Ok, so I am itching to get a dish, but really have no idea of the Pros and Cons between Dish and Direct (Not speaking about the content, I can make my own mind up if I can live with out Sunday NFL Package) But isn't there some sort of technological side to the argument? I am about to upgrade TV to HD CRT, and want a company that will be there for me. It seems that Dish is aggressive in their HD marketing, but can they and their equipment back it up? Any horror stories out there? You call either of their 800 numbers and are instantly connected to an idiot. A fellow at Dish told me that the Dish would automatically pick up my local channels in HD (those that broadcast in HD) but he was such an idiot I don't know to believe him. The whole deal is off if I can't get my local CBS in HD (ie NFL Football) So someone tell me what I need to know!

Thanks!