[general487]

I need some expert advice. I've read alot about the different HD offerings, and need to make a tough decision. Cable HD is out of the question here (local provider), so it is between DirecTV and Dish Network.


Should I go with D* because of its better lineup of channels (network HD feeds for primetime, etc.) or E* because of its better PQ (from all I can tell on the forums D* doesn't give true HD but something you guys call HD-lite)?


Which is the true advantage?

 

[jagouar]

You wont get D* network feeds unless you live in the right city. Put your city up before anybody can really help you.

 

[turls]

You're talking about a moving target. Both on channel lineups and PQ. There are so many other variables as well, some would include personal preferences and equipment.

 

[Cucuy]

Check this out

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=565610

 

[general487]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagouar You wont get D* network feeds unless you live in the right city. Put your city up before anybody can really help you.

Ha, you wouldn't even be able to find where I live on a map. Not because of you, but because I live in rural Alabama. The market that I live in is such that D* offers all four major networks' (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX) HD feeds. The Birmingham stations are also O&O by the national companies.

 

[general487]

Quote:

Originally Posted by turls You're talking about a moving target. Both on channel lineups and PQ. There are so many other variables as well, some would include personal preferences and equipment.

I own the Sanyo HT32744. I want HD DVR, but I'm on a budget. I want to get off my current cable because of crappy picture and it is just as expensive as D* and E*.


Would I be able to tell a difference in PQ from D* to E* on HD programming?

 

[turls]

Quote:

Originally Posted by general487 I own the Sanyo HT32744. I want HD DVR, but I'm on a budget. I want to get off my current cable because of crappy picture and it is just as expensive as D* and E*. Would I be able to tell a difference in PQ from D* to E* on HD programming?

I wouldn't think so on that set. But like I said, there are a lot of variables involved.