Looking to get satellite tv for HD programming. My apartment complex doesnt offer digital cable! So basically, is there a difference between the two companies? Any complaints? What about the actual service, are they the same or is one better? Any and all kinds of info would be much help!
2006-09-05 07:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by olympikdude 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
There are more HD channels on DISH Network than DirecTV. DISH Network purchased "VOOM" which was a satellite service that offered original high-definition movie channels and HDTV channels with original programming. Both services have the usual HD selection like Discovery HD, ESPNHD, HBO, etc. but picture quality varies between channels.
While neither service uses 100% "HDTV Quality" resolution like digital cable does, DISH Network does actually broadcast its HD channels in higher resolution than DirecTV does and the VOOM HD channels only on DISH Network are the highest resolution of them all.
The cost of systems with DISH Network are less than DirecTV. DISH also has HD DVR (digital video recorder). Depending on your location the DISH Network system might require two satellite dishes instead of one, but the cost is always the same (usually free or cheap with some kind of 12, 18, or 24-month committment).
2006-09-05 07:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by aegrotatio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I am a DirecTV customer, I have to admit that Dish does have more HD channels. With that said, DirecTV has better sports and movie offerings and is usually first to market with new features/technologies.
Right now is definitely the time to buy though. DirecTV always does their most aggressive offer in the fall.
2006-09-05 07:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by mimalmo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-24 23:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no doubt about Direct tv and Dish tv's good feature but in my opinion dishtv is best because the dish tv have more feature that direct tv . If you want to more specific information about this then check satellite communication at http://www.swiss-cast.com
2016-03-11 19:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DishNetwork has more HD channels if you are interested in that feature. They also offer the cheapest package if you are just interested in getting news and other family channels.
Check out http://www.DealsOnDish.com for deals and packages.
2006-09-05 14:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by thw 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go Direct. I have had it for 6 years. Never had a problem.
2006-09-05 07:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by sassyk 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Direct TV - it has more channels and better PPV offer.
2006-09-05 07:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