More HDTV from Dishnetwork!

[Frank Z]

Just signed up for Dishnetworks HD-PAK (Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet-Movies, & ESPN-HD)! Programming goes on the air 9-16-03. Since I signed up for a 1 year subscription I get the Enhanced HD (8VSB) adapter for free.

If you are in the market to get into DBS now is the time. Dish is offering the model 6000 receiver for $199 with a 1 year subscription to the HD-Pak.


More good news! The model 921DVR is supposed to be available around the end of October/ first part of November! It is the only DVR that can record and playback HDTV! MSRP is $999.

[Frank Z]

Here's the front view of the 921.

http://www.dishretailer.com/ts2003/1/MVC-006S.JPG

And of course the back panel.

http://www.dishretailer.com/ts2003/1/MVC-011S.JPG


Anyone else gonna get it?

[mark g. nelson]

I am finishing my new theater room right now. I can't wait to get the HD up and running.
Since I don't have the 6000 now I will get the new 811 receiver. Dish Network is doing some great stuff. Now if only they would do a straight across trade. my 501 for the new 921.

[Frank Z]

Got my enhanced HDTV adapter today, E* shipped it 2nd day-UPS! So far the only channel that I've been able to see is Discovery HD Theater, Spectacular to say the least!! The other 3 channels are supposed to be "on-air" Sept. 16, 03.

[madmax]

After the $199 how much is it per month for the cheapest package including the hdtv channels? I'm not really into it until next summer but it sounds interesting.
madmax

[Frank Z]

The least expensive package runs $25/month. The HD-Pak is 9.5/month or you can sign up for a 1 year subscription for $109. Here's a link for ya.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/programming/packages/at_50/index.asp?viewby=1&packid=10049&sortby=1

[madmax]

I could actually handle $25 a month. I kinda figured the HDTV stuff would turn it into 40 to 60 per month which I am unwilling to handle. Funny, I don't mind paying a one time fee but I stay away from monthly payments like the plague.
madmax

[Frank Z]

Originally posted by madmax
Funny, I don't mind paying a one time fee but I stay away from monthly payments like the plague.

I know what you mean, that's why I went with the 1 year offer.

FWIW, I made the jump to DBS (Dishnetwork) more than 5 years ago from cable and have not regretted my decision at all. Better picture and quality, variety, and customer service/support.