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Which TV service should I go with?

Discussion in 'Entertainment' started by MJonaGS32, May 12, 2010.

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  1. May 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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    MJonaGS32

    MJonaGS32 [OP] MJ on a GS

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    I'll be moving in a few weeks and need your guys' opinion.

    Right now I have DirecTV and the only complaint I have is that the channel guide has an annoying delay. I'm aware that AT&T U-verse doesn't have that delay, but don't know anything else about it. I'm pretty much ruling out Comcast (our local TV service) and Dish Network already.

    I'm leaning toward U-verse because AT&T can also provide internet, but what are your opinions? I know that they sometimes give pretty cool incentives to new customers, know of any? I remember Comcast giving away free Wiis one time.

    Any help is appreciated. Thanks
     
  2. May 12, 2010 at 11:52 PM
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    I'm curious why you ruled out comcast and dishnetwork?
     
  3. May 12, 2010 at 11:53 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    I've got Cox and they've always been good to me :notsure:
     
  4. May 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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    MJonaGS32

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    I've heard Comcast has that same delay that DirecTV has, and I had Dish Network for a month and realized it didn't even compare to DirecTV.

    btw, we don't have Cox in our area
     
  5. May 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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    genxer36

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    Thats what she said! LOL
     
  6. May 12, 2010 at 11:56 PM
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    so you're saying that cox has always been good to you eh???:p
     
  7. May 12, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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    1. cox doesn't have a delay

    2. im in livermore and i have cox
     
  8. May 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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    U-verse
     
  9. May 13, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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    I got $200 dlls back on a check when I got U verse 200
     
  10. May 13, 2010 at 12:04 AM
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    Cox doesn't serve Union City

    I saw that coupon code actually. Sweet! I saw that they have the 200 channel and internet combo for ~$100/month. That seems pretty decent
     
  11. May 13, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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    U-verse. Great incentives.
     
  12. May 13, 2010 at 12:34 AM
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    My comcast doesn't have a delay :notsure:
     
  13. May 13, 2010 at 7:03 AM
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    ahh ok. I stand corrected then
     
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    Richman21

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    Directv is coming out with a new HD DVR very soon. HR24-500. http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=172657

    Also, they are also supposed to be coming out with a Directv Tivo soon too. I think by the end of Q2.

    Both are supposed to be much faster than the current one. I do agree the guide is fn slow.
     
  15. May 13, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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    Because Comcast will rape your wallet!! We got rid of comcast to go with DirectTV and couldn've be happier. Had DirectTV for 3 years. Comcast keeps raising their rates but the service doesn't get any better.
     
  16. May 13, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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    Get verizon fios if it's available in your area.
     
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    I hate that delay too - but I like that I can delete the channels I don't watch in my favorites list.
     
  18. May 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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    I switched from Directv to Uverse and I love it! HD picture is smilar but the SD picture is MUCH better. Plus, I can ge the World Fishing Network! Woohoo! lol
     
  19. May 13, 2010 at 12:03 PM
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    I have had Directv for years and love it. The delay does suck though. I would switch to U-verse if they had it in my area. U-verse uses Directv and the internet is super fast too.
     
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