Quote Originally Posted by Woochifer
Since you're a new customer, Directv will bend over backwards to get you to switch (as I'm sure your cable company will as well). You'll get the HD receiver paid for, and you'll get the full programming grid for $86 a month for the first year. Plus, if you know someone who already has Directv, have them refer you, and both of you get a $50 credit. Of course, once you're locked in, then you're locked in!

If you want to compare, here's Directv's current HD programming grid ...

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P4380112

and here's Dish Network's HD programming ...

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P4380112

Seems like Directv's HD offerings are more extensive, which should be no surprise considering that they have more satellite capacity than Dish. Normally, Directv's trump card is their sports offerings, but that's not a consideration with you. One drawback would be that they're now going with a relatively new HD DVR receiver. It took them a LOOOOOONG time to finally debug their previous HR-20 model.

I've been using Directv for nearly 10 years, and never had any issues with the picture quality or customer service. When our RCA receiver went kaput, they had a refurbed unit shipped to us within three days. And when we relocated the TV to a different room, a technician had the connection rewired within two days.
Hi Woochifer,
Teh links you provided are the same. No problem, I know what I get on Dish. I spoke with a DTV rep. They provided the following info.

First HD/DVR receiver $99
Second HD/DVR receiver $199

With discounts and promotions receiving their Premium package with locals and HD
First three months $70.96
Following 9 months $112.96
After the first year monthly fee is $125/month

I'm currently paying $131/month $1572/yr
If I change to DTV I'll pay $1527.52 first year $1500/yr after.

If programmig is the same or better and I switch I'll save $44.48 the first year and $72 after.