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I have HDTV - How to use with Dish Network?

Discussion in 'HDTV discussion' started by pj94z, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. pj94z

    pj94z Member

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    I have a 65" HDTV Toshiba projection TV.

    I mainly use it to watch Dish Network & I currently have their standard receiver.

    Is there some kind of tuner I need to buy to make the channels appear in HDTV or do I have to buy the HDTV dish net reciever?
     
  2. diabolos

    diabolos Guest

    You said it.

    Ced
     
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    They started a new promo today for existing customers. You could probably lease a VIP 622 and get most of the upgrade fees back in rebates.

    Check it out.
     
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    I am Dish too. Just call them and tell them you want to upgrade to HD. There are four packages to choose from.
     
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    Do you know what the promo is for existing customers? I spoke to someone the other day and one promo was ending, but they didn't know if another was starting.
     
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    I have a slight problem with upgrade:

    I am currently "sharing" my dishnet - I have 4 receivers...I gave 2 to my friend...who lives 10 miles away...and I kept 2.

    These are the older receievers, that require a plastic card.


    I suspect that the new receivers (HDTV) are probably the kind that are card-less and run 2 TVs off one receiver, right? so, i wouldn't be able to share any more........?
     
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    I'm not sure. I'm a newbie and will not be upgrading. This is what someone posted over at Satelliteguys.

    Someone else said that the $100 rebate as a new HD customer was also in effect, but I can't say for sure.
     
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    Yeah, that $100 thing is still going, but that doesn't really help me.

    So for that last one I guess they give you a $50 rebate after paying that $149 upfront.
     
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    Yeah, I'm so new I don't actually know what a DISHin' it up credit is. I don't know if it's a rebate, money off your bill, or credits that can only be used on another purchase.
     

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