Cable vs Direct TV /Dish - Blu-ray Forum

zoso0928 · 02-08-2013, 02:15 AM

I am currently with Charter cable and I am thinking about switching to Satellite. How is Direct TV/Dish's HD quality compared to cable?

TIA

R3P0 · 02-08-2013, 02:37 AM

DirecTV has the best picture of any of them its expensive tho

jawsfan1975 · 02-08-2013, 02:39 AM

I just had Direct TV installed yesterday after having Centurylinks Prism service for 2 years. The picture on Direct TV is far superior to the bad Prism service I had. Prior to Prism I had Dish Network for 2 years and was very happy with that. I went with Direct TV as they handle the best bundle deal for me. Choice Xtra (200+ channels, many HD), local & long distance home phone and 10mbs of internet for $130 a month for 3 years.

3DinAK · 02-10-2013, 08:11 AM

I've been with dtv for about 5 years. I like the picture quality. Their automated system sucks. I would give them a B-. But my cable company is a D. I would give dtv a A if I had all my local channels in HD. I live in Alaska so of course it's different.

arcadeforest · 02-10-2013, 06:39 PM

I've had Directv for the past 15 years (kept through several moves) and have been very happy with the service. With that said we are cutting the cord (or maybe blocking the signal

) here this month. Don't really watch it enough for the $100 plus a month price. I would recommend it though if you are looking for a tv service.

Moviefan1203 · 02-10-2013, 08:10 PM

DirecTV is definitely the best out there in my opinion. Their HD is second to none, and they have NFL Sunday Ticket. Verizon Fios would be a close second. I have not had good experiences with Comcast, and could not ever recommend them to anyone.

Dreamliner330 · 02-11-2013, 09:33 AM

I wish I had DirecTV. You can really see crappy HD on a 108" screen.

Comcast, with a HD box, DVR box, Showtime, HBO and 30Mbps Internet is ~$135 a month

. I'd be too much more for DirecTV.

seeweda · 02-11-2013, 01:24 PM

I have Directv and my parents have DISH, both I and my parents now that they've had Dish prefer Directv. The menu system on Directv is so much easier to navigate and the channel duplication(3 or 4 version of the same channel on Dish compared to 2) is no where near as bad.

R3P0 · 02-11-2013, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I wish I had DirecTV. You can really see crappy HD on a 108" screen.

Comcast, with a HD box, DVR box, Showtime, HBO and 30Mbps Internet is ~$135 a month

. I'd be too much more for DirecTV.

Why no switch it up, call DirecTV see how much a month it would be for what you have with Comcast TV wise. Call Comcast and ask how much it is for the internet only or internet and phone. Its what I did, I pay 45 to Comcast for Internet and Phone 20mb service that's all you really need, and I pay for DirecTV 200 channel package no premium channels as they are pretty worthless. Think I pay 125 total a month so that's not to bad.

melissakay · 02-14-2013, 06:48 PM

We have been with Dish for 5 yrs...Really have enjoyed it.

Melissa

AnitaG · 02-19-2013, 11:41 AM

Direct TV Dish is better than Cable.

LMN8R · 02-19-2013, 05:18 PM

Been with Directv since 1998. Their HD PQ is outstanding AQ (DD) is also very good. My only complaint is the DVR, it's sometimes very slow to respond to the remote. Drives me nuts some times but the PQ makes it worth it IMO.

R3P0 · 02-19-2013, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMN8R

Been with Directv since 1998. Their HD PQ is outstanding AQ (DD) is also very good. My only complaint is the DVR, it's sometimes very slow to respond to the remote. Drives me nuts some times but the PQ makes it worth it IMO.

Which DVR do you have, cause some of the older models HR20/21 had issues with the menu and response times, I have the genie the hr34 now and it runs fantastic

melissakay · 02-19-2013, 08:10 PM

We don't have that problem with the DVR we have with Dish.

Melissa

Lacit170 · 02-20-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I wish I had DirecTV. You can really see crappy HD on a 108" screen.

