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  1. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Alright, so I move into my new condo this Saturday and need a little help on deciding whether to go with DTV or Cable.

    Im looking to go with HD and Internet as well, so if anyone has any advice or suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

    One other thing, Comcast is the only cable provider in my area so it'll be them if I go that route. Thanks in advance fellas.

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  2. ILPhinFan88

    ILPhinFan88 Premium Member Luxury Box

    I went Direc TV because it is the only way I could see Dolphins games. I had DirecTV when they first came out with NFL Sunday ticket but left them in 2002 so I could get broadband internet. When Comcast moved NFL Network it also happened to be the same time I could get Verizon DSL so I got Direc TV HD and NFL Sunday Ticket again. :up:
     
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  3. Vengeful Odin

    Vengeful Odin Norse Mod

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    If you want to watch the Dolphins, DirecTV is your only choice. We all know they probably won't be shown on the regional markets.

    HD Sunday Ticket is expensive, but freakin' awesome.
     
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  4. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    I have Direct Tv fo rthe NFL package as well. Comcast has been the only cable provider out here in Northern California and I hate their DVR box and remote. Also, I find better more HD channels with Directv.

    Not sure on price in your area, but I think it was pretty much a wash for me and my package as well so directv was the way to go for me.
     
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  5. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I live in South Florida so I'll get to see the Phins no matter what. I should have mentioned that. ALTHOUGH, DTV offers SportSouth and shows the Atlanta Braves games which would eliminate me having to go with the Extra Inning package.

    I guess Im just looking for the best value for Internet and HD.
     
  6. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Directv is the leader in HD and if you can get DSL, cable shouldn't be an option. The only reason for what you are wanting that I would pick cable would be if I couldn't get DSL or Fios. Directv seems like the best choice to me.
     
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  7. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Does anyone know how much DTV is charging for DSL? Comcast has a special for 19.99 for 6 Months.

    Im not really too concerned with connection speed as long as its decent. Only thing I really use the internet for (besides Porn) is to come on here and play fantasy sports...
     
  8. ILPhinFan88

    ILPhinFan88 Premium Member Luxury Box

    When I signed up DirecTV gave me Verizon DSL first month free & all equipment free, 19.99 for 6 months then 30.00 after that
     
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  9. Skeet84

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    Direct TV unless you go to the Sports bar like myself. Cable will give you a great deal when u combine with Internet.
     
  10. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    if its in your area
     
  11. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    I have Time Warner Cable, it is the devil. There are no other alternatives around except satellite, which I didn't sign up with because I am only living here short term. As soon as I move to my next place I am getting directTV.
     
  12. ILPhinFan88

    ILPhinFan88 Premium Member Luxury Box


    Hopefully you get that place before opening day.
     
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  13. drdolphin

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    I've had Direct TV since the day they came out with Sunday Ticket. Before that I had a huge 12' dish in my backyard with multiple receivers and "billing addresses" if you know what I mean :-) I have to see the Dolphins every game and currently that is the only thing that assures me of that (unless of course they come out here and are playing the raiders or 49ers and it is blacked out but then I'd be at the game anyways). I don't know how the whole DTV internet access stuff works but bottom line is Dolphins Game every Sunday and this year CBS is supposed to have ALL games broadcast in HD!
     
  14. dolpns13

    dolpns13 Chest Rockwell is my hero

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    IMO Cable is WAY better than DTV, but if you want to watch fins games you have no choice. I settled for Fios internet and phone with DTV as my TV solely for Sunday Ticket
     
  15. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I'll have to check on that. I didnt see it, but I'll look again.
     
  16. Desides

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    If you're dead set on a bundle deal, go with Comcast's Triple Play offering. Be warned, though: Comcast's customer support is one of the worst experiences you will ever go through. Also note that while Comcast's cable speeds aren't bad (their upper tiers are faster than AT&T's top tier DSL offerings) they have far less HD programming than DirecTV.

    You guys recommending Verizon FiOS need to go away; Verizon doesn't offer it in South Florida. (Or if they do, it hasn't yet made its way to my house and probably never will unless AT&T stops cheaping out and lays fiber.)
     
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  17. NJFINSFAN1

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    Directv, its not even a question!
     
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  18. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Fios has packages that include Directv.
     
  19. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Nope until end of Oct. at the earliest, it will be me going to a bar on most gamedays.
     
