Guest wellpleasedmom Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm looking at Direct TV, Dish, Cable and Satellite PC. Does anyone have any recommendations on these or anything else out there? Anything you would recommend staying away from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 and enjoy it. I don't know for sure of any advantages except that they carry the Speed channel:), my husband loves nasacar, and NASA, another fav of my husband! I know that most any that you go with will give you a deal for so long, just call around and find out which package best suites your family and then get the best deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL in OK Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Satellite TV is digital, with a clearer picture than cable, and that was really important for my husband, once we could swing the increased cost. It is affected by heavy rain, and by ice buildup (as in our December ice storm...), but we also got a DVR so we watched recorded programs as usual, and listened to the radio for weather reports. For us the winning combination was a TiVo-style DVR + satellite TV, and we chose DirecTV for the features + DVR + price (including installation and monthly fees, if any). By the way, I love the DVR! It has completely changed the way TV is a part of our lives (we have much more control of what & when we/the kids watch, and we watch a broader variety). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wellpleasedmom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I checked with DirectTV. They do not carry our local channels. Did you have to pick up your own channels through cable or purchased yet more equipement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We were able to get our local channels through DirecTV. I don't even think it costs any extra. We are in IN. Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 ...Cable This is what we use. I *love* it. :) It is through Comcast and I would not want to go back to anything else. Warmly, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wellpleasedmom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We are in Louisiana...Cajun country. Direct TV explained in some cities the local cable company can buy out a time period of contracts for local channels. Seems we are in one of those cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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