Direct TV, good/bad? what do i need to get started?

OK, I am finally going to get cable TV. I already have earthlink cable modem by Time Warner, so.....

Would it better to just get the cable package offered by Time Warner or....

get Direct TV, sry for the noob question, but I have no idea what direct TV offers, what do i need to get started? I know they sell it at Best Buy but there is never a freakin associate available to answer my questions.

[bills217]

DirecTV: -has NFL Sunday Ticket
-does NOT have TNT-HD (although it does have regular TNT)

Dish Network: -has TNT-HD
-does NOT have NFL Sunday Ticket

otherwise, all things being equal I prefer DirecTV, and I VASTLY prefer either over cable. Better picture quality, more channels, more options, lower price, better service...you name it. Why anyone has cable TV I really don't know.

[jokerthief]

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DirecTV: -has NFL Sunday Ticket
-does NOT have TNT-HD (although it does have regular TNT)

Dish Network: -has TNT-HD
-does NOT have NFL Sunday Ticket

otherwise, all things being equal I prefer DirecTV, and I VASTLY prefer either over cable. Better picture quality, more channels, more options, lower price, better service...you name it. Why anyone has cable TV I really don't know.

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Problem with direct tv is that it goes out everytime it storms. Other than that I have no qualms about it.

[bills217]

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Problem with direct tv is that it goes out everytime it storms. Other than that I have no qualms about it.

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Same w/ Dish Network...that's a somewhat unavoidable problem w/ any satellite system; however, it has to really be storming, it's not like it goes out any time it starts raining.

[jokerthief]

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Problem with direct tv is that it goes out everytime it storms. Other than that I have no qualms about it.

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Same w/ Dish Network...that's a somewhat unavoidable problem w/ any satellite system; however, it has to really be storming, it's not like it goes out any time it starts raining.

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But it will go out anytime it is snowing.

interesting points. thanks.

another question, does my TV need to be an HDTV?

[bills217]

If you want HD, then you will need an HDTV. Otherwise, no. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[joeski19]

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Problem with direct tv is that it goes out everytime it storms. Other than that I have no qualms about it.

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Same w/ Dish Network...that's a somewhat unavoidable problem w/ any satellite system; however, it has to really be storming, it's not like it goes out any time it starts raining.

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But it will go out anytime it is snowing.

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Not for me. It has to be a bizzard to go out, if it goes out in the rain it's usually a downpour. Check the signal strength and make some adjustment.

[BWebb]

I have Directv and love it. Unlike what others have said, I have never had it go out in a storm. I live in Central California, so we get some bad rain and hail storms, but no snow. The only thing I wish it had that it doesn't is On Demand. Other than that, I love it.

[BigBaitsim (milo)]

DirecTV with TiVo is the single best reason to go DirecTV. TiVo is $5 extra a month for as many outlets as you want (not per outlet as my local cable charges), the units are cheap ($50-100) and integration is seamless.

[Uglyowl]

I switched from Directv to Comcast and rate the move an A+.

1. Comcast has no set up charges for HD & HD-DVR.

2. On-Demand is awesome! (especially if you have young kids)

3. NFL ST is just too damn expensive now ($300+ for superfan)

4. Comcast internet is ultra fast and you get a cheaper rate w/ cable.

-Former DTV subscriber and fan, the huge cost to upgrade to HD and NFLSt price skyrocketing soured me.

[Dominic]

DirecTV is the bomb. That is all.

[astroglide]

on demand rules and you can't get it with satellite. lack of storm issues and local channels in hd is great with cable too.

if my cable company wasn't good i'm sure i'd be fine w/satellite.