I've had basic cable (aka 13 channels) for the past four years. I recently graduated from grad school and gotten a good job. Should I order cable? I'm thinking of getting digital cable with HBO, and a DV-R. Is this a good idea? Do you enjoy yours? Is it worth the 65 dollars per month? My contract will say that it will be $33 per month for three months and then $65 a month for two years....
2007-10-21 03:34:40 · 22 answers · asked by Amanda M 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
go ahead and get it because you want it
2007-10-21 03:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by shanett2hype 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
deends on how much you like to watch shows on the premium channels. $33/month for only three months doesn't sound like a very good deal - i'd check around & see if anyone can beat it or extend the time of the promo. the whoe contract thing bothers me -i like being able to stop buying something when i want, not when they want.
i don't have cable at all now, although sometimes i miss certain shows. (not enough to go spend the extra money each month though - to me it's just not worth it). i had digital for a few yrs and cancelled it when i had my daughter. too much stuff on tv that i don't want to explain to her for a long long time, lol.
and as for analog going bye-bye - yes it will be, but there will be a converter box sold (and a rebate form to take most of that cost away) so it doesn't matter at all if you have cable or not as long as you have the converter.
2007-10-21 10:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by sleepycatz1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resisted the DV-R for a long time. Got it now and love it. Do the cable thing with DV-R. Watch TV when YOU want to. Mine is about the same cost as you indicate. Mine is through Cox Communications.
2007-10-21 10:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I basically watch the 13 channels, I hardly even go on the other ones. It depends if there is a channel you really like on cable.
2007-10-21 10:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by W00tbeer1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont have the dv- r But i do have digital. There are still times with 600 or so different channels, and there is still nothing on, I want to see.
2007-10-21 10:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by BUK(cachinnate) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well we dicided this morning to go with dish network..we have a ll the basic channels but live in the country and dont even get dial up offered to us.I have net flix delivered but with the new dish I will have free hbo and cinnimax..so its worth it to us..I cant believe they are offering you 65 a month...but I think you will like the more movies you will get
2007-10-21 10:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by ღOMGღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have cable, I used to though when I was little. I'm fine with ABC (yayyyy desperate housewives, ugly betty), Fox (FAMILY GUY!), Cartoonetwork (I dont watch it, but sometimes I do) and I'm fine. But if you want home phone, internet service, and a bunch of TV channels then sure.
2007-10-21 10:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi amanda,
Your so sweet i just had to reply,even though i don't have the time on this library computer to answer all of your question's in a honest mode of reply...
Amanda, i personally have found that renting free of charge a huge selection of cd's &/or dvd's &/or tape's are time consuming enough plus free...then when i want to view the newsest smash hit, i just rent at the local video/cd/dvd-store, I just don't like the lack of control i would experience from cable, compared to more control quality i have with my other choice of viewing pleasure...mainly i like to re-record-for research/study purpose's with re-recreating new & different & more suitable to today's time/trend's ever-changing evolving entertainment's etc.
I'm glad your connecting with me...let's get into some real scientific-food-chemistry-breakthrough's...do you believe in love at first bite? or perhap's love at first Email?
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2007-10-21 16:03:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wanna make $50 the easy way? lol
Get DIRECT TV and then you can say I referred you and we'll BOTH get $50 and a DVD!!! Plus they're a great company and have great services. Go with them even if ya don't do the $50 deal. lol
2007-10-21 10:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kera L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have the whole package. It is worth it if you have no life and spend alot of time just watching TV and movies.
2007-10-21 10:38:55 · answer #10 · answered by 'Old & Cudley' 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends if you watch a lot of TV or not.
I have it but don't really watch it.
Many people have it so I say...get it.
2007-10-21 10:40:54 · answer #11 · answered by lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