Tom, Send me a private email and I think we can get you out of your contract today. - Craigtstarn said:Glad I only have a two-year commitment
So what does the article have to do with your commitment ?tstarn said:
Both D* and E* will be around for along time Cable cannot get out to the rural & remote areas. I can't even get DSL in my area for petes sake and they say do not expect it soon if at all. Wireless maybe a future option we will have to wait and see what the future may bring.tstarn said:First, my headline was admittedly a little screwy. It should have read: "I guess my two-year commitment may turn out to be a moot point."
But the post was a little experiment in how people overreact on this thread. Really. I got Mr. Mindbender offering to get me out of my commitment (I didn't really ask for his help, so he can go back to his part-time job of creating the ultimate HR20 manual), and people also telling me not to jump ship over an article. I'm not jumping ship nor do I want out of my commitment. In fact, my HR20 is working (last time I checked).
I was just pointing out that all this debating/fighting over the HR20 may be a moot point at some future date if, in fact, the sat providers succumb to the pressure from cable. That's all. No great shakes or desire to leave D* at this time. It's a possibility, of course, that D* and E* just may not be able to compete in the long haul, and the article just brings that possibility into the debate over the future delivery of video/cell/Internet to people's homes.
So you can all lighten up now. And Milo, by all means, you can go back to your beloved hobby. Believe me, when I need your help, I will certainly ask for it.
Especially including those with opinions from "analysts" who might have other agendas.glennb said:I don't think it's to smart to jump ship over an article someone wrote.
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Decaf can be a viable alternative. I don't see where he said he was miserable or wanted to return his HR20.Milominderbinder2 said:Tom, Send me a private email and I think we can get you out of your contract today. - Craig
EDIT:
I know that you have been miserable since you got your HR-20. That is why I offer to help you return it.
As to this article, there have been statements in the press for 10 years that D* would not be able to compete with cable and most popularly now the Telcos.
D* is on track for the 150 HD nationals for next year. The next satelite already went up on Oct 13th.
For the past two quarters D*'s gross and profits have been up by double digits:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127160&p=irol-earnings
We can only guess about tomorrow.
For today, I have the best picture, best resolution, and best performance I have ever had. I still cannot believe how good the sound is now. The SD's are so much clearer now and the color so much more true. I am sorry that you have had such a miserable time.
Take care,
Craig
Seems like you overreacted to the replies you got. Really. Telling people you didn't ask for their help, saying when I need your help I will certainly ask for it, etc.. Maybe you should lighten up buddy boy.tstarn said:First, my headline was admittedly a little screwy. It should have read: "I guess my two-year commitment may turn out to be a moot point."
But the post was a little experiment in how people overreact on this thread. Really. I got Mr. Mindbender offering to get me out of my commitment (I didn't really ask for his help, so he can go back to his part-time job of creating the ultimate HR20 manual), and people also telling me not to jump ship over an article. I'm not jumping ship nor do I want out of my commitment. In fact, my HR20 is working (last time I checked).
I was just pointing out that all this debating/fighting over the HR20 may be a moot point at some future date if, in fact, the sat providers succumb to the pressure from cable. That's all. No great shakes or desire to leave D* at this time. It's a possibility, of course, that D* and E* just may not be able to compete in the long haul, and the article just brings that possibility into the debate over the future delivery of video/cell/Internet to people's homes.
So you can all lighten up now. And Milo, by all means, you can go back to your beloved hobby. Believe me, when I need your help, I will certainly ask for it.
Nothing worse than use of the term "buddy boy." Ugh.glennb said:Seems like you overreacted to the replies you got. Really. Telling people you didn't ask for their help, saying when I need your help I will certainly ask for it, etc.. Maybe you should lighten up buddy boy.![]()
Are you sure you aren't reading that last graph from a D* marketing brochure?Milominderbinder2 said:Tom, Send me a private email and I think we can get you out of your contract today. - Craig
EDIT:
I know that you have been miserable since you got your HR-20. That is why I offer to help you return it.
As to this article, there have been statements in the press for 10 years that D* would not be able to compete with cable and most popularly now the Telcos.
D* is on track for the 150 HD nationals for next year. The next satelite already went up on Oct 13th.
For the past two quarters D*'s gross and profits have been up by double digits:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127160&p=irol-earnings
We can only guess about tomorrow.
For today, I have the best picture, best resolution, and best performance I have ever had. I still cannot believe how good the sound is now. The SD's are so much clearer now and the color so much more true. I am sorry that you have had such a miserable time.
Take care,
Craig
So move the thread. Won't bother me.upnorth said:Both D* and E* will be around for along time Cable cannot get out to the rural & remote areas. I can't even get DSL in my area for petes sake and they say do not expect it soon if at all. Wireless maybe a future option we will have to wait and see what the future may bring.
This probably does not belong in this thread as it has nothing to do with the HR20 so maybe they will move it to where it belongs.
Why waste everbodys time? They were trying to help and you shoved it up their butt.tstarn said:Nothing worse than use of the term "buddy boy." Ugh.
In that specific post on the HR 20, I didn't mention a word about dropping D* or being miserable with the HR20. What makes me miserable are the personal attacks on people just for having a different opinion/experience of the HR20 and/or D*.
I just got a kick out of the seriousness of the quick responses. And under no circumstances will I call you buddy boy.
Trying to help me what? Believe me, if I wanted to get out of my commitment with D*, I could handle it myself. And I didn't ask for anyone's help, nor did I express being miserable or needing any help. In fact, my original post was just a link to the article. Nothing was even in the body of the post, but I did mess up the headline, as I already admitted. That was just an attempt by Mr. Mindbender to be condescending. But you missed that, right?RJC49 said:Why waste everbodys time? They were trying to help and you shoved it up their butt.
Since when? They may be better than last year, but they still are no where near 1994-97's SD quality.Milominderbinder2 said:The SD's are so much clearer now and the color so much more true.
I signed up just to say people like you are worthless. Someone offered to help you but you are special. People like you always get laughed at when something bad happens:nono2: to you. Wish I knew your fake friends so I could laugh too.tstarn said:Trying to help me what? Believe me, if I wanted to get out of my commitment with D*, I could handle it myself. And I didn't ask for anyone's help, nor did I express being miserable or needing any help. In fact, my original post was just a link to the article. Nothing was even in the body of the post, but I did mess up the headline, as I already admitted. That was just an attempt by Mr. Mindbender to be condescending. But you missed that, right?
And exactly whose time did I waste? I posted a link. I just had a feeling it would turn into another "D*fender?" issue. It did, albeit on a minor level.
Think I give a rat's butt what you think?dorkzilla said:I signed up just to say people like you are worthless. Someone offered to help you but you are special. People like you always get laughed at when something bad happens:nono2: to you. Wish I knew your fake friends so I could laugh too.