blacklabman
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As a continuation of the GMP thread, I request comments regarding DIRECTTV. They appear to be springing up about me. Pros and cons are appreciated.
If not GMP, what about DIRECTTV
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I thought they were great (before the wife decided to switch to Dishnetwork because of some deal). They also have a two-way highspeed internet system that is supposed to be sweet.
I have had a dish for 8 years and have probably only lost about a 1/2 hour of viewing time during that period and always excellent quality.
SxyPrincess
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There have been a few DirecTV threads. I LOVE it! Of course, it can get a little frizzy when the weather is bad, but in all, it's decent. It can be a pain when someone zaps your card because some of the "entertainment" channels are non-viewable. 
SxyPrincess
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Oh, and their customer service is excellent. I've called a few times because I wasn't able to get local channels. They were prompt in handling the situation, and were always very courteous.
SxyPrincess
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Kwillia,
Do I need to lay the smackdown on you...again?
Do I need to lay the smackdown on you...again?
blacklabman
I've had DirecTV for about 4 years now. I love it! Lots of channels, lots of optional channels, PPV if you want it, music channels, local channels, great customer service, on-line bill paying.
I moved last year and like promised, they came to my new house and did the installation for free, including a new dish.
I've had DirecTV for about 4 years now. I love it! Lots of channels, lots of optional channels, PPV if you want it, music channels, local channels, great customer service, on-line bill paying.
I moved last year and like promised, they came to my new house and did the installation for free, including a new dish.
It's great! (Even though I have cable too.)
Surf City Baby
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Pro:
Great reception
Good choice of packages
Sports options (like Extra Innings--35 or more out-of-market games per week)
Local channels are extra, but not much -- like $4.00/mo.
Seems you can always get a good installation deal, like free installation, or free extra room hookups, etc.
Con:
Reception is knocked out during severe thunderstorms (no big deal)
All in all I find DirecTV far better than cable.
blacklabman
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Thanks to all of you are your inputs. I received a ValuPak with a coupon for free installation. I will check out their website and possibly move forward.
We had cable for 17 years. We even upgraded to digital when it became available. The reception did not improve. We often had weak signals for things like channel 4 out of DC. Drove me nuts. People told me it was our TV - it was too old.
In January we bought a new TV, nice SONY Flat screen. Hooked cable up - still had the bad reception - even worse more fuzzy channels.
We switched to DirecTV - great service, even better reception cheaper price. In fact we made money on the deal - 2 rooms receivers, installation & the Dish - $120. Then $100 mail-in rebate and a $50.00 Circuit City gift card! The best part, when they installed it (less than a week after purchase and in under a hour) they were able to use the existing cable connection from outside into the house.
As far as I am concerned....
DIRECTV RULES!!!!
In January we bought a new TV, nice SONY Flat screen. Hooked cable up - still had the bad reception - even worse more fuzzy channels.
We switched to DirecTV - great service, even better reception cheaper price. In fact we made money on the deal - 2 rooms receivers, installation & the Dish - $120. Then $100 mail-in rebate and a $50.00 Circuit City gift card! The best part, when they installed it (less than a week after purchase and in under a hour) they were able to use the existing cable connection from outside into the house.
As far as I am concerned....
DIRECTV RULES!!!!