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Re: [DIRECTV] Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/0 I guess we'll find out.
If they think they're replacing my HD receiver with a new one because they made the switch to MPEG4, and they're going to charge me a lease fee....
....well, let's just say that they've got another think coming...
I think I'll call up today and get a second regular DVR unit, so that it's mine before the 3/1 cutoff.
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 Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion TodayPremium,MVM
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kudos:3 | I got that maintenance plan with D* ... Ummm, wonder if I can get the equipment swapped out for free under that?
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kudos:1 | said by Irish Shark:I got that maintenance plan with D* ... Ummm, wonder if I can get the equipment swapped out for free under that? I would think you could as long as its an actual hardware failure. |
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Boxborough, MA | This could be a way to increase the revenue stream by adding a lease cost to the normal programing costs.
Also, this might be related to the MPEG4 rollout for HDTV channels and HDTV recorders. By leasing the equipment, users may be less likely to upgrade the systems with larger drives or perform other hacks.
All in all, whatever the reason, I am sure it will be to the corporations benefit. |
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| said by toups:All in all, whatever the reason, I am sure it will be to the corporations benefit. It always is, just like with any other company. It's not about the customers, it's about their money. |
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Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion TodayPremium,MVM
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kudos:3 | reply to scooby
said by scooby:said by Irish Shark:I got that maintenance plan with D* ... Ummm, wonder if I can get the equipment swapped out for free under that? I would think you could as long as its an actual hardware failure. I was referring to the 5 LNB dish and the new MPEG4 receivers.
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