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Changing the Location of Your Dish Network Dish - Easily

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:58:17 +0000

Changing the Location of Your Dish Network Dish - Easily

by: Mitchell Medford

One of Dish Network's offers is free installation of all equipment and service to first time subscribers. This is excellent because you are assured of expert installation initially. There may come a time, though, when you either must change Dish Network's Dish because of necessity or just because you want to change it. Whatever the reason, it is easily accomplished with some precaution.

The actual Dish Network Dish is small, about 2 to 2 l/2 feet in diameter, and mounts quite easily on an outside wall, a veranda, roofing, fences, or even the roofs or sides of garages. It is light in weight and this makes it even easier to fasten. Each Dish Network Dish has two antennas, and they should always be pointed toward or facing the Southern sky. Each of these antennas is instrumental in intercepting and transmitting satellite signals onto your television screen. When choosing a new location for your Dish, be sure you look at the environment well so there will be no future obstructions of the signal transmission. Place it away from trees, places where children play, buildings, other wiring, any thing that might get in the way of satellite transmissions. Dish Network's satellite dish must be pointing directly and unobstructed at a Southern sky at all times. This assures you of uninterrupted signal transmission from Dish Network's satellites and the best in quality program viewing on your television system.

There may be occasion when mounting of the Dish is just not possible. If such an instance should present, Dish Network includes, in their promotional offer, a tripod stand. This alternative to wall or roof mounting is great for use in apartments or condominiums - especially if there are rules that prohibit nailing and mounting objects on dwelling exteriors. The only problem with using a tripod is that it is highly sensitive. The tripod and Dish Network Dish need to be placed far and away from people or animals that may cause it to tip in any way. Sometimes people and animals may bump into the tripod and even the slightest touch can interrupt your reception. When this happens, your television screen will indicate that the Dish is looking for a signal. Then you will need to lightly touch or tap your satellite dish until begin transmitting is resumed and the imaging is restored on the television screen.

It is assumed that the question is being asked: Well, if Dish Network's Dish is so sensitive that even a bump or nudge will knock it out of line, then how does it withstand being mounted on walls with the wind, rain, snow, etc., hitting it constantly? The only thing I can think of is that with the Dish being stationary, it is secure and receiving a constant line of signaling; when jolted, it interrupts the flow of signaling from satellites and throws it into chaos until secured again. Who knows? Your guess is as good as mine in this regard.

About The Author

Mitchell Medford is a popular reviewer of consumer electronics and has served as a product development consultant for several consumer electronics manufacturers including Dish Network. For more information on satellite TV, HDTV, and Dish Network DVR.

mitchell@newtechnologytv.com

Home Equity Loan ? Home Theater Adds Fun and Value

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:40 +0000

Home Equity Loan ? Home Theater Adds Fun and Value

by: Charlie Essmeier

In days gone by, the family typically spent their evenings watching television in the den or living room, crowded around a black and white television set that may have measured no more than nineteen inches in diagonal size. For decades, this scenario was pretty much the same in most American homes, with the only change being the replacement of black and white televisions with color models. This worked fine for many years, when most cities only had two or three stations, and most homes didn?t have cable television. With the introduction of high definition television (HDTV), DVD movies, high performance surround sound systems, and affordable video projectors and flat-screen plasma displays, many homeowners would like to have a dedicated room, or home theater, for audio-video use. In today?s housing climate, adding a home theater to your home is a smart move.

Few homes have a room that is naturally suited to use as a home theater. Most rooms that might be used for such purposes either have a fireplace or inappropriately located windows. By building a dedicated home theater, the homeowner can build a room that suits the specific needs of audio video systems ? limited outside light, darker-colored walls, a mounted screen or plasma TV, and special wiring inside the walls, where it cannot be seen.

Adding space to your home is a bullish move, and the extra square footage will add value to your property. You can finance the construction with a home equity loan or line of credit, which allows you to deduct the interest from your tax return. And the inclusion of a theater in your house may make the home easier to sell in the future, as more and more families are finding a theater to be a useful feature to have in a home. If you are not sure about how to go about designing such a room, you might check the Yellow Pages for stores that sell audio and video equipment. They can provide you with information regarding what kind of equipment you might need, wiring requirements and so on. They might also be able to recommend a contractor who can do the work for you.

The introduction of affordable big-screen televisions and HDTV has made a home theater THE must-have home accessory. With interest rates still at affordable rates, now is a great time to add that dedicated viewing room that will make you the envy of your neighborhood when the next Super Bowl comes around.

About The Author

Charles Essmeier is the owner of Retro Marketing, a firm devoted to informational Websites, including http://www.homeequityhelp.net, a site devoted to information regarding home equity lending.

equity@homeequityhelp.net

Dish Network: The Satellite TV Leader

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:01:17 +0000

Dish Network: The Satellite TV Leader

by: John Richardson

The fastest-growing satellite TV service provider in the country, Dish Network has quickly become the leader in the industry. With more than 12 million customers, it offers the widest range of digital satellite programming at the most affordable price.

