Updating Dish Equipment- I need advice

[albcmb]

I have Dish 500 with a 2700 and 4700 receiver. I want a DVR and new TV. I purchased a large Mitsubishi TV that needs a high definition satellite receiver. The salesman recommended the Dish 921 instead of their upgraded TV with DVR. I called Dish (need I mention what that is like!?) and they said they do not sell the Dish DVR 921 but they gave me some numbers to call. I called VMC and they sell it but can't install it. The TV dealer said I also need an antenna on the house to get HD on local stations. Dish doesn't install or sell the antennas and neither does VMC. I have no confidence in my ability to make these products work together, especially after reading the 921 thread. I do not know what it means to have to run two cables to the 921, etc. I would like to be sure that I am buying something that makes sense. I would also like to find someone that can make this all work together. Any ideas? Thank you!

 

[mwgiii]

Go to Dish's web site and find a local retailer.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/search/retailer/index.asp

They would be able to sell you a 921 w/install and should be able to install an antenna for HD locals.

Check Antenna Web to see what locals are broadcasting Digital signal and which direction they are from you.
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx

 

[boba]

If you are a smart consumer you will get a Directv HD-DVR. From Directv you can get upto 3 basic receivers free with free installation. As an existing customer you can get for $99 standard installation and an off-air antenna for the Directv HD DVR by calling 800-531-4388 and giving code HDCK7744.

 

[GaryPen]

I believe DirecTV gives a diamond-encrusted bag full of money to all new subscribers, as well.

 

[NightRyder]

I believe DirecTV gives a diamond-encrusted bag full of money to all new subscribers, as well.

Great! Programming and a Xmas gift for the wife. Sign me up!


NightRyder