Why should I switch to Directv?

[ehren]

I know that the Phillies and Flyers CSN-HD broadcasts are in the sports packages now which is so awsome, but I just want HD, not interested in any of the movie channels at all, but the cheapest offers I see are 39.99 with the $23 discount for 12 months, the 2nd year of the contract I am stuck with the regular rates am I correct? I really want the HD DVR so I can sync radio broadcasts of the philadelphia announcers if CN8 or CW-57 has the game and I have to watch via the opposing teams broadcasts. I would miss MLB.TV since I can watch games on my laptop when I am on the road in hotels. UGHHHHHH I'd pay someone to slingbox me all the games

Dish will never pony up the money like Directv has to give Philly fans out-of-market accfess to CSN. That's why I am still with Dish and am not in a contract. Hell I don't know what to do my HDTV is going to waste not getting my Philly teams in HD. But just like life there are always pros and cons.

 

[dcowboy7]

the directv sat dish looks cooler.

 

[ehren]

ok im switching



NOT

 

[Bob Nielsen]

I haven't seen any indication that CSN-Philadelphia would be carried by Directv (CSN-Northwest, either).

 

[Hemi 6.1]

the directv sat dish looks cooler.

Then 2 Dish 500's ,Yes
Cooler then a 1000.4 , No WAY

 

[gadgtfreek]

If you need to ask, then you shouldnt.

I think a slimline is the best looking dish so far. It also gives me sats that arent ready to fall out of the sky.

 

[Rob7]

Within reason, ......cost should not be the deciding factor....in short, you get you pay for. Dish has always been the cheap option.

 

[ehren]

not CSN-philly locally just for the sports packages out-of-market.

 

[sundude90]

DISH is the masters of Down Res'd HD and SD programs. That's why there CHEAP! You pay for the quality.

 

[ehren]

cirectv downrezzes its HD and SD also

 

[rad]

cirectv downrezzes its HD and SD also

Not on any of the MPEG4/Ka HD channels, they are not down rezzed. The only HD that's still down rezzed is the old MPEG2/Ku channels which also have MPEG4 versions ever since D11 went operational.

 

[Ronnie-]

cirectv downrezzes its HD and SD also

Proof?

As Rad stated, the mpeg 4 HD stuff is not downrezzed (at least no one has been able to prove it)

 

[abooch]

If you live outside of the philly market NHL center ice gives you mostly a choice between the home and away feeds in HD..

 

[bidger`]

If you need to ask, then you shouldnt.

Nicely summed up. :up