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  1. TV Show Talk
    +1! I will miss the real, unbiased news of AJA. It's like going to CSPAN and listening to the original speech in Congress then tuning into FOX, ABC, NBC etc. and listening to the spin on each channel depending on who owns the channel. Real News in this country has been bought & paid for like our...
  2. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I just called today to complain about their rising prices and to trim my account to save $ and they offered me squat! I had to cancel HBO (never watch movies anymore) and the HD Extra that I forgot to cancel after getting it for 3 months (was in hospital that week). Now I have my Choice Extra...
  3. DIRECTV Programming
    I am asking because it's an economic issue for me not 'just cause'. I called like I do once or twice a year to cancel HBO for a month or two. I only watch a couple of shows on HBO so when their season ends it doesn't get used. I cancel HBO until the new season starts to save a few bucks! An over...
  4. DIRECTV Programming
    I've been away too long! If I'm in the wrong forum please let me know where to go? The site has changed allot since I was here last. Anyway, I took a good look at my bill one day and realized that a CSR had changed my HD Plus package to the one I have now! I did not ask for any help. Just wanted...
  5. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Mine is a check for $4.99 and says "Enjoy your next movie-FREE! Not a mention of a 2nd movie. So they ARE NOT the same thing! I've gotten both.
  6. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Went into my account at DirecTV.com from the link in the email & activated the HD pack. Says 0.00 for 3 months so I'm good for awhile. Now to remember to shut it off if I don't watch any of these channels. Thanx to all responders.
  7. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I just got my monthly (?) email called 'Exclusive DIRECTV Offers For You' and it offers the HD Extra pack for 3 months free. In the fine print at the end is the statement that the 4th month will be $4.99/mo. which is the usual fee. There are no other requirements listed like, 'You must keep HD...
  8. HD Locals
    just wish I knew so I could record the SD instead of getting a blank screen! That's all.
  9. HD Locals
    I've posted this before but had no good answers so I am sooo happy to add my name to this complaint. I watch or DVR Craig Ferguson on CBSHD almost every nite and wind up with either black screen or a lame excuse "No Need to Call Us...... " or "This station is having tech......." message evry few...
  10. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Well at least I'm getting some responses here. OTA the local stations broadcast the HD version of all of their programming. No stretching either. (Check TitanTV.) Maybe some 4:3 ratio but no distorting like TNT. Cable TV is the same. Conan is HD and is on here from 12:36am to 1:36am. Kimmel is...
  11. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I posted this elsewhere last month but got little reply. I hope someone can help here? I lose the HD locals (CBS,NBC,ABC etc.) after midnight! I watch allot of late nite TV usually until 2:30-3AM before retiring. I've called D and all they wanna do is book a service call at my expense. SD works...
  12. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    No never thought about that. I 'buy' service from DTV. Wouldn't DTV be a little clearer in their message if they cut a bunch of local channels out? The locals here in New York broadcast 24/7. Thanks
  13. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    I've had similar problems for the last few weeks. I've searched for this subject but couldn't find any other posts with this problem until now. I lose the HD locals (CBS,NBC,ABC etc.) after midnight! I watch allot of late nite TV usually until 2:30-3AM before retiring. I've called D and all they...
  14. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    I have to wait until they fix my problem. I'm not touching their install until it's works for a few days without crapping out. I have my own case manager already. I need one as they are all hard to deal with as one doesn't know what the other is doing. I have another tech appt. on Thurs 1/31 so...
  15. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Yes!!!! Joy!!!! Look I can hook up my digital HDTV to other HD sources without listening to the cereal stars Snap, Crackle & Pop! Component is just as good or there would be riots in the street. Just limits choices on input. Does anyone know if I hook up the TV with an HDMI to DVI and audio via...
  16. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    YEs, Yes a million times yes! The HDMI gave me a loud crackling sound switching between channels. So component all the way! TWC didn't support HDMI either so I'm used to it. No biggie. Looks great when it works. My signal goes to 'scramble' on HD channels and I need to reset/reboot the DVR...
  17. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    UPDATE! 1/28/08-Service call 1PM to 4PM. Well the tech they sent was not knowledgeable and he blamed my 'scrambled' HD channels as a 'resolution' problem. I told him about my troubleshooting session with their techs over the phone on Sat. but he was a stubborn guy. He didn't even know which...
  18. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Oh I'm enjoying the HD! Especially since I got the DirecTV! Nice. After 4 years of having an HDTV and Time Warner Cable, who doesn't support HDMI, it woulda been nice that's all. I went thru this when I first hooked up to Time Warner. I always felt it was so dumb to have a new standard that...
  19. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Thanx for the history! Leave it to me to have one of the only HDTV's to be somewhat incompatible with DTV! Gee I had it in 04 and paid a big premium then. So much for future proofing. I guess that makes me in the market for a new bigger one. I looked at the Sony 46W3000 while helping my nephew...
  20. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    Yes tried different cables, reboots (but not order of 'on' state) and yes the component gets rid of it. Crackling is from the TV speakers only on channel switching. Seemed odd to me. Later release of what? Thanks for the input I'll try to do the TV 1st or receiver first boot up 'quirk'...
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