re: Comcast v. Direct/Dish

I have had pretty much all of them at one time or another and honestly, haven't seen a lot of difference in price for the mid-grade packages...basically just gotta pick out something that suits your fancy and go with it...

sattelite does go out for a minute or two during the heaviest of rains, but if adjusted correctly, that is very minimal...

whatever you do, be cautious as to the introductory packages, as they will expire and you may be contractually bound to a higher price for a time after that happens...

fwiw, one good thing about switching providers periodically is that you get the latest in equipment...other than that, it is all kind of a pain in the arse...