E* HDTV IN A BOX ad in 1/04 Home Theater magazine

[rad]

Got home today and the latest issue of Home Theater was in the mail. I started to read an the 2nd ad in the front is a two page spread for the HDTV package for $1,499 with an 800-WOW-HDTV number to call (along with a bunch of fine print for the additional charges).

So I wonder if Dish is really going to do this? I thought I heard some rumbles that they might change their mind (gee, that would be a shock). I also wonder if Charlie's going to mention this on Monday with availability dates or the usual tune in next month for more information? This should be a really interesting chat or a real bust.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

They are going to sell them, they have warehouses with them in stock.

I dont expect them to sell them for too long though.

 

[gpflepsen]

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/products/superdish/index.shtml

 

[Chris Freeland]

I read somewhere that this HDTV and 811 combo deal would be only $999 when combined with the latest Free system promotions for new subs and $1499 with HDTV and 921.

 

[fslove]

I found it quite funny that they are advertising this package in Home Theater magazine which is geared more to the higher end crowd! The package sells a cheapo RCA HDTV that no one would dare buy that subscribes to Home Theater Magazine. At least I surely wouldn't, and I know I am not alone as a HT mag subscriber!