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Direct TV vs. Dish Network
Posted on 3/18/10 at 6:53 am
Posted on 3/18/10 at 6:53 am
Im sure it was already discussed but I need some Expert advice on which to go with. Thanks in advance.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 6:56 am to CRAZY 4 LSU
i wanted direct tv but i have 5 TV's and did not want to have to get 5 box's.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 7:20 am to NattyLite
Ive had both Direct tv is better by far IMO
Posted on 3/18/10 at 7:25 am to NattyLite
Direct TV
Direct TV has 96 HD channels whereas Dish only has 55
Direct TV has 96 HD channels whereas Dish only has 55
Posted on 3/18/10 at 7:58 am to saspier
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Direct TV has 96 HD channels whereas Dish only has 55
false. Note, I have Directv, so no Dish fanboy here.
LINK (Excel File)
Posted on 3/18/10 at 8:04 am to lsuthunder
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Ive had both Direct tv is better by far IMO
Posted on 3/18/10 at 8:22 am to etm512
My bro-in-law And I both bought the same HD tv for Xmas. He has Direct I have Dish. His pic is better even on nonHD channels.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:21 am to Badman
DirecTV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> just about everything else
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:24 am to NattyLite
I'm assuming you're a sports' fan?
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DirecTV
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:24 am to Griffmanjoe
Directv is launching MVR soon which is a big plus.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:38 am to nino2469
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Directv is launching MVR soon which is a big plus.
MRV (multi room viewing), not MVR
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:40 am to busbeepbeep
Only complaint with DirecTV is the damn channel lag. If you have the HD DVR, it is painstakingly laggy when you change channels or even browse the guide. I can't stand it. Feels like a processor issue. Hopefully the next generation HD DVR receiver will have more horsepower.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 10:45 am to busbeepbeep
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MRV (multi room viewing), not MVR
sorry dyslexia kicking in
This post was edited on 3/18/10 at 10:46 am
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:07 am to Griffmanjoe
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Only complaint with DirecTV is the damn channel lag. If you have the HD DVR, it is painstakingly laggy when you change channels or even browse the guide. I can't stand it. Feels like a processor issue. Hopefully the next generation HD DVR receiver will have more horsepower.
That can be annoying when trying to watch two games at once. The other thing is the time delay compared with cable. It never fails that a friend calls me while a play is happening and they haven't hiked the ball on my set yet
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:09 am to lsuthunder
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Ive had both Direct tv is better by far IMO
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:10 am to bayoudude
I have directv and like it except they don't have Cox Sports. What is this MRV though? Can someone give a basic explanation?
I have the HD box in my living room and just a basic box in my bedroom.
I have the HD box in my living room and just a basic box in my bedroom.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:13 am to ULQQKED
Put me in the minority then. I have DISH and like it better than DirectTV. Father in law has DirectTV and I don't care for it.
DISH has MRV already. Also, Not that it really matters, but DISH has SIRIUS and DirectTV has XM as music channels. I know its all same company now, but whatever channel line up you are used to.
DISH has MRV already. Also, Not that it really matters, but DISH has SIRIUS and DirectTV has XM as music channels. I know its all same company now, but whatever channel line up you are used to.
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:14 am to The Cable Guy
not sure, but it probably means multiroom DVR
dish has had this for a couple years, my mom has it
Uverse also has it, it would be a huge plus IMO, being able to access your recorded programs on any TV with a box in your house
dish has had this for a couple years, my mom has it
Uverse also has it, it would be a huge plus IMO, being able to access your recorded programs on any TV with a box in your house
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