Comcast, with a HD box, DVR box, Showtime, HBO and 30Mbps Internet is ~$135 a month

. I'd be too much more for DirecTV.

i have Comcast and am beyond fed up with them. I'm paying around $180 a month for Tv, Internet and phone

i keep saying im going to switch and keep putting it off...ive heard nothing but good things about DirecTv and will prob switch over to them

Kilger · 02-20-2013, 04:28 PM

We have had DirectTV for about a year, switched from Suddenlink, and absolutely love it.

R3P0 · 02-20-2013, 04:38 PM

If anyone is considering the switch let me know I can give you my acct number and youll receive an additional 10 dollars off for 10 months on your bill.

02-08-2013, 02:15 AM	#1
zoso0928 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:219	Cable vs Direct TV /Dish I am currently with Charter cable and I am thinking about switching to Satellite. How is Direct TV/Dish's HD quality compared to cable? TIA

02-14-2013, 06:48 PM	#10
melissakay Member Member since:Feb 2013	Dish Network We have been with Dish for 5 yrs...Really have enjoyed it. Melissa

02-19-2013, 08:10 PM	#14
melissakay Member Member since:Feb 2013	Sattelite We don't have that problem with the DVR we have with Dish. Melissa

02-08-2013, 02:37 AM	#2
R3P0 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:46 Trading Score:1	DirecTV has the best picture of any of them its expensive tho

02-08-2013, 02:39 AM	#3
jawsfan1975 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1046 Blu-ray reviews: 52 Trading Score:141	I just had Direct TV installed yesterday after having Centurylinks Prism service for 2 years. The picture on Direct TV is far superior to the bad Prism service I had. Prior to Prism I had Dish Network for 2 years and was very happy with that. I went with Direct TV as they handle the best bundle deal for me. Choice Xtra (200+ channels, many HD), local & long distance home phone and 10mbs of internet for $130 a month for 3 years.

02-10-2013, 08:11 AM	#4
3DinAK Special Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:338 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I've been with dtv for about 5 years. I like the picture quality. Their automated system sucks. I would give them a B-. But my cable company is a D. I would give dtv a A if I had all my local channels in HD. I live in Alaska so of course it's different.

02-10-2013, 06:39 PM	#5
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I've had Directv for the past 15 years (kept through several moves) and have been very happy with the service. With that said we are cutting the cord (or maybe blocking the signal ) here this month. Don't really watch it enough for the $100 plus a month price. I would recommend it though if you are looking for a tv service.

02-10-2013, 08:10 PM	#6
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	DirecTV is definitely the best out there in my opinion. Their HD is second to none, and they have NFL Sunday Ticket. Verizon Fios would be a close second. I have not had good experiences with Comcast, and could not ever recommend them to anyone.

02-11-2013, 09:33 AM	#7
Dreamliner330 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:1111 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:416	I wish I had DirecTV. You can really see crappy HD on a 108" screen. Comcast, with a HD box, DVR box, Showtime, HBO and 30Mbps Internet is ~$135 a month . I'd be too much more for DirecTV.

02-11-2013, 01:24 PM	#8
seeweda Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:302 Trading Score:6	I have Directv and my parents have DISH, both I and my parents now that they've had Dish prefer Directv. The menu system on Directv is so much easier to navigate and the channel duplication(3 or 4 version of the same channel on Dish compared to 2) is no where near as bad.

02-19-2013, 11:41 AM	#11
AnitaG Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Jodhpur	Direct TV Dish is better than Cable.

02-19-2013, 05:18 PM	#12
LMN8R Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:792 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:19	Been with Directv since 1998. Their HD PQ is outstanding AQ (DD) is also very good. My only complaint is the DVR, it's sometimes very slow to respond to the remote. Drives me nuts some times but the PQ makes it worth it IMO.

02-20-2013, 04:28 PM	#16
Kilger Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Jonesboro, AR Home Theater Gallery:65 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:615 Trading Score:8	We have had DirectTV for about a year, switched from Suddenlink, and absolutely love it.

02-20-2013, 04:38 PM	#17
R3P0 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:46 Trading Score:1	If anyone is considering the switch let me know I can give you my acct number and youll receive an additional 10 dollars off for 10 months on your bill.

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