Direct TV owners...

[JTK]

Originally Posted by JaysDomain

I have had that stupid Dtv HD package ($10/month) for so many years, its about damn time they get those satellite going, only been telling me their coming since 2004 I think.
I think they have given me the last 2 years of HD free though, so I cant complain about the cost to much, just the selection.

Did anybody watch the ILS launch of the latest one?
Heres the link:
http://directv.feedroom.com/?fr_stor...345&rf=sitemap



ILS: http://www.ilslaunch.com/zmedia/news...eleases/rec71/

They got got some new satellite up this past year yes?

And then there's another getting activated some time next year, correct? That's the way I understood it.

Anyways, I'm in no hurry to upgrade simply because the HD channels they are adding, so far, just aren't worth it to me.

Basically, I won't upgrade until I have to and when/if I decide to...I need to see better than the HD-lite they run now for the most part.

[kjacobs03]

My father informed me that the DircTV activation date for the new channels is Sept 15. He is a DirecTV dealer and has his own TV store. He also tells me the FCC tried to get DirecTV to activate the channels on Sept 2, but we know that didn't happen. Hopefully they will make good on the 15th.

[Galley]

Yeah, the word on the street is the 15th or 16th.

[BigRick]

Anybody Know If The New Channels Are Up Yet Im At Work Right Now Thanks

[barneyz71]

Originally Posted by BigRick

Anybody Know If The New Channels Are Up Yet Im At Work Right Now Thanks

Not yet.... Maybe tomorrow.... if not then CSR are saying the 19th

[BigRick]

Damn It LoL

[Joe Cain]

I'll be watching this thread for developments. We punted DirecTV when we realized we'd had it on for about two hours in three months. We've got two kids under 4 and it curtails our viewing time considerably---even shows which we felt we could watch with the kids around were ruined by the commercials: how can I enjoy my King of the Hill reruns when my kids are faced with Kiefer Sutherland or Michael Chiklis waving guns in people's faces on the breaks? (And I'm in no mood to buy another piece of hardware AND pay a subscription fee to DVR a bunch of shows we'll not have time to watch). We decided we'd be willing to reconsider returning when they upped their HD content because watching SD broadcast on HDTV is just lame...so we put up an antenna, enjoy what over-air HD programming we can get, watch a lot less crap...we've even rediscovered PBS. And spent more money on DVDs (and now BDs).

But I miss my satellite, especially on days like today: Arkansas v. Alabama on ESPN, and I'll have to listen on the radio .

[barneyz71]

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

I'll be watching this thread for developments. We punted DirecTV when we realized we'd had it on for about two hours in three months. We've got two kids under 4 and it curtails our viewing time considerably---even shows which we felt we could watch with the kids around were ruined by the commercials: how can I enjoy my King of the Hill reruns when my kids are faced with Kiefer Sutherland or Michael Chiklis waving guns in people's faces on the breaks? (And I'm in no mood to buy another piece of hardware AND pay a subscription fee to DVR a bunch of shows we'll not have time to watch). We decided we'd be willing to reconsider returning when they upped their HD content because watching SD broadcast on HDTV is just lame...so we put up an antenna, enjoy what over-air HD programming we can get, watch a lot less crap...we've even rediscovered PBS. And spent more money on DVDs (and now BDs).

But I miss my satellite, especially on days like today: Arkansas v. Alabama on ESPN, and I'll have to listen on the radio .

Also in case you are not aware of it yet VOD or DOD is coming very soon.
VOD (DOD) is already available for us testers. Also remote booking is coming very soon as well. It's starting to look up for us DTV guys.

[powerSURG]

i haven't noticed any new channels--COME ON DTV!!! I want more HD

[jermwhl]

Listed COMING SOON...how soon though

Makes me wanna get my satellite back!
It's gonna be awhile before cable companies can have this many channels! Basically until they move to IPTV.

[BigRick]

I Checked This Morning And Still No New Channels Dammit DTV Im Starting To Get MAD LoL I Want More HD GEESH!

[miro]

Originally Posted by Gremal

It's tempting. I took down my dish and cancelled my DirecTV service a few months ago, put up an antenna and have been pulling HD broadcasts from the air onto a Tivo Series 3 DVR. I'm happy with it. I watch a lot less junk and my costs went down. That $50/month starts to add up. I had DirecTV for about four years. That's almost $2500 and I couldn't justify paying even a higher rate for HD. Of those 50 channels they're adding in HD, how many will air quality content?

which antenna do you use? I'm thinkin of doin the same but not sure which one to get.

[BigRick]

You Can Use Any Of Air Antenna As Long As Your Tv Has An HD Tuner.

[supersix4]

if you go to channel 499 and it says searching for signal that means your all set for the new channels they are going online sept 19th and free trials for people who dont have it or w/e

[BigRick]

19th Ok Do You have A Link By Any Chance?

[Manco]

You can monitor this sticky at DBSTalk:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=96029

[powerSURG]

LOL NOW it's the 19th!?!? Well, i can't wait for Spike in HD; I want UFC in HD, Rochelle is gorgeous

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by powerSURG

LOL NOW it's the 19th!?!? Well, i can't wait for Spike in HD; I want UFC in HD, Rochelle is gorgeous

its 2 days lol


heres the link


http://www.tvpredictions.com/forum/c...y070912-061904

[BigRick]

what time on the 19th?

[powerSURG]

Originally Posted by BigRick

what time on the 19th?

Ha, I feel ya brother! I mean seriously, they've been promising so much for so long; that's the only reason I'm so anxious. I hope they deliver so that I can justify sticking with them. (they don't even broadcast my local channels in HD where I'm at)