Ever since switching from Direct TV to Verizon FIOS last February, I've regretted that decision.
Not only does Verizon have the same issue I was so upset with Direct TV about (so obviously it wasn't the fault of Direct TV), but the FIOS program guide sucks, and the DVR is, by far, the absolute worst DVR in the world. The hard drive is half the size of every other DVR hard drive in the world, and it's not nearly as intuitive as that of Direct TV's.
So after 8 hours spent running new cables, and upgrading a few other items, I'm finally back in business with Direct TV. It's a good thing the technician/installer arrived at 9 AM.
Yes, there may be an early termination fee (although the Verizon service rep said there wouldn't be one), but with the deal Direct TV was offering, access to every channel for the next 5 months, home media DVR, and NFL Sunday ticket, for only $79/per month, I'm still way ahead of the game. And even after the 5 months is up, the total cost will still be less than what I was paying Verizon.
Plus now I have 120 hours of HD recording time available to me (FIOS only had 20 hours), as I was able to re-hook up my 1 Tb hard drive. [I'll never have to leave the house again. :)]
Finally, something I can be pleased about. Now if only my faith in the American electorate would be restored this November, I might actually have reason to celebrate. It's just I have my doubts. Even people I once thought were more intelligent than most, I've discovered aren't.
[note]And for those who have been sitting on pins and needles waiting to find out what I've decided about getting a new bike, well for now I've decided not to. First off the color the club decided on isn't to my liking, and secondly it seems the new company has no product liability insurance, which could prove problematic should issues develop with the bike down the road.[/note]
Not only does Verizon have the same issue I was so upset with Direct TV about (so obviously it wasn't the fault of Direct TV), but the FIOS program guide sucks, and the DVR is, by far, the absolute worst DVR in the world. The hard drive is half the size of every other DVR hard drive in the world, and it's not nearly as intuitive as that of Direct TV's.
So after 8 hours spent running new cables, and upgrading a few other items, I'm finally back in business with Direct TV. It's a good thing the technician/installer arrived at 9 AM.
Yes, there may be an early termination fee (although the Verizon service rep said there wouldn't be one), but with the deal Direct TV was offering, access to every channel for the next 5 months, home media DVR, and NFL Sunday ticket, for only $79/per month, I'm still way ahead of the game. And even after the 5 months is up, the total cost will still be less than what I was paying Verizon.
Plus now I have 120 hours of HD recording time available to me (FIOS only had 20 hours), as I was able to re-hook up my 1 Tb hard drive. [I'll never have to leave the house again. :)]
Finally, something I can be pleased about. Now if only my faith in the American electorate would be restored this November, I might actually have reason to celebrate. It's just I have my doubts. Even people I once thought were more intelligent than most, I've discovered aren't.
[note]And for those who have been sitting on pins and needles waiting to find out what I've decided about getting a new bike, well for now I've decided not to. First off the color the club decided on isn't to my liking, and secondly it seems the new company has no product liability insurance, which could prove problematic should issues develop with the bike down the road.[/note]
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Now the November elections could be a different story. See you on the ride!
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I'm glad I didn't switch. I was getting close (since the Browns suck) until we spoke a few months ago and you told me how unhappy you were. Thanks.
Welcome back.
I've also seen complaints about the DVR hard drive capacity since 2007, so you'd think they'd have gotten the hint by now. Of course maybe that's why they've stopped adding capacity. They have no intention of providing a better product.
Direct TV still has it's issues, but it's still a better product, and cheaper.