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predator0187 · 01-23-2008, 12:36 AM

Hi,

I was wondering what Satellite/Cable provider out there is the best for selection and quality of HD.
I was planning on going with Bell, but I have heard weary things about them. I wish I could get DirecTV but oh well.

Anyway any feedback from anyone with the providers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Pred...

jcurrie69 · 01-23-2008, 12:42 AM

I have bell, which has good hd programming but HORRIBLE customer service and support.

I've had starchoice aswell but didn't like it as much.

teunis · 01-23-2008, 12:48 AM

I've been using Rogers for over a year now. It's a 1080i signal, but looks amazing. Unfortunately, I have not used other services to compare.

Kyot · 01-23-2008, 01:16 AM

I also use Rogers. No complaints on my end, Sports is amazing and the movies are awesome.

predator0187 · 01-23-2008, 01:19 AM

Is it possible to get Rogers in Calgary?
I thought we didn't have it yet, I might be mistaken though.

Thanks guys for all your help

blu-rayfan101 · 01-23-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcurrie69

I have bell, which has good hd programming but HORRIBLE customer service and support.

I've had starchoice aswell but didn't like it as much.

100% agreed!

corky · 01-23-2008, 03:13 AM

I have Starchoice and find that the HD channels are good enough to watch sports and movies but picture quality doesn't come close to Blu-ray. There are a total of 26 HD channels on Starchoice, 1 payper view, 3 French, and 2 movie channels. The HD networks carry so few programs that are in HD so I hardly watch anything besides sports & movies.

Note: Starchoice HD receivers doesn't have HDMI outputs, you can use DVI to HDMI or component.

Robmx · 01-23-2008, 09:01 PM

I use Bell Expressvu and love it... Got the receiver this past Christmas for $49... money well spent !

space2001 · 01-24-2008, 01:44 PM

I have rogers, and its well worth it.

just to let you know Movie network is starting doing HD on demand now.

It has ghost rider and a couple hd tv series right now.

NovaBomb · 01-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by predator0187

Is it possible to get Rogers in Calgary?
I thought we didn't have it yet, I might be mistaken though.

Thanks guys for all your help

I beleive in Calgary its Shaw. Pretty much the same, I think they divide territories between each other. I dont think it has as much HD channels as bell.

PrinceLH · 01-24-2008, 02:01 PM

I have Starchoice. A month ago, I saw the two, Bell being the other, side by side. Bell was overcompressed and many of the HD channels appeared to be washed out. I also noticed a jittery, blurring effect, while Hockey Night In Canada was playing, when looking at the Bell. Starchoice was steady and showed no effects of over-compression while watching sports. Starchoice also simsubs less, if you prefer the U.S, feeds over the Canadian feeds. Bell currently has more channels, but most of Starchoice's HD channels are provided at no charge. Bell charges for their package.

01-23-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
predator0187 Member Member since:May 2007	For all Canadians... Hi, I was wondering what Satellite/Cable provider out there is the best for selection and quality of HD. I was planning on going with Bell, but I have heard weary things about them. I wish I could get DirecTV but oh well. Anyway any feedback from anyone with the providers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Pred...

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01-23-2008, 12:42 AM	#2
jcurrie69 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:pei canada	I have bell, which has good hd programming but HORRIBLE customer service and support. I've had starchoice aswell but didn't like it as much.

01-23-2008, 12:48 AM	#3
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	I've been using Rogers for over a year now. It's a 1080i signal, but looks amazing. Unfortunately, I have not used other services to compare.

01-23-2008, 01:16 AM	#4
Kyot Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:69	I also use Rogers. No complaints on my end, Sports is amazing and the movies are awesome.

01-23-2008, 01:19 AM	#5
predator0187 Member Member since:May 2007	Is it possible to get Rogers in Calgary? I thought we didn't have it yet, I might be mistaken though. Thanks guys for all your help

01-23-2008, 03:13 AM	#7
corky Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Montreal Blu-ray reviews:1	I have Starchoice and find that the HD channels are good enough to watch sports and movies but picture quality doesn't come close to Blu-ray. There are a total of 26 HD channels on Starchoice, 1 payper view, 3 French, and 2 movie channels. The HD networks carry so few programs that are in HD so I hardly watch anything besides sports & movies. Note: Starchoice HD receivers doesn't have HDMI outputs, you can use DVI to HDMI or component.

01-23-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	I use Bell Expressvu and love it... Got the receiver this past Christmas for $49... money well spent !

01-24-2008, 01:44 PM	#9
space2001 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:4	I have rogers, and its well worth it. just to let you know Movie network is starting doing HD on demand now. It has ghost rider and a couple hd tv series right now.

01-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#11
PrinceLH Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	I have Starchoice. A month ago, I saw the two, Bell being the other, side by side. Bell was overcompressed and many of the HD channels appeared to be washed out. I also noticed a jittery, blurring effect, while Hockey Night In Canada was playing, when looking at the Bell. Starchoice was steady and showed no effects of over-compression while watching sports. Starchoice also simsubs less, if you prefer the U.S, feeds over the Canadian feeds. Bell currently has more channels, but most of Starchoice's HD channels are provided at no charge. Bell charges for their package.

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