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Does Direct TV have a poor picture....

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Or is it just me?
My wife had a bug up her ass to get Direct Tv and get rid of cable. We had it installed but I think the picture is poor. Some Colors are over saturated, scin tones look blocky. Shading is poor. Etc.
Does anyone like thier Direct TV?
Thanks, Scott

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It's pretty bad - racerguy 15:02:58 04/06/06 (0)
I evaluated Direct TV and decided to stay with my local cable provider. PQ from Direct TV was definitely inferior.
Raise an Antenna for better reception - Tommart 17:29:33 04/03/06 (1)
In addition, most people report that HD "off the air" looks better than cable or DirectTV.
We may see a rebirth of anntennas on top of houses. I'm considering it.
Also, my cable company charges $20 extra per HDTV. $10 for digital and $10 for HD. As soon as I get my second HDTV, I may raise an antenna.
The only thing stopping me is that I like HBO HD, ESPN HD, and the two Independent HD channels that I can't get off the air.
- Amen to what Tommart said!!! nt - loony 08:10:13 04/06/06 (0)
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Re: Does Direct TV have a poor picture.... - JoeKool 17:02:07 04/02/06 (8)
In the last year or two, DTV signal has detoriated on most of its channels, esp. Sci-fi, ESPN, two channels I frequently watch. The premium channels(I had HBO) still looked good though...couple months ago I switched to Cable and I think the Cable signals look better, deeper colors, less compression etc. I was a DTV customer for about 4years.
- Back to cable for me as well - Pacman 19:28:09 04/02/06 (7)
  Everyone loves to hate Time Warner but IMO the picture is far superior to DirectTV. I was with Direct TV for eight years before switching back.
  - I jusy went to digital cable and Hi Def... - phatty 07:18:19 04/03/06 (6)
    ...I only had analog cable previously.
    The reception is terrific, and the Hi Def ..stunning.
    - Re: I jusy went to digital cable and Hi Def... - JoeKool 14:35:25 04/03/06 (5)
      Yeah, thats what I have, Digital cable(iO)and was able to coax a HD box from the installer even though I don't have a HD TV...damn, the HD channels look fantastic on my regular 27" tube Panny. Now I need to get a plasma..
      - I went the CRT route... - phatty 13:06:41 04/04/06 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I jusy went to digital cable and Hi Def... posted by JoeKool on April 3, 2006 at 14:35:25:
        
        ..got a floor model 34 " Sony for $ 965.00 , plus $ 45.00 for delivery ( well worth it ) my wife said the guys complained when they had to lug it downstairs. The HD is really , really
        - good. Almost a fight last night between my sons NCAA finals vs 24 !
        Upstairs, my Mitsubishi 32 " CRT ( 8 years old ) has new life with digital box. Even the other TV's just on the line without digital box have an improved picture, as the guy installed an in line amp ( boost ).
        we're big soccer fans , so the Fox Soccer channel and the upcoming World Cup ( many games in HD ) makes the $ 69.00 per month well worth it.
        
        Re: I went the CRT route... - JoeKool 23:05:54 04/04/06 (3)
        
        In Reply to: I went the CRT route... posted by phatty on April 4, 2006 at 13:06:41:
        
        Last year I was all set on the Sony 34 Superfine pitch as a replacement/upgrade, but for space constraits I may need to got the plasma route. And I also wish to see the World Cup on a bigger screen, I am a football fan too. Which channel will be showing the matches in HD? Is there a FSC-HD? DOn't think I have that channel.
        
        Re: I went the CRT route...football - phatty 12:49:37 04/05/06 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I went the CRT route... posted by JoeKool on April 4, 2006 at 23:05:54:
        
        All the games are on either ESPN, ESPN 2 , or ABC. My cable system has ESPN - HD , ESPN- HD , so the only games not on HD are the ABC.
        Each converter box has a built in DVR, so I will be able to record those games that I can't see live.
        There isn't any FSC-HD , and that's a shame. Maybe in the future.
        I went the Sony route because I put the TV downstairs , where it can fit without that much of being in the way. I would love to have a bigger screen , but I just can't afford it.
        I have one kid in College, one going next year, and I live in probally the highest taxed state in the country, Connecticut.
        But I am very happy with the Sony. I bought a Onkyo receiver, and Polk speakers that were bundled as a package , and the sound is decent. I actually have much better sound upstairs with my Mitsubishi, but I don't have the room up there for the Sony.
        I only have a small ranch, my " starter home " that will most likely end up being my " retirement home " !
        
        Re: I went the CRT route...football - JoeKool 17:16:27 04/06/06 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I went the CRT route...football posted by phatty on April 5, 2006 at 12:49:37:
        
        Hah...isn't CT also one of the highest per capita income states? Hey at least you got a home you can call yours.
        Cablevision(my provider) has a decent amount of the HD channels for no extra charge, there are a few HD versions of sports network like FOX sportsHD, ESPN-HD, MSGHD and a couple others, but have noticed that only ESPN2 carry the 'other' sports that I normally watch, tennis, football(soccer)...but since I switched to Cable from DTV, I love the FSC for all the time football.
        I would expect ESPN to only carry the USA matches. But we will see.
        I too have a daughter going off to college later this year...I am hoping she gets a good scholarship offer. Its crazy what it costs now to educate a kid over 3-4years.
        Back to the Sony: I saw the 30" superfine pitch being sold now for less than 800$, and I am really tempted to just go with that and save a couple grand for now vs. getting that 42"NEC plasma I was attracted to...decisions decisions...lol
        
        FSC...yeah - phatty 11:48:02 04/11/06 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I went the CRT route...football posted by JoeKool on April 6, 2006 at 17:16:27:
        
        I really like all the games.
        Yeah, CT is a high income state, but I'm in the average category.
        CT has many rich towns, poor cities, and a some middle class areas.
        I live in amiddle class town. Pretty nice , actually.
        Yeah I own my house, but I owe more than I bought it for ( 20 years ago ) , but that amount is still 1/2 the present selling price.
        I just watched King Kong the other night on the Sony. I have a Toshiba DVD I bought as a closeout for $ 50.00. Hooked up to a 65 watt Onkyo receiver, and some polks . Sub, and surrounds.
        The entire system costs around 1700, including cables.
        I just love the picture on the Sony. The sound is okay, not audiophile, but good enough for movies.
        Higher education...yeah $$$$$$$

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