dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
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join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
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Re: [AZ] NFL package?
said by CCNnorthcali  :said by robl27 :if you decide to get DTV get 22 inch dishes as they will allow more signal or 24 inch dishes. the standard 18 inches is too small. In Arizona you won't have problems with rainfade except during monsoons. I used to have sat for video and never had rain fade even during the heaviest storms. only issue i ever had was loss of signal twice a year for two minutes due to increased solar storms/flares.
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Matsayz
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join:2005-02-08
Tucson, AZ | reply to DISHISGREAT
yeah i think we can goto the sports bar for Ravens games, what all 16 games or whatever. and a two-year contract? does it pour me fresh cold beer and grill my food too?
THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS/GALS! |
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DISHISGREAT
@cox.net
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One HD-DVR with the cheapest package AND regular HD will roughly cost:
Family: 29.95 (cheapest starting pkg 50 total chs- NO espn and 2 disney with 2 nickelodeon chs)
DTV DVR SVC: 6.00
HD Access: 10.00
NFL Sunday Ticket Superfan: 100.00 (to get the games in HD)
HD extra pack: 4.99 (regular HD programming is not free)
NFL Sunday Ticket Earlybird: 279.95
First months bill: $435.93
Don't forget the Startup Costs:
HD/DVR: 99.00
Internet Connection kit: 59.98 (must have 2 for VOD)
Total Startup costs: $158.98
Total to switch for first month: $589.91 w/ Sunday Ticket.
Point me to the closest sports bar. |
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brian2220
join:2009-03-19
Glendale, AZ | reply to CCNnorthcali
yup is those monsoons the kill it
i got the big dish and the hd box for $100 and the
i have cox and directv
every thing works perfect |
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CCNnorthcali
join:2004-03-07
Tempe, AZ
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1 edit | reply to robl27
said by robl27 :if you decide to get DTV get 22 inch dishes as they will allow more signal or 24 inch dishes. the standard 18 inches is too small. This is old information. If you get DirecTV with HD service, there is only one size dish they use anymore. It's a large dish that will see all of the satellites, including the ones that only have HD. You can also haggle with DirecTV for a better deal, especially if you have decent credit.
I have DirecTV and Cox Internet service. In Arizona you won't have problems with rainfade except during monsoons. Some things to keep in mind:
-DirecTV's onDemand is not amazing. It downloads shows through your Internet service if you network your DVRs. It only works on HD-DVR receivers. No HBO onDemand.
-DirecTV has pretty good HD video quality, typically considered better than Cox
-DirecTV installs suck, but once it is installed, it seems to not give much trouble, doesn't go out unless you have a severe storm
-DirecTV will be launching another satellite soon to continue expanding HD service (should launch in fall)
-DirecTV HD-DVR is much, much better than Cox's IMO (but still isn't perfect, can be really slow)
-You can't run Cox internet and DirecTV on the same line.
-DirecTV will require a 24 month contract for an HD-DVR.
Hope this helps you make a decision. I would call DirecTV, say you are interested in switching for Sunday Ticket (with Superfan for HD games). See what they offer, it'll probably be better than what's on their website. |
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Rodney
join:2005-06-27
North Kingstown, RI
2 edits | reply to Matsayz
I have Cox HSI for internet, and then for tv I have DirecTV. I have local HD channels, and I get NFL ST with HD, which I really enjoy! All the games, and I happen to like the RedZone Channel, which shifts between all the games so you just see action! action! action! Some people don't like that, but that is why they give you a choice to watch just one game as well. When football season starts, they generally have a deal where you get ST either free, or really reduced rate (just that first year).
Check out for all the specials.
You shouldn't have to spend extra for the larger dish. Just make sure they send out an HD receiver, and you should be all set. I haven't any trouble with rainfade (snowfade, that is another story). |
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robl27
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join:2008-07-16
Mary Esther, FL | reply to Matsayz
if you get rain, you will lose signal on DTV a bigger dish will help you with this rain fade and you will need one for 119, 110 and i think 105 degrees.
(check with them first)
-Rob |
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Matsayz
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join:2005-02-08
Tucson, AZ
1 edit | reply to robl27
ha no not twitter, hate that stupid crap drives me nuts when its on the news or whatever... next annoying thing. havent been on the forum in awhile so i forgot how to qoute.
anyways, 22-24 inch dish huh? so NFL ticket comes standard def and HD? i've got a 52" LCD more than 8' away so i know im not seeing every blade of grass but still i can tell the huge difference with Cox HD and non. i only surf the HD channels but whatever.
any help is very helpful, im trying to get some stuff figured out before i get back stateside from this deployment so i can surprise the lady with it. crappy internet over here doesnt help with the directv website. cant wait to get home and have constant connection!! |
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robl27
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join:2008-07-16
Mary Esther, FL | reply to Matsayz
is this twitter? wow!
if you decide to get DTV get 22 inch dishes as they will allow more signal or 24 inch dishes. the standard 18 inches is too small.
there around $40 bucks or so.
-Rob |
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Matsayz
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join:2005-02-08
Tucson, AZ
| reply to Rodney
@Rodney - so you have DirecTV and Cox? i dont really want their internet, i'd rather keep the real broadband but let me know what your setup is for Directv(packages/price) and then theres HD stuff on top of that right? ug thanks guys for the replies! |
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Rodney
join:2005-06-27
North Kingstown, RI
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said by nybill38 :
the NFL package on Directv is way over priced, and unless you get HD the picture quality is HORRIBLE
That is your opinion, and you are entitled to it. I happen to enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket enormously! Do I wish it were cheaper? Sure!! But I do still feel value in it and intend to renew again this year. For some of us who really enjoy football, and want to watch every game from a favorite team that is not in their local area, DirecTV's ST is a great thing.
-Rodney |
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nybill38
@cox.net | reply to Matsayz
the NFL package on Directv is way over priced, and unless you get HD the picture quality is HORRIBLE |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
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join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
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said by Matsayz :balls! footballs! how much is NFL network? or should i just switch to DirecTV? I believe its $6/mo. course you get what you pay for. sunday ticket at $149/season is going to be better than something you pay $30 for a season of.
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ajwees41
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join:2002-05-10
Omaha, NE | reply to Matsayz
it's part of the sports and info tier on cox digital cable prices vary by cox location. |
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Matsayz
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join:2005-02-08
Tucson, AZ | reply to madden2k5
balls! footballs! how much is NFL network? or should i just switch to DirecTV? |
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madden2k5
join:2009-04-09
Portsmouth, VA | reply to Matsayz
No because DirectTV owns the license for the NFL Ticket.. So cox cant and wont be offering it. Only thing you can get is the nfl network. |
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Matsayz
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join:2005-02-08
Tucson, AZ
| Does Cox offer an NFL package like their MLB and whatnot? I didn't see it on the cox.com website. Really dont wanna have to switch to DirecTV or anything but "we" meaning the lady must have her Ravens games this year...my Detroit Lions im not so worried about. yea..... |
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