You rock newyawker! That is probably the best link I have been given in a long time. I have signed up and briefly explored the site. I plan on sending my remote back to OFA for the free upgrade so I can run my D11 reciever. My understanding is during this "upgrade" period for my specific...

Although I am quite satisfied with my D* service as previously noted, I do agree that many user experiences will vary drastically depending on their location and local cable provider. I have seen a trend that people in "advanced" Comcast areas seem very pleased. Me personally, I live in...

I think pricewise you will be about the same. I have had Dish Network (aka "E*") in the past, and always thought their customer service sucked and is the reason I cancelled my service a few years back. Then January '06 I thought I'd give them another try because at the time I originally...

Yes slimoli, my 55" SDTV is a RPTV. Reflecting back those 3+ years when I had Dish Network the first time and it was good, that was also the time I bought my current big screen. Before settling on the 55" SDTV, I had actually invested and brought home a 55" Mitsu HDTV set. I forget the...

Wow, I guess my needs/desires are simple. I just recently subscribed to DTV and selected the Total Choice package with locals. I have the premiums only because they are free for 3 months, and then afterwards I plan on turning them off. I would have sprung for the DVR service (rather TIVO...

I switched over to D* the middle of last week. I have a SD 55" big screen and the quality is very clear and crisp, almost like watching a DVD on everything. I will admit the locals are less crisp, but not bad by any means. In my comparison of PQ, I have had the following services: 1. Cox...

Hmmm...I didn't see the 1377 code present in the list of codes shown on the website for the 6960. I would find it odd they couldn't upgrade the code to work, since it states the remote is upgradeable. And out of the millions of D* subscribers I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants a cheap...

Maybe you had a good experience, but mine with E* was miserable. Horrible customer service and horrible picture quality. After numerous service calls they were unable to fix my PQ issues and I was finally able to get out of my contract. I will note that I had E* back 3 or 4 years ago, and...

I found it online via the DirecTV website. I just went to order online and it all showed up. The only thing that didn't show up was the $150 cash back, which the CSR gave me a link to over the phone. The next day I noticed it was on the main site when you went to order online, so it may still...

I just subscribed to D* under their lease program. I wasn't overly excited about signing a contract, but the 0 out of pocket expense combined with the same monthly cost and the fact they fix it if it's broke makes it "okay". Again, I still hate signing contracts, I think it's more...

I still have my original manual, and yes, I also compared to the online codes for my remote as well. They had a few new ones which were unrecognized by my remote. Much to my disliking I actually entered every manufacturer code provided for a satellite receiver, none of which worked. I have...

I'm not sure I would like them to merge anyhow. I have had E* in the past and found their customer service to royally suck. I'd hate to think they got a say in how things were ran, it might be the end to a good thing.

Hey all, I just subscribed to DirecTV and I am very pleased with everything thus far. The only thing I am trying to do is get my satellite receiver to work with my universal remote where I have all my other components programmed. My exact remote is a One-for-All URC-6131nB00...

1. That may be true, but if I dish out a few thousand I'm going to play it on the safe side. 2. On all the boxes I have seen, you have 3 options (more or less): Leave at normal 4:3 ratio and have the bars. Stretch to a 16:9 format. Or the one I mentioned where it basically blows a 4:3...

Actually Ganthet, I was *not* referring to a DVD camcorder, just a normal digital recorder. However, I was unaware of the conversion process.