Dish Network delivers more than 250 channels, including 100 local networks, 30 sizzling sports channels, and 110 of the best foreign language channels. Special packages are available for fans of Pay Per View, movies or music programming. Family packages are also available, providing great entertainment for parents and kids, including the Hallmark Channel and the Lifetime network. And with Dish Network's parental control locking system, it's easy for parents to monitor what their children watch.

Dish Network is pioneering high definition TV, offering up to 1700 hours of the best high definition shows available. Viewers can get high definition movies, sports - even weather. Recent additions to the high definition menu include 10 VOOM networks. Dish Network is also the leader in Interactive TV (ITV), with 25 innovative channels, all virtual and enhanced. Interactive TV is like nothing you've ever seen before: you can bet on sporting events, shop or play games, all in the comfort of your own home with Dish Network and ITV. Sirius satellite radio is also available to subscribers. Sirius brings you CD-quality music, 24-hours a day, commercial free. With great talk show options, a wide variety of music styles, and celebrity dee jays like Lance Armstrong, Sirius is the best in radio.

If customer service and technical support are important to you, look no further than Dish Network. They know questions arise all too frequently in the world of satellite television, and they're ready with help and answers, 24 hours a day. In fact, customer service is so important to Dish Network that the company has been repeatedly recognized for the quality of care they give to subscribers. For the past five years, they have been ranked number one in customer service by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, beating out other cable and satellite TV providers, including DirecTV. J.D. Power and Associates has also consistently ranked them at number one for customer satisfaction.

Great deals for first-time subscribers to Dish Network are taking place right now. This is an ideal time for cable subscribers to make the switch to satellite television. Be sure and take advantage of online promotions - they're more affordable than other deals because they're cheaper to market. DishPronto is the leading Dish Network dealer online. They have great promotions for first-time subscribers, with free digital video recorders (DVRs), free high definition (HD) receivers, and free installation of free equipment - up to four rooms - included in the package. Many online offers are for a limited time only, so click here to find out more.

About The Author

John Richardson is a popular reviewer of consumer electronics and has served as a product development consultant for several consumer electronics manufacturers including Dish Network. For more information on satellite TV, HDTV, and Dish Network DVR receivers, visit his website: http://www.bigmouthtv.com.

jrichardson@bigmouthtv.com

Dish Network: Super Digital Satellite TV Deals Now Available

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:32:12 +0000

Dish Network: Super Digital Satellite TV Deals Now Available

by: John Richardson

With more than 250 channels, Dish Network is the fastest-growing digital satellite television provider in the country. Serving 12 million subscribers, the company offers the best customer service and the sharpest digital satellite television available. Dishnetwork brings discriminating TV viewers the widest variety of programming, including more interactive channels, more high definition selections and more international options than any other digital satellite TV company.

Subscribers to Dish Network digital satellite TV service get access to great deals and packages, as well as special upgrades. The company is constantly striving to expand and improve its service. Check out the special upgrades featured below and find out more about the best satellite TV available today.

The ClubDISH upgrade: Give your friends and family Dishnetwork Satellite TV, and you'll be richly rewarded. Subscribers who purchase Dishnetwork digital satellite television as a gift will receive great perks. And the friends you introduce to the service will also be eligible for exclusive deals through the ClubDISH referral system. Refer a friend and receive special credits on your billing accounts each month, as well as great Pay-Per-View movie deals and special discount certificates. The friends you refer get great benefits, like the Digital Home Advantage, which includes free programming activation, free digital satellite TV equipment for four rooms, great discounts and credits, and special movie channel offers.

It's easy for you to give the gift of great digital satellite television. Surprise your friends with the ClubDISH gift card. Click here for more information.

The SuperDISH Upgrade: SuperDISH from Dish Network is indeed super. SuperDISH represents the best in cutting-edge digital satellite TV technology. SuperDISH gives viewers the capability to pick up a satellite TV signal from three different satellite locations, providing access to special regional and international broadcasts. Subscribers can get SuperDISH by signing up for a basic programming package. A fee is also required for upgrading and set-up of SuperDISH. Click here for more information.

HDTV upgrade: It's what you want. High definition television (HDTV) is the sharpest, clearest TV available today, and nobody does high-def better than Dish Network. Subscribers have access to 1700 hours of high definition television a week. Viewers need a high def receiver and a high def TV in order to get HDTV. With Dish Network's special Dish'n It Up offer, customers who qualify can lease the newest HD receivers from Dish Network. This is a great, affordable deal for current subscribers looking to get high definition television. A wide range of HDTV channels, from sports to movies to family programming are available. Special high definition packages that combine both high definition and standard channels are also available.