  20. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Thats what I was thinking. Nice to get a Local perspective thanks Desides.
     
  21. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    No problem. Glad to help, even if you ARE a Braves fan. :lol:

    The biggest problem you're going to encounter is Internet speed. AT&T's still running copper wire, so their speeds max out at about 6Mbps--but they have the balls to charge $40 for it. Comcast's speeds are a bit higher, but it's Comcast; they should give you a free box of Preparation H every time you call customer support. You'll need it.

    Of course, if you don't need lightning-fast internet, DSL is fine. And AT&T's offering rock solid reliable.
     
  22. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Think Im gonna call both places today and ask about the package deals. Thanks for all the help guys.
     
  23. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    Actually, they will blackout the Braves games even if you have the sports package. I thought I had that loophole as well for getting FSWest for Dodgers games. No go. :sad:
     
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  24. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    ****. If they're going to blackout those games I may just settle for cable. I already get the Heat, Panthers and Phins locally.
     
  25. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    You could get the package, I don't know ho wmuch it is. I didn't get it because I knew I would be a zombie each and every night watching the Dodgers blow it and get nothing else done.
     
  26. Sethdaddy8

    Sethdaddy8 Well-Known Member

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    if you love football, its a no-brainer. i just got hooked up with a new dish and hi-def dvr receiver. every time i have an issue, the company does take care of me. they give me credits and new equipment all the time. and theres mucho hi-def channels now too, and more on the way. good things.
     
  27. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I hear ya. My GF has already said she isn't paying more than $15 a month (her half) for cable. So Im not going to splurge too much. If It were the Phins I would gladly shell out the cash, but the baseball season is half over and my team is 5 games under .500 :sad:
     
  28. Desides

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    If it's Braves games you want, MLB.tv is the solution. (And if you hook a PC up to your TV and stream the highest-resolution version of the game, it'll ALMOST be like a TV broadcast.)
     
  29. azfinfanmang

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    Not to mention that Cable Internet is MUCH faster than DSL :up:
     
  30. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Depends on which tier he gets, if any. 8Mbps isn't THAT much faster than AT&T's max 6Mbps, but that 12Mbps package isn't bad.
     
  31. azfinfanmang

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    Yeah, good call.

    I know surfing the net on my computer is like changing channels on my TV :up:
     
  32. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Yeah, I actually have MLB.TV. I pay month-to-month for it. Ive been procrastinating and haven't bought the pc to tv connector. Once I get settled I'll pick one up.
     
  33. High Definition

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    Any DirecTV owners live in Pembroke Pines or so?

    I'm curious as to how often service gets "blown out" w/ the horrible weather conditions.
     
  34. Stitches

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    I don't know who you have, but my cable gives me no incentive to have both.
     
  35. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I just got off the phone with Comcast and they do have sweet deals for combining the two.

    The deals get even better if you combine HD and/or your home telephone. They are offering me a basic cable package with HD and Internet for about $75 a month. Not bad.
     
  36. phunwin

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    Can't help you with how often you get service interruption in Florida, but I think DTV does a pretty fair job of avoiding service interruption with foul weather. It takes a heck of a thunderstorm to disrupt service, and even then, it's usually quite brief. Snow or rain by itself doesn't do it; it takes a good, strong thunderstorm.

    Personally, I think the only reason to get DTV is the NFL Sunday Ticket. Other than that, I think digital cable is far superior.
     
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  37. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Thats the conclusion Im slowly coming to Phil. I'd love to take advantage of the larger variety of HD channels that DTV has, but cable seems the more cost effective and logical route at this point.
     
  38. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Yea I have Time Warner. I pay like $40 for each plus $5 for DVR (free HD, but it is very limited), it ends up being $90ish after tax. They charge me like $2/month for a modem rental fee. :rolleyes: I am very surprised they don't charge me for having my bedroom tv hooked up, even though I don't have a box. :pity:
     
  39. PMZQ

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    Don't bank on that. Ticket sales have been slow, as Huizenga said in a resent newspaper article. I think we may only get to see 10 games this year (away games and NE & Jets in Miami).
     
  40. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    They say that every year PM. I live close enough that I am supposed to get every game. If they do decide to blackout a game I'll just go to it as I plan on seeing quite a few anyway :up:
     

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