DishNetwork - FREE for 2 boxes... roughly $35 a month with local channels...

Which do you reccomend?
I'd go dish network. It's $32/mo for the Top 100 package (the top 150 isn't worth it IMO), and besides, within a year they *should* own Direct TV. Locals aren't extra if you live in an area that gets them normally.

 

aphex

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Originally posted by: MrBond
Originally posted by: aphexII
Im debating right now if i wanna go with DirecTV or DishNetwork...

DirecTV - $35 for 2 boxes... roughly $40 a month with local channels
DishNetwork - FREE for 2 boxes... roughly $35 a month with local channels...

Which do you reccomend?
I'd go dish network. It's $32/mo for the Top 100 package (the top 150 isn't worth it IMO), and besides, within a year they *should* own Direct TV. Locals aren't extra if you live in an area that gets them normally.

Locals arent extra??? If so that would be my deciding factor...

Everywhere i look though, it seems to be $5.99 for local channels... How do i get them for free? (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area)

If your referring to using an antenna or cable, wed rather not. The reception just plain ass sucks at our house...
 

TNTrulez

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Local are extra $ on both DirectTV and Dishnetwork. Direct TV is rather expensive if you ask me. You should check to see if Dishnetowrk offers NFL ticket.