Remember: Dish Network delivers ultimate TV. Bringing the highest quality digital satellite television to viewers, with superior audio and video technology, it's the best in the business.

About The Author

John Richardson is a popular reviewer of consumer electronics and has served as a product development consultant for several consumer electronics.

jrichardson@bigmouthtv.com

Finding the Right 27? LCD TV

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:16 +0000

Finding the Right 27? LCD TV

by: Ryan Tenney

A 27? LCD TV provides a much better picture than the old CRT televisions ? and they come in much more attractive styles. In many homes an LCD TV has become an integral feature in the entertainment room?s decorating scheme. They?re versatile, too. A flat screen 27? LCD TV can be mounted on a wall, under a cabinet, on the ceiling, or it can sit on a stand or on top of furniture. A 27? LCD TV comes in a size that is big enough to comfortably watch from a reasonable distance, but it?s also small enough to fit in even the smallest viewing rooms.

The 27? LCD market is also highly competitive ? almost every television manufacturer makes at least one 27? model. Choosing the right model for your needs can be time-consuming; to get you started, take these steps as you search for the right TV for you.

First consider your room?s d?cor, and think about how you?ll sit relative to the TV. Because a 27? LCD TV has significantly higher resolution than a conventional TV, you?ll be able to sit closer than you normally would and view a larger screen much more comfortably. The optimum viewing distance for a 27? LCD TV is approximately 6 feet, so plan your furniture arrangement accordingly.

Then make a decision about whether you want or need HDTV. A 27? LCD TV with EDTV is less expensive to purchase but it won?t display high-definition signals. The price difference between a smaller HD-ready 27? LCD TV and an ED-ready 27? LCD TV is relatively small, so you're better off buying an HD-ready set. Many experts indicate there's little reason to buy a non-HD 27? LCD TV. A lower resolution LCD TV won't be able to accept high-definition signals, so the picture won't look any better than regular analog TV. In the next few years more and more TV signals will be in HD; since your 27? LCD TV should last for more than fifteen years, make sure it will grow with the technology.

Now try to purchase a set with an HDMI input. This port keeps the signal all-digital, avoiding degradation that can occur as the signal passes through other components (like your cable box). HMDI carries high-definition audio as well as video. Some satellite receivers and DVD players also connect through this port.

Narrow your choice of 27? LCD TV down further by determining if you want or need picture-in-picture functionality. Picture-in-picture allows you to view two video sources at once, with one appearing as a small window on the screen. If you do want picture-in-picture capability on your 27? LCD TV, remember that single-tuner picture-in-picture lets you watch television in one window and another source (like a DVD) in the second window. A 27? LCD TV with two tuners lets you watch two television sources at once. It?s a cool feature and once you have it you?ll find you don?t want to do without it, especially if you?re a sports or news junkie.

You?re almost done, but now you?ll want to check to see if the different models of 27? LCD TV you?re still considering are sold with a stand or mounting hardware included. Most 27? LCD TVs will come with a table stand wall mounting hardware costs an additional $100 to $200. If you do purchase a stand or mounting hardware separately, make sure it?s appropriate for the size and weight of your TV. The average 27? LCD TV is pretty heavy, so it pays to make sure your stand or hardware will safely support it.

Last, but certainly not least, inspect the manufacturer's return and warranty policy before buying online. Some manufacturers have strict policies regarding authorized dealers. If you buy a 27? LCD TV from an unauthorized dealer, the manufacturer may not offer warranty coverage. The retailer may offer a substitute warranty that sufficiently covers you ? the only way to know for sure is to ask. The price difference for a 27? LCD TV from an authorized dealer and from a discounter can be hundreds of dollars ? and sometimes that?s the sole reason for the price difference - so make sure you?re comfortable with the risk of not having a warranty, or make sure you ask the discounter for information about warranty terms for the 27? LCD TV you?ve narrowed your choice down to.

About The Author

Ryan Tenney is a contributing author to http://www.learnlcdtv.com. Click Here to learn all the new LCD Television news and information.

Mitsubishi?s Bright New Idea

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:43:21 +0000

Mitsubishi?s Bright New Idea

by: John Richardson

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is well known for their HDTV rear projection sets. Chances are that you have seen those models that utterly dominate large living rooms, and look similar to big square-like boxes that, if hollowed out, could accommodate a family of rottweilers. Those large monsters, in which the picture quality never looked very good from an angle, will soon be relegated to museums, because rear projectors are getting thinner at a fast clip. Now, Mitsubishi is pioneering a new way to approach the rear projection HDTV-they are using Lasers! With this new idea from Mitsubishi, a RPTV (Rear Projection Television) is transformed because a Laser replaces the usual mercury lamp in the rear of the set. The model is still considered a DLP (Digital Light Projection) but the light comes from red, green and blue Lasers! LASER, which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation is a technology discovered in the late fifties and is already used in CD players and printers. Albert Einstein knew about the amazing things that photons could do when stimulated in the right ways. The pure, coherent light provided by the Laser is expected to nearly double the colors available with today's best LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) High Definition television sets! The picture quality will be enhanced over any existing rear projector. In addition, this new idea will not a require a color wheel because the Laser can be turned off and on quickly enough to provide for changes in color for the display.

