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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Our Uverse has been acting up lately, and Dish is offering some pretty attractive deals to join. So, what do Dish owners think of the service?

Specifically:
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  • Picture quality (HD)?
  • DVR features

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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go with direct tv more hd and regular channels and doesent cut out as much during bad wheather as dish does. ive had both in hd and direct is better imo
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Ask Red281GT he works for Dish! LMAO.

And I've had both also, and I loved Directv. Just seems a lot more user friendly IMO.

I couldn't stand Dish.

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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I love my direct tv. the referral program is great too. I havent lost picture or anything with any of the storms we have had recently.

I hear dish has a few fine print issues that could end up making you pay extra.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Another vote for Direct TV here....never had dish, but did have Comcast and it sucked in comparison!
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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I like Direct Tv also and and cant beat the price. I think I have like $25 in credits month to month.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Either.. reliability is all on the installer.. If the dish is aimed right you wont have problems.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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direct tv has good customer service too!
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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dont know if you watch versus or not but directv doesnt carry it anymore..i got dish and love it..no issues what so ever.
i have directv at work and just dont have versus which i like to watch other than that it's ok...
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JayBee
Ask Red281GT he works for Dish! LMAO.

And I've had both also, and I loved Directv. Just seems a lot more user friendly IMO.

I couldn't stand Dish.
I just sent him a PM. I think I might have swapped wheels with him at some point, several years ago.

Thanks for the input so far, everyone!


-Mike
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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dish network ftw, i had direct tv like 3 years ago and they charged my bank account $160 and didnt refund it after we called and cleared things up with them til like 6 months later
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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COMCAST bitch's is the best no searching for satalite signal we have all three services for $99 for 12 months i work for them and have been doiung it for awhile you need the service hit me up
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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i say get direct tv if you are going to get satellite. we have been with them for 17 years and havent had a single problem.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Uverse> Dish
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Dish FTW!
Got a free HD box,Free install,Free SPEED channel and free movies.Direct can lick my *****.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Well yes I work for dish , I'm the guy u call when u have problems and solve ur problems lol. Well NO direct does not! Have more HD channels , we have the most HD channels then everyone . We r coming out with a new receiver called the 922 that bitch is bad *** , it has a expensive like touch screen remote control , its a dual hd dvr , I believe not sure yet that this one is the one that u will be able to see hd on BOTH TVS! Don't quote me just a rumor lol , and has a lot of bad *** features , yes our contracts are 2 yrs and if u stick with one receiver a duo u won't have no problems on prices . Its a good provider and well we just change up our prices on feb 1st so if u have dish and have more then 1 receiver duo or non duo then check that ho lol. If u have questions about it let me know or call our direct number 18883333474 that's the direct line too us. Also just a fyi if u ever call and be like I want to cancel u will get free **** lol credits or free ppv movie coupons or other **** , but don't call and demand it cause u won't get it ... any more questions let me know. O and about the signal I know tons of people who had dish when freaken catrina hit and allison lol all them bad hurricanes and never once lost signal. Its all on the installer , and deman to get a DNS technition not a retailer cause them hos give u a crappy job or service for the op I really hope u called us direct not a retailer
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 6']['9
Uverse> Dish
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 6']['9
Uverse> Dish
This! Just ask all he Dish people that are or have experienced black outs during the weather. I had Dish and have family that have had Direct TV and they both suck in storms.

I would try and get techs out to fix the Uverse, but that's just my opinion.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 94form2000z
This! Just ask all he Dish people that are or have experienced black outs during the weather. I had Dish and have family that have had Direct TV and they both suck in storms.

I would try and get techs out to fix the Uverse, but that's just my opinion.
Dont do that just get dish!
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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I work for ATT, whats your problem with uverse? pm me, I can help you. DIRECT TV requires a 2 year contract... so be ready for that, and i believe dish is the same... uverse= no dish, no contract. Let me fix your problem before you make a 2 year commitment that will cost you an arm and a leg to get out of..
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