[opendtv] Re: News: Rush on DTV-Converter-Box Coupons

I recently purchased two 1080P TVs, one a 37 inch Sharp Aquos and the other
a 65 inch Mitsubishi.  I upgraded my DirecTV to HD and purchased two DirecTV
HR20s.  My HR20 have an OTA input, which I am not using, the installers
direct connected my OTA to my TV.  Some of my stations come in fine, while
others - approx. 50 miles away - require fussing more with my rotor than I
did with the old ATSC signals.  My biggest complaint with the HR20 is the
system looses lip sync about once a day.  I called DirecTV and they
suggested I reset the receiver.  I believe they have a design problem
similar to what Stellar had before my company helped them fix it back in
1996.  All in all, I am pleased with DirecTV's programming.  I recommend
both TV set as the video quality, features and overall operation is
outstanding.  My wife and I could not be happier.

Ralph

Ralph P. Manfredo
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-----Original Message-----
From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Kon Wilms
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:03 AM
To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [opendtv] Re: News: Rush on DTV-Converter-Box Coupons

On Jan 3, 2008 7:25 PM, Stephen W. Long <longsw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My Accurian does not work at my house, 8VSB does not work at my house -
> can't watch a ball game without glitches right at the biggest plays.  I
> don't even bother any more - I have DirecTV with HDTV.
>
> I ordered my coupon - just one, so I can experience what the public has to
> experience with trying to buy and make the things work.
>
> ATSC is still crap, has always been crap, will always remain crap.

It really is. I just pulled down my off-air antenna 2 days ago and
threw it in the trash. I can't be bothered to reposition it whenever I
want PBS or CBS from Mt.Wilson. The new Directv HR21 (lets not get
started on that UI/featureset) has no off-air inputs, so... too bad.
Over the past 3 years I have watched every single one of my neighbors
who are mostly in the 30-70 age range switch from off-air to either
Dish, Cox, or DirecTV.

I for one am not prepared to pay a dime for the converter box, and I
am positive it will cost more than a flat coupon of $40. And I wonder
if the retailers are prepared for the onslaught of complaints?

Cheers
Kon
 
 
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