Satellite TV

If what goes up must come down, why don’t the prices?

Satellite Dishes:

There are two main downsides to satellite TV. The first is that although the cost of DBS is very competitive with cable, you may have to pay extra to get your local stations. Note: For local reception, you could put up an antenna.

To choose an antenna for digital reception over the air: (This will popup another window. Some popup blockers may not permit you to see it. If so, hold down control key when you click it.)

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

Remember that for High Definition, indeed, for any digital signal, it’s all or nothing. That means if you get it at all, you get it good – no noise or ghosts.

The second downside to Satellite is weather outages. In heavy precipitation, you can lose the signal. Remember, it’s all or nothing.

There’s still wiring to contend with. And a receiver box, and another remote. And fees.

HD channels are spread across three satellites:

DirecTV announced that conversion from MPEG2 to MPEG4 will start at the beginning of 2nd half of 2005.

Cable Plusses:

Local

Generally no weather outages

Often bundled with computer and phone service

Interactive: video on demand, pay per view

Cable Minuses:

Might not be all digital

Local operation might be limited in scope

Satellite Plusses:

Possibly cost

A direct shot (fewer relays),

More HDTV

Deals on equipment or installation.

Possibly better picture

Satellite Minuses:

Need clear line of sight to satellites

Not local

OPINION

If you wish the best deal going from The Dish Network,
call 1-800-315-0788 and use SPECIAL CODE 11716

If you wish the best deal going from DIRECTV,
call 1-800-315-1722 and use SPECIAL CODE 15723

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