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    Hdmi problem

    To me, using very expensive Monster cables rather than cheaper generic versions, is in the same category as the people with non-stock or exotic cars, that use expensive boutique oils, rather than the factory spec recommended main stream oils. Bragging rights! I do use over the counter...
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    Got a call from "Dish Network Loyalty Dept" for 50% off. Is this legit?

    Does anyone, besides me, wonder how the Federal Government and their 'Do Not Call' list are handling spoof calls? I receive spoof calls like ones from 'Credit Card Services' all the time, using a variety of area codes and phone numbers. I am on the Federal and State 'Do Not Call' lists and...
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    Dish Network Problem

    The United States is a REPUBLIC, not a democracy. Didn't you learn that in school?
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    Dish Network Customer Service SUCKS!

    Here is 'Social Justice' in all its glory!
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    Dish 612 vs Samsung PN4250B1D

    Thank all of you very much. It was indeed the "stretch" function on the 612. I did not know there was such a function available. Never had occasion to use it with my Mitsubishi. Again, thank you all for your help.
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    Dish 612 vs Samsung PN4250B1D

    Just got a new Samsung TV and 612 HD receiver. I set the TV to 16:9 and the receiver to 16:9. I get bad horizontal overscan on HD channels. I tried adjusting the picture, using the Samsung adjustments. NO GO! Picture info shows HD:stretch. Called Samsung. After a long conversation with...
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    Left Dish for FIOS

    I have FIOS internet and phone service. I will never change from E* until FIOS has a recorder equal to the 622/722. I would NEVER buy/use a TIVO!
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    Seagate Vs. Western Digital?

    I have had the exact opposite experience with Seagate as you have had. My first Seagate was used on my TI-994A. Belonged to a TI computer club and a lot of people used the Seagate drives and had problems. Since you go back 20+ years, did you ever experience, what was called 'stickon', or some...
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    Top EHD choices

    I now have a WD 500 GB and a 650 GB My Book Essential. Both work fine after 6-10 months. Had a Seagate Free Agent 500 GB drive that quit after 3-4 months. Lost a lot of programs. I could not get anything off the drive, even using Linux. I got so mad, I threw the drive against the wall. I had...
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    $50 Dish Grounding Inspection Fee passed by Omaha, Ne

    Yes we would. Did you notice that the fat a** politician now says he wants the disk installation stability checked, so the dish does not fall on a child. Here we go with "the children". To the liberals, when all else fails, go to the "do it for the children" GD liberal politicians will go...
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    Why does a surge protoector make any difference?

    I have used an APC power conditioner, for over 2 years, without a problem. It has a buck/boost feature for low or high voltage.
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    622 with external Segate HDD issues

    Because some are into the 'My organ , salary, education, is greater than yours', and they want everyone to know what fine, superior fellows they are. Just my humble opinion.
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    622 with external Segate HDD issues

    Seagate, in my opinion, is still crap after 20 years! Had problems with Seagate HD in the '80s, was called sticon or something like that. The head(s) would stick to the platter and the drive was done. Seagate would never acknowledge the problem. Went to WD after that. Had very good luck...
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    TIVO vs E*

    As an average consumer, I would like to comment. I looked at TIVO many years ago, and decided that paying a monthly fee, for what they offered, was not a bright move. I fault the stupid consumers for supporting this company and their business plan. Yes, direct TV and the cable companies more...
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    Time for Charlie to resign!!!!!

    You have been bitching about HD programing, Speed Channel, since May of 2008. When does your contract with Dish expire? At that time you may go elsewhere, without penalty. Are you exploring your options?
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    Wrong aspect ratio on some channels

    There is NO HD conversion planned. Only analog to digital. HD is NOT the same as digital!!
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    Potential Problems with Certain 1TB Seagate and Western Digital External Hard Drives

    I blame all of my Seagate EHD problems on myself. Back when, using a TI99xx computer, I purchased a Seagate 20 Meg HD. I started having problems with it, later called the 'stickun' problem where the read/write heads would physically stick to the platter. A large number of people also had...
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    Dish Locals Shutdown and DirectTV

    Watch out for this Quantum guy. He brought up "diversity" in one of his prior posts and now sounds like a evangelist trying to save the world (at least E* subs) from themselves. Read his post below - HE knows it but us dumb asses don't. "I am surprised that everyone defends Dish in this...
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    Think he's angry?

    WHAT AN a$$hole!! If, during the storm, a tree fell on his car that he still owed $$ on and had no insurance. Would he argue his debt is wiped clean? If you cannot afford renters/homeowners insurance, what are you doing with Satellite TV?? Get your sh*t together. BTW: where is bolivar...
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    LCD-TV

    I have not tried 1080P from E* yet, and I wonder what I will get if if I do try? TV is a Mitsubishi 65732 DLP advertised as 1080P. The picture @ 1080i is great, but if I would want to watch a PPV @ 1080P, would E* recognize my 1080P TV?
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    TIVO vs E*

    Isn't there a legal forum where all the lawyers and pseudo lawyers can go to discuss this? The only thing the average user of E* cares about is, what impact the JUDGES ruling will have upon them. What impact on the Court will all this BS have? My guess - NONE. I don't know if some or all...
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    Flimflam outfit

    Didn't read what he signed? Looks like a government intervention is needed! If they (the government) can do it for would be home owners, why not for Dish subscribers? Sometimes you have to be rude, as personal responsibility has long vanished from this republic.
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    Has anyone w/ a 1080p/60 gotten VOD to work?

    I believe 60Hz is the electrical frequence. The 60 mentioned is the movie frame rate, as is 24 and maybe 30. This is the frames/sec at which the film is shot. Feel free to correct me.
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    Real simple (to ask) external hard drive question?

    Using a VIP 622 for about a year, along with a Seagate Freeagent 500 (Seacrate as we used to call them). During this time I had one failure, had to reformat and lost everything and this was with the sleep timer off. Since then, I unplug the power from the HD and only plug it in when I am using...
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    FSN Pittsburgh and Penguins

    Now I know this is not a E* problem but I will post here along with posting on the FSN, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, and anyone else I can think of. Friday night game was supposed to be in HD on 5428. When it didn,t appear, I called E*. CSR said it should be on. After checking, she came back...