en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | reply to jackknife
Re: im not impressed at all
It works all ways...
DSL = Cheap Internet surfing
Cable = decent priced all in one (where it exists)
Satellite = Best value TV |
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | Satellite is not always the best value in TV. Look at what they charge for adding packages and the equipment. Especially with DVR, and Local channels are extra, and don't forget the contract. |
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ronpin
Imagine Reality
join:2002-12-06
Nirvana
 ·AT&T Southwest
| Tainted Love
The NSA-AT&T wiretapping/records affair has ruined my anticipation for UVerse. There's a new VRAD box less than 200 feet from my home -- and I can't stand the sight of it. Were it not for my wife's insistence on our AT&T local phone number -- I'd be back on cable/VoIP right now. Death to the the Death Star! (and keep your new toy)
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"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country" - and stop the NeoCons |
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | Port your number from them to who ever you want. |
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maartena
Stacked.
Premium
join:2002-05-10
Orange, CA
 ·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to en102
Re: im not impressed at all
said by en102  :It works all ways... Satellite = Best value TV Unless you are like me and use HBO On Demand and Showtime On Demand all the time. Satellite has no On Demand options. 
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -
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58483323
Gurt me
join:2003-06-23
Normal, IL | Yes, On Demand is definitely a HUGE plus for cable. |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
| reply to hottboiinnc
It is much cheaper than Comcast was (now TimeWarner) here in Los Angeles.
DirecTv: 3 Tuners, free installation, free tuners, 1 year contract, with local channels, $45.99 + $5 + $5 = $55.99 /month + tax
Comcast: Standard Analog (no cheap $13 packages here) = $50.40 / month + franchise fees + taxes
Comcast digital = $60.40 + installation + programming fees + rental fees (per TV) + franchise fees + taxes.
Cable was more expensive. |
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | Dish and DirecTV have almost a 2year contract: 17 or 18months at a time. It's just crazy to have to keep a video service that long to get "deals" on what they offer. |
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA
 ·PHONE POWER
 ·AT&T U-Verse
·AT&T CallVantage
·Time Warner VOIP
·RoadRunner Cable
1 edit | reply to en102
quote:
t is much cheaper than Comcast was (now TimeWarner) here in Los Angeles.
DirecTv: 3 Tuners, free installation, free tuners, 1 year contract, with local channels, $45.99 + $5 + $5 = $55.99 /month + tax
Comcast: Standard Analog (no cheap $13 packages here) = $50.40 / month + franchise fees + taxes
Comcast digital = $60.40 + installation + programming fees + rental fees (per TV) + franchise fees + taxes.
Cable was more expensive.
With a HD DVR?
My choices last year were:
1) Rent HD DVRs from Comcast at $10/month each.
2) Buy two Hughes HR10-250's at $1000/ each, knowing that DirecTV plans to go to MPEG-4.
I do, however, pay probably another $20/month for a similar programming package. Comcast was a MUCH, MUCH better value for me. And I'm STILL waiting for DirecTV to get their sh*t together with their new HD DVRs.
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lml2000
Whazzup
join:2000-08-17
Los Angeles, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
| said by djrobx
My choices last year were:
1) Rent HD DVRs from Comcast at $10/month each.
2) Buy two Hughes HR10-250's at $1000/ each, knowing that DirecTV plans to go to MPEG-4.
I do, however, pay probably another $20/month for a similar programming package. Comcast was a MUCH, MUCH better value for me. And I'm STILL waiting for DirecTV to get their sh*t together with their new HD DVRs.
[/BQUOTE :Today, in the LA market, the HR20, the MPEG4-compatible HD DVR is now available. Lease cost right now is $399, but discounts up to $150 are being given. No monthly lease, just monthly DVR service @4.99/mo. FYI. |
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