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Old 02-27-2008, 01:52 AM   Topic Starter
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What should I look for, DTV is giving me a free upgrade of my Satelite Dish (to a 5 LNB) and in addition to the new DTV HD DVR they will move my old DTV DVR that is antiquated downstairs to my other big screen. Any things I should watch out for or pay particular attention to when they do this?
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:54 AM   #2
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Nah.

I had my dish upgraded to the 5 LNB over 2 years ago, along with the DVR's. IMO, there's a HUGE difference in quality regarding the picture (along with over 80 HD channels) and the DVR is much, much easier to use than TIVO.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:56 AM   #3
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Nah.

I had my dish upgraded to the 5 LNB over 2 years ago, along with the DVR's. IMO, there's a HUGE difference in quality regarding the picture (along with over 80 HD channels) and the DVR is much, much easier to use than TIVO.
Good to hear, looking forward to the 7th of March.
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Nein. My only question is how to get them to do it (ugrade you for minimum cost.) In one room we still have the old hughes Reciever (POS) they told me would work.
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Old 02-27-2008, 02:09 AM   #5
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Nein. My only question is how to get them to do it (ugrade you for minimum cost.) In one room we still have the old hughes Reciever (POS) they told me would work.
You might just call them, they called me out of the blue.

You might try 1-888-763-7772 and see if they can help you.
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Nein. My only question is how to get them to do it (ugrade you for minimum cost.) In one room we still have the old hughes Reciever (POS) they told me would work.
Yeah, that was my question also. Everytime I have called them, they have always said it would be around 300 to upgrade to the HD DVR. What a crock.

I am not sure what the secret is, I just called the number listed below and they said it would by $199 for the HD DVR and 19.95 handling fee. What in the heck did I do wrong.
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Old 02-27-2008, 07:54 AM   #7
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Yeah, that was my question also. Everytime I have called them, they have always said it would be around 300 to upgrade to the HD DVR. What a crock.

I am not sure what the secret is, I just called the number listed below and they said it would by $199 for the HD DVR and 19.95 handling fee. What in the heck did I do wrong.
Wait until your contract is up and threaten to leave them for Dish Network. If the CSR is in a bad mood and refuses, hang up and call agin until you get a new CSR. Works like a charm.
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Old 02-27-2008, 02:28 PM   #8
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Yeah, that was my question also. Everytime I have called them, they have always said it would be around 300 to upgrade to the HD DVR. What a crock.

I am not sure what the secret is, I just called the number listed below and they said it would by $199 for the HD DVR and 19.95 handling fee. What in the heck did I do wrong.
I don't really understand it, I have always had tons of good luck with DTV in Cali, free upgrades, free service for multiple months to try things out. Never any problem in canceling service after the free trial period either. Wish you all better luck in the future.
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I don't really understand it, I have always had tons of good luck with DTV in Cali, free upgrades, free service for multiple months to try things out. Never any problem in canceling service after the free trial period either. Wish you all better luck in the future.
I keep calling every once in a while.
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I keep calling every once in a while.

Out of curiousity, how recently have you called. They called me last night with the free offer and said it was a new offer. I do have the Premium package (perhaps that was the reason for the offer)?
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My only advice would be to have them pole-mount it. Its a lot bigger/heavier than the normal dish and strong enough winds could rip a chunk out of your roof...even with their support brace. Personally, I wouldnt let them drill holes in my roof for any dish though.
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:02 AM   #12
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What should I look for, DTV is giving me a free upgrade of my Satelite Dish (to a 5 LNB) and in addition to the new DTV HD DVR they will move my old DTV DVR that is antiquated downstairs to my other big screen. Any things I should watch out for or pay particular attention to when they do this?
They will have to run a 2nd cable to your downstairs TV if it doesn't already have two. I would put it on a pole if possible. (2"O.D.) The 5 LNB is big and heavy.
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They will have to run a 2nd cable to your downstairs TV if it doesn't already have two. I would put it on a pole if possible. (2"O.D.) The 5 LNB is big and heavy.
Thanks for the info Mike.
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Thanks for the info Mike.
Glad to help. Sometimes running that second wire is a real bitch. You might want to think about how you want it done before they arrive. The standard install pays for running the cable around the outside of the house and through a wall. If you would rather do it some other way you can negotiate with them to go through an attic or however you prefer.
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Old 02-27-2008, 09:08 AM   #15
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It looks like they finally got their issues worked out. My DVR was garbage and virtually unusable for the first 8-9 months but their software upgrades finally fixed most the issues, I believe.
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