Well I originally went satellite over cable because the cable company pissed me off. When I started looking at the two satellite companies, I went with Dishnet over Direct TV because I liked the programming choices better. Out of curiosity, I looked at Direct TV again today and I still like the Dishnet programming choices better. If I were an avid sports watcher, I’d go with Direct TV, but I can’t stand watching sports. Love to play, but hate to watch unless there’s friends and beer involved. I also called the local rep for Direct TV and he told me that I’d still need two, 1.2 mtr dishes to get HD. If I could get away with one dish, I’d jump on it.
So I’ve got two choices, by a new receiver for use with Dishnet, or go with Direct TV. It would cost me less money up front with Direct TV, but it would be a lot more hassle because I would have to install ‘their’ dish, dial it in and then re-learn how to use ‘their’ equipment. I just can’t be bothered with all that hassle.
I think I’ll just stick with Dishnet for now and buy a new receiver.
