Thanks for the spam, I love it!

Yes, but if you Google Directv not showing Noggin this thread and one at Multichannel News (Multichannel's is "CJ") are Number 1 and 2. Which is probably all her supervisor at E* told her to do.

...obsolete (until one week after I bought it) incident, and that was going to be that. So I now find myself calling Craptastic Cablevision and D* to see who can give me the Moose 24/7 the cheapest. I hate doing it because I love the equipment so, but E* has violated the "General...

I had my 622´s activated a week ago. I just tonight finished several days of recording to DVD all the junk I had on my 942, which is off to the UPS store tomorrow. When the receiver arrives at the ¨Searching for Satellite¨screen, just press the ¨DVR¨button. Then proceed as normal. No Sat...

Just got a call from E* eggs-zecutive offices. I was offered a lease deal to upgrade both my 921 and 942 at $99 per. Told the nice fellow, "Thanks, but no thanks, I'm getting quite used to having only OTA HD and a $60 E* bill." I also said I'd only be interested in a ownership deal, one that...

Floyd!!!! For those of you E* bike racing nuts out there who can't get OLN (that would be everyone), Floyd Landis of Phonak won Paris-Nice today. Better TV for all, except maybe for you.

Dish-bot bump. Where are you guys? Don't you have an o-fish-al E* approved answer for this poor fellow? After all, I cried a river over you. Seriously, try writing ceo@dishnetwork.com and giving the details. Maybe someone there will have pity on you.

I love this. It's really quite funny. I'm getting quite a kick out of the "Automobile/Computer/You Should have known about MPEG-4 and been Smart Like Me" Dish-bots. Taking a look at the meager offerings of my Living Room "Entertainment Center." we find: One Dish 34" HDTV Monitor One Dish 942...

...hit the nail on the head. HOW was the customer to know what was to come? By reading this forum or listening to what he/she was told by an E* employee? Who would be supposed to have the greater knowledge of the product? The people around here who KNEW, guessed. Lots of people make good...

Yes, I'm going to an Auto Race next month. Coverage is on OLN. So, "Mr. Spent $2000+ on E* Equipment in the Last 24-Months" (That would be me) gets to ask "Mr. Basic Cable Brother in Law" to TAPE it for him. Better TV for all. Except maybe you.

...of Class Action Suits stinks. Unless, of course you're a lawyer specializing in Class Actions Suits. I have explored the idea of simply taking E* to you local neighborhood Small Claims Court. In Civil Court Fraud is a tough and expensive nut to crack when you start throwing around "He...

Well said. The folks around here that knew, guessed. The folks at Dish who really knew committed deceit and fraud. The other people and "dealers" that found out and then unloaded their 942's to unsuspecting folks, well, good luck with your Karma.

That'll make people with multiple HDTV's real happy.

...info because I cancelled my locals, all HD and a couple of receivers in a vain, stupid 942 RECENT OWNER protest, and I noticed I hadn't called E* for at least a week to check on the status of my replacement HDMI cable for my 942. Whilst getting the "We DID send the e-mail to the 942 team"...

I agree and hope you are correct about this "owner" upgrade plan. They could shut up a lot of folks by announcing something about this like, today. But then, my 6 week old 942 has a one year warranty. On day 91 after activation, when a leased 622 eats a hard drive due to operator error, what...

I was sort of hoping that E* would somehow see how a number of it's better customers; ones who have RECENTLY spent in some cases thousands of dollars on equipment, could be upset about this. And seeing that upset, would relent and at least make their MPEG-2/4 channels available to all current...

I don't know about that. As late as this morning, some "Authorized Dish dealers" and others were getting upwards of $500 for them. Without, of course, telling any of their victims about the limitations of this fine machine. Shame on them.

...said about MPEG-4. Shame on them and shame on the "dealers" who were likewise selling this machine without informing their "sucker." At least E* gives you a 30-day money back guarantee. I think the fun will really begin when the poor saps that don't read this or other boards become aware...

...Aleutians during WWII, what he was REALLY doing was O-pressin' the local Native peoples) the stuff ain't bad. Of course, as soon as someone at E* reads this, the $6 HD-access fee will be applied to all HD receivers. I mean, how DARE you try to get something for something. Better watch...

...viola, Mark Lumpkin solved my concerns. I can see the April Fool's Day (How apropos) Dish call now: Me: OK, I'd like to order my new 622's. E*: OK, that's $598 plus tax, and you'll receive a $400 rebate. When would you like to schedule an appointment to install your new leased...

At the risk of sounding like everyone else here on this board.:rolleyes: I have been told by a pretty unimpeachable sourse at E* that you will indeed be giving up your DVR to the "installer." Why you would want it is a matter for ebay to settle.

If that is true, then the Echostar folks need to drop over to the D* forums and look at the discussion about how D* will be upgrading their HD DVR customer base. $200 for a one-month old $700 receiver is obsecene. Add this to the fact they are still activating these boxes with NO warning for...

Yea... I just called and dropped every thing except one receiver and AT180, no locals, no HD. You know what, it felt good.

...is a little over three months. Decide in April if I: A. Want to trade in my 921 for a 622 or B. Take proceeds from sales above to buy a D* HD DVR. Around here the offer of $200 for a one-month old $700 receiver is pushing us towards B. This horse is well past dead, still being...

Sorry Charlie, but no thanks. Calling tomorrow (already called tonight, was told to wait until morning--don't know why?) to knock my $90/month bill down to a more managable $50. One 942, No HD, No Locals AT 180. Will enjoy some OTA HD until Di-rect comes out of the box with their offer...