HDTV in a box for $999 on 12/8???

[joeb2112]

During my 811 install/activation call this afternoon, the Dish installer handed me the phone so I can ask the "when is the 921 due" question. (no update)

Instead, he told me that starting tomorrow, a new HDTV in a box promo starts. $999 includes a 40" (or a 42" can't remember) OR a 60" monitor, customer's choice and the 811 receiver - No commitment (??).

IF you commit to a year or more, the price is even lower (he did not elaborate) Only that - "I wasn't suppose to tell you, but oh well..."

Thought I'd pass this on, don't know if this is old info, bad info, or what - but I'll be calling tomorrow (maybe after the Chat) to see if this promo is good..

 

[Stargazer]

I dont think there was ever a 60" moniter mentioned but perhaps it was a 34" or 40" them being two different types. Also I think they wanted $999 alone for the HD television before so that is like giving the 811 to you and better than that if they give you a discount.

 

[joeb2112]

I thought the larger monitor was the 48" myself, but I did confirm with him the $999 included the 811..

 

[Stargazer]

Thats not too bad considering the 811 retails for $399 but existing subscribers are getting the 811 for $149 or $199. Then again new subscribers would get a discount on the package under Free Dish plus a second receiver (301) to boot and some other deals even better than that on Free Dish for those that sign a two year contract.

 

[mkm4]

Don't forget. That HDTV will ONLY work with the Dish receivers. You will not get HD from any other connection.

 

[joeb2112]

Good point - off topic - Can I have 2 811's on my account?

I did a spot check on bestbuy.com - one example is a 30" Philips flat tube, HD ready, no shipping for about $850 - plus the $149 811 receiver = better deal ?

 

[gpflepsen]

Can't recall where it was, either Nebraska Furniture Mart or Best Buy had a Sunday Newspaper ad offering a 52" RCA HDTV for 1299 and they would package a D* HD system for another $200. 52" HD with satellite setup for $1499.

 

[Matt_Stevens]

mkm4m that is only with the DVI input. The component inputs will be normal.

But that doesn't change the fact that these sets are garbage and not worth the money.

 

[Rick VFR]

The last time this promotion was mentioned, the
bundle was a 921 or 811 with a 34" direct view or
40" RPTV. RCA tv's with Dish Network labels.

 

[Rick VFR]

The last time this promotion was mentioned, the
bundle was a 921 or 811 with a 34" direct view or
40" RPTV. RCA tv's with Dish Network labels.

 

[joeb2112]

OK - just got off the phone with the CSR -

For now; Existing customers Do Not Qualify for the HDTV in a box promo (sorry if this is dup info)

Also - she gave me specifics on the physical size of the TV's (again, sorry for any dup info)

34" Direct View - 39.25" w x 24.5" d x 26.75" h - 170 lbs
40" Rear Project - 38.13" w x 22/25" d x 43.75" h - 120 lbs w/stand

Off top -She also mentioned - that there is a one 811 receiver limit per household @ the $149 price - otherwise it's $399 for an additional receiver