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In an effort to compete with DIRECTV’s multiple room DVR, DISH recently released their new whole-home DVR system, aptly named Hopper. Essentially, it consists of a primary DVR box with a variety of smaller “Joey” receivers for each of your TVs. From bigger hard drive space to simultaneous recording and playback, the entire [...]
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For over a couple decades now, there have effectively been three primary TV providers to choose from: cable, DIRECTV and DISH Network. In this article, we’ll delve a bit deeper and compare the relative merits (and downsides) of each:
Cable: First on the scene
When it burst on the scene in the 50s and 60s and [...]
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When it’s finally time to get your satellite TV wired, there are few things to consider before that day arrives to ensure your Dish TV installation goes off without a hitch. Some are more important than others (and the majority will automatically be handled for you), but here are a few of the most [...]
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If you’ve finally gotten fed up with the random price hikes and fees associated with cable, you’re probably looking to buy satellite dish and start fresh. Before you dive right in, it’s always a good idea to step back and give your entertainment needs a closer look — you’ll be much happier after [...]
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Television programming has changed quite a bit over the years. As with most services, its evolution is driven by a demand from subscribers. Early on, satellite TV didn’t offer a whole lot in the way of religious channels (for a variety of reasons). To the credit of DIRECTV and DISH [...]
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One of the most overlooked parts of signing up is selecting the right satellite TV retailer. Once you’ve decided which service you’re going with (DIRECTV or DISH), the next step is figuring out who’s going to manage the order, delivery and installation. Sure, you may luck out either way, but if you want [...]
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