I made the jump from DISH to DirecTV

[Cards Big East]

I must say that the AT&T installer who installed my U-Verse internet and DirecTV was the most professional, and hard working installer that I have ever seen, and I have used DISH and TW cable installers in the past. So far, the service seems great. The DirecTV picture seems a bit more "crisp" then DISH's HD did. Maybe it's just my imagination. The Genie boxes are going to take a bit of a leaning curve after being used to DISH's equipment for many years. I do wish that the boxes had a Netflix app built it like the Hopper.

One thing that really stands out is how much cooler the DirecTV equipment runs compared to DISH's. The Joeys would get hot to the touch. Overall, I am glad I made the switch and look forward to the service. Anything I need to be aware of?

 

[rad]

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[Todd Nicholson]

I've heard the DTV picture is crisper, but what about compression artifacts/noise, especially in solid surface backgrounds? Noticeable?

 

[directv newb]

I must say that the AT&T installer who installed my U-Verse internet and DirecTV was the most professional, and hard working installer that I have ever seen, and I have used DISH and TW cable installers in the past. So far, the service seems great. The DirecTV picture seems a bit more "crisp" then DISH's HD did. Maybe it's just my imagination. The Genie boxes are going to take a bit of a leaning curve after being used to DISH's equipment for many years. I do wish that the boxes had a Netflix app built it like the Hopper.

One thing that really stands out is how much cooler the DirecTV equipment runs compared to DISH's. The Joeys would get hot to the touch. Overall, I am glad I made the switch and look forward to the service. Anything I need to be aware of?

The Directv HD picture quality is AMAZING!!! You will love Directv!

 

[Claude Greiner]

How is the ATT internet compared to TWC?

 

[Cards Big East]

How is the ATT internet compared to TWC?

So far, it seems identical. No better, no worse. The AT&T all in one box, with the modem and router together is very nice, though and saves on a lot of wires.

 

[Cards Big East]

I've heard the DTV picture is crisper, but what about compression artifacts/noise, especially in solid surface backgrounds? Noticeable?

Not for me, at least not yet.

 

[bucktooth]

I must say that the AT&T installer who installed my U-Verse internet and DirecTV was the most professional, and hard working installer that I have ever seen, and I have used DISH and TW cable installers in the past. So far, the service seems great. The DirecTV picture seems a bit more "crisp" then DISH's HD did. Maybe it's just my imagination. The Genie boxes are going to take a bit of a leaning curve after being used to DISH's equipment for many years. I do wish that the boxes had a Netflix app built it like the Hopper.

One thing that really stands out is how much cooler the DirecTV equipment runs compared to DISH's. The Joeys would get hot to the touch. Overall, I am glad I made the switch and look forward to the service. Anything I need to be aware of?

I'm curious what was the last dishnet receiver you used before switching to Directv.

 

[Cards Big East]

bucktooth, it was the Hopper. 2013 model.Great receiver, never a bit of trouble.

 

[Todd Nicholson]

So, how are you liking DirecTV since it's been a little while since you switched? I'm seriously thinking now of switching from dish. Would you still consider the PQ on DirecTV better than dish? Since I upgraded to my xbr65850c from a 50" plasma, the softness of the dish picture and the compression noise/blocks/grainyness is more apparent. Hoping the DirecTV picture would be an improvement.

 

[Cards Big East]

So, how are you liking DirecTV since it's been a little while since you switched? I'm seriously thinking now of switching from dish. Would you still consider the PQ on DirecTV better than dish? Since I upgraded to my xbr65850c from a 50" plasma, the softness of the dish picture and the compression noise/blocks/grainyness is more apparent. Hoping the DirecTV picture would be an improvement.

Yes, I do consider the picture to be a slight improvement over DISH. It is most noticeable during sports, at least to me. The NCAA tourney I started watching when I still had DISH. The same stations just look more crisp and the color is better. To be fair, the AT&T installer replaced the cables inside the house, so whether it's the DirecTV or the new cables I can't be 100% sure.

 

[ncted]

Yes, I do consider the picture to be a slight improvement over DISH. It is most noticeable during sports, at least to me. The NCAA tourney I started watching when I still had DISH. The same stations just look more crisp and the color is better. To be fair, the AT&T installer replaced the cables inside the house, so whether it's the DirecTV or the new cables I can't be 100% sure.

If you were having cabling issues, you would have more problems than a soft, washed-out picture.

 

[Cards Big East]

If you were having cabling issues, you would have more problems than a soft, washed-out picture.

Good point. Truthfully, I wouldn't even call it soft or washed out. It's just that the DirecTV picture is better.