Dish vs. Directv

unclejohn · Post by **unclejohn** » November 11, 2007 2:40 pm

We are dropping our cable and going with satellite. Anyone have any pros and cons between Dish network and Directv? I havent heard much to compare the two. Thanks!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » November 11, 2007 2:46 pm

Wayne
Penny

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 2:47 pm

:D

<--------- Works for DIRECTV.

Love the product. Great channel lineup, prices (ok, I get it free but) are comparable. If you're a sports fan, DIRECTV offers these packages:

NFL Sunday Ticket™
NFL Super Fan™
NFL SuperCast™ Login
NHL
NHL Center Ice™
NBA
NBA League Pass™
College Basketball
ESPN FULL COURT
MEGA MARCH MADNESS
College Football
ESPN GamePlan™
NASCAR HotPass™
MLB
MLB Extra Innings™
Soccer & Rugby
MLS DirectKick™
Setanta Sports™
Cricket Sport
CricketTicket

As many movie channels you can want.

Interactive Game channels.

If you're interested, we also have a "Friends & Family" program where you can get equipment and installation free with a one year agreement.

Can you tell I like the product??

http://directv.com/DTVAPP/index.jsp

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 2:47 pm

springparrot wrote:Wayne
Penny

I'm on it!!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » November 11, 2007 2:48 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
springparrot wrote:Wayne
Penny

I'm on it!!

I knew you would be

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 2:54 pm

And I will say that there are two downsides to having satellite. If it's raining or snowing REALLY hard, you can lose the picture. But even living in CO it's never lasted more than 30 minutes.

Also, you do have to have a clear view of the southern sky for wherever you're mounting your dish.

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » November 11, 2007 3:48 pm

I have Dish and love it
BestFriend has Direct and loves it

flip a coin

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » November 11, 2007 4:28 pm

SMLCHNG wrote::D

<--------- Works for DIRECTV. Love the product. Great channel lineup, prices (ok, I get it free but) are comparable. If you're a sports fan, DIRECTV offers these packages:

NFL Sunday Ticket™
NFL Super Fan™
NFL SuperCast™ Login
NHL
NHL Center Ice™
NBA
NBA League Pass™
College Basketball
ESPN FULL COURT
MEGA MARCH MADNESS
College Football
ESPN GamePlan™
NASCAR HotPass™
MLB
MLB Extra Innings™
Soccer & Rugby
MLS DirectKick™
Setanta Sports™
Cricket Sport
CricketTicket

As many movie channels you can want.

Interactive Game channels.

If you're interested, we also have a "Friends & Family" program where you can get equipment and installation free with a one year agreement.

Can you tell I like the product??

http://directv.com/DTVAPP/index.jsp

i switched to dish...sorry Penny...i could bundle my phone...computer...cell and TV into one cheaper package ....but i did like Directv....the only thing i don't get now is the NFL package....that i do miss....but rarely watched until late in the season...and the way that the Dolphins are playing...i saved the 250.00...which is a lot of money ....but i could get the other packages if desired!!!

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 11, 2007 4:29 pm

Dish Network has Radio Margaritaville if that would be a plus for you.
It did not help with me though.
I had it for a week and went back to Comcast because I liked Comcast's HD channels better. Plus you need a seperate antennae to pick up HD locals on Dish. I don't know about Direct. This was a year ago and may not be the case now though. My brother loves Dish!

pbans · Post by **pbans** » November 11, 2007 4:34 pm

I switched from DISH to DirecTV after about the 100TH phone call to Dish because of a bad receiver......I called once a week for about six months trying to get it fixed or replaced and they never did......

We've had direct for about a year.....the one problem we had was taken care of within 24 hours....and I didn't even have to drop Wayne or Penny's name!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 4:38 pm

TommyBahama wrote:i switched to dish...sorry Penny...i could bundle my phone...computer...cell and TV into one cheaper package ....but i did like Directv

No apologies, Tom. DIRECTV can be bundled - like I do with Qwest (home/cell phones, and internet).

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 4:39 pm

pbans wrote: We've had direct for about a year.....the one problem we had was taken care of within 24 hours....and I didn't even have to drop Wayne or Penny's name!

Glad to hear it, Paige!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 4:41 pm

sonofabeach wrote:Dish Network has Radio Margaritaville if that would be a plus for you.
I had it for a week and went back to Comcast because I liked Comcast's HD channels better. Plus you need a seperate antennae to pick up HD locals on Dish. I don't know about Direct.

Since I don't have anything HD in this house, I don't really know the in's and out's .. but I'm pretty sure it's just the receiver has to be one of our HD devices.

http://directv.com/DTVAPP/global/conten ... d=P4380110

I do wish we had RM, but I'll live.

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » November 11, 2007 4:46 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
sonofabeach wrote:Dish Network has Radio Margaritaville if that would be a plus for you.
I had it for a week and went back to Comcast because I liked Comcast's HD channels better. Plus you need a seperate antennae to pick up HD locals on Dish. I don't know about Direct.
Since I don't have anything HD in this house, I don't really know the in's and out's .. but I'm pretty sure it's just the receiver has to be one of our HD devices.

http://directv.com/DTVAPP/global/conten ... d=P4380110

I do wish we had RM, but I'll live.

possibly the only reason we don't have Direct now...which I always had in OK...but DISH was already here when I moved....

I hate how DISH has to d/l sometimes when you want to see what's on other channels and their remote controls sux, not user friendly either...appears to me their equipment is not the quality as Direct...

customer service is a complete nightmare !!

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 11, 2007 4:47 pm

on a tv related note, yesterday the lamp in my Toshiba DLP 47 inch widescreen went out after two friggin years. AND I had the lamp set on low up until a couple of months ago. I knew it would eventually happen but dang...this quick? I still love the tv and thank goodness I bought extended service plan from Best Buy. They "said" they will be here to fix it early this week. The 32 inch in the bedroom is killing me.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 4:48 pm

You'd never survive here, Michael!! Our largest is 27" and NOT a HD or flat!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2007 4:51 pm

Moonie wrote: customer service is a complete nightmare !!

I've been a 'customer' on the phone with our customer service at times. Let's say there is room for improvement on a couple of calls I had to make.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » November 11, 2007 4:55 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
Moonie wrote: customer service is a complete nightmare !!
I've been a 'customer' on the phone with our customer service at times. Let's say there is room for improvement on a couple of calls I had to make.

There are few, if any, companies that don't have room for improvement!!

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 11, 2007 4:56 pm

SMLCHNG wrote: You'd never survive here, Michael!! Our largest is 27" and NOT a HD or flat!

I'm sure I could manage. I got sucked into the HD thing because of football. Funny thing about the big tv here is that I'm the only one who took the time to master it. My wife and son still come to me play a dvd and sometimes they screw up the channels. It's because there's a remote for the cable box that is supposedly a universal but it does not cover all of the features so I have a "remote platter" on the table with about four remotes in it..
I admit I did kinda freak when I found out about the lamps going out yesterday. Vickie said I acted like it was like armageddon

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » November 11, 2007 4:59 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:i switched to dish...sorry Penny...i could bundle my phone...computer...cell and TV into one cheaper package ....but i did like Directv
No apologies, Tom. DIRECTV can be bundled - like I do with Qwest (home/cell phones, and internet).

i can't here.....we have sbc/AT&T...which there pacage is with Dish!!