Deal:
Dish Network Satellite TV Service from AllSat.com
AllSat.com has their America's Top 100 Digital DISH package for $33 per month, with $39.99 credit on 1st, 9th, and 19th bill statement, free DVR upgrade, free HD upgrade, free installation, plus free DishHD for 6 months. Free $50 VISA Gift Card with purchase.DirecTV is offering an introductory rate of of $30/month for a 1-year commitment. Includes 150+ digital channels, up to 4 room installation included.
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#1
shaka999 - Posted 11:39 am PST 02/1/08 (156 Posts)
After the recent court ruling on Dish infringing on Tivo's patents I wonder what will happen to their DVR's. I've heard it said they could actually have all DVR functionality turned off but I can't see that happening. Dish would license with Tivo before running of their customers.
#2
DavidVanPatten - Posted 11:45 am PST 02/1/08 (225 Posts)
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great point #1 
#3
skibum8199 - Posted 12:35 pm PST 02/1/08 (5 Posts)
#1, Echostar already rolled out their new software to their DVR's that don't violate Tivo's patents. Supposedly. >.>
In the end, though, there is NO way all those DVR's will lose their functionality.
Notes: Top 100 from Dish Network directly goes for $29.99/mo.
-add $5/mo for each additional receiver.
-add $5.98/mo for DVR fees if you have a DVR.
-as far I know, the 6 months of free HD programming ended Jan. 31. Dish rolled out new promotions for Feb. 1.
-HD programming is an additional $10 or more per month, depending on which HD package you select. These new packages are effective Feb. 1.
-I've had to do installs sold by Allsat before. They're one of the less-reputable retailers out there in my experience.
In the end, though, there is NO way all those DVR's will lose their functionality.
Notes: Top 100 from Dish Network directly goes for $29.99/mo.
-add $5/mo for each additional receiver.
-add $5.98/mo for DVR fees if you have a DVR.
-as far I know, the 6 months of free HD programming ended Jan. 31. Dish rolled out new promotions for Feb. 1.
-HD programming is an additional $10 or more per month, depending on which HD package you select. These new packages are effective Feb. 1.
-I've had to do installs sold by Allsat before. They're one of the less-reputable retailers out there in my experience.
#4
breybm - Posted 2:29 pm PST 02/1/08 (86 Posts)
and it is for new customers only...the ones that have been with them for years are screwed
#5
jughead - Posted 10:23 pm PST 02/1/08 (351 Posts)
Bought a DirecTV HD DVR today for $199. Apparently they just dropped the price on the HD21. Monthly service is similar to Dish TV's rates. I didn't get any "new customer" breaks.
Either satellite company is better than cable.
Either satellite company is better than cable.
#6
aquaflare - Posted 1:29 am PST 02/2/08 (3123 Posts)
free to air!
#7
chazzzer - Posted 3:38 pm PST 02/2/08 (163 Posts)
#4, call Dish directly and talk to them (the distributors can't do anything for you). If you've been a customer for years, they don't want to lose your business. I did this about a while back and got basically the same deal as the new subscribers were getting.
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