Mitsubishi expects these new Laser sets to be just over 25 centimeters deep (around 10 inches). Therefore, they will be able to compete in slimness of design with some plasma and LCD models. It may be around two years before this technology is available to the consumer, but it will make quite a splash when it hits the market. The President of Mitsubishi said recently, ?We want to release the product on the market in two years by creating a mass-production line capable of being run on a commercial basis.? The staggering fact is that Laser technology is fully capable of producing a better picture than either Plasma or LCD. Of course, improvements in those technologies should not be underestimated, but the race is on. Just like during the Internet bubble, there are a number of competing technologies, and it is too early to discern whether DLP will beat LCD, or Laser will reign over Plasma. Stay tuned to see the outcomes, for there is no known oracle that will spoil the ending for us and it is getting more interesting all the time. While some consumer goods such as CD players and laser printers have made use of the laser, this would be the first commercial production of Laser light powering a HDTV display.

About The Author

John Richardson is a popular reviewer of consumer electronics and has served as a product development consultant for several consumer electronics manufacturers - Dish Network, visit his website: Big Mouth TV bigmouthtv.com.

jrichardson@bigmouthtv.com

HDTV is What Technology is All About

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:18:48 +0000

HDTV is What Technology is All About

by: Scott Bianchi

If you have not yet watched TV on an HDTV you do not know what you are missing. When they promote high definition they aren?t kidding. When my daughter was born I knew I?d be spending a lot of time at home so I invested in an HDTV and two years later I still think it was an excellent purchase. Not only is the picture unbelievable but the sound is much improved as well.

More and more channels are starting to come out in HDVT format so buying an HDTV makes much more sense now as compared to two years ago when I bought mine. When I first got it I think there were only four channels I could watch in HD. They happened to be four channels I watched a lot so it worked out well for me. As time has passed the TV?s themselves become even cheaper and more channels are available so they are a much better purchase.

Many people are not aware that by the end of this year, from what I have read, all TV signals will be sent via HDTV format. In order to watch TV you will either need a HDTV or you will have to have a converter to attach to your existing TV. The converter will not make your current TV an HDTV all of a sudden, it will just allow you to continue to get the same picture you have always gotten. Those converters are going to go for roughly $250 or so, based on my past research.

Now you are considering buying a HDTV, I have convinced you, right? How do you decide which kind to buy? There are regular tube TV?s that are HDTV ready. There are LCD and plasma TV?s. Budget will be a major factor in determining which one to buy. The tradition tube style TV?s are cheaper and they will also fit some existing entertainment centers. The flat screen TV?s will need to be mounted on the wall or most likely require a different kind of base than the entertainment center you currently have.

I did a lot of research before buying my TV. I ended up buying a 42? Sony LCD projection TV. It is a beautiful picture. I am very pleased with the purchase. But, none of these TV?s is without flaws. This particular model has a bulb that helps to project the image to the screen. It has a shelf life of about 18 months. I have had it replaced recently. The bulbs are a couple hundred dollars. Thankfully I purchased the maintenance plan when I bought the unit. Other than that I couldn?t be more satisfied. I can turn out all the lights in the room and throw in a DVD and it is better than going to the movies. I do have mine hooked up to a home theater system. Without that the sound would not be good enough to compare to a movie theater.

Some of the issues with the other kinds of TV?s are: the tube style TV?s are not as compact as the flat screens obviously. They do not get as big as the flat screens. I think the biggest I have seen is 36 inches. Because they are so much cheaper than the other two styles that is all I could think of as problems for the tube style TV. Plasma TV?s on the other hand are the worst buy of them all, in my opinion. My research discovered that plasma TV?s eventually burn out. Whatever is used inside the screen to project the image burns out and cannot be repaired. So, your picture will progressively get worse and you can?t do anything about it except wait for it to get so bad you need to buy another TV. This is a major problem given the price of these types of TV?s. They are the most expensive of the three types. There is no doubt they look nice when you first buy them. They look great in the room you put them in. They are very appealing to most people.

No matter what kind of TV you end up buying the bottom line is that you are going to be amazed the first time you watch your favorite show or sporting event in HD. It is actually funny to me when I look back and think of what TV?s I used to watch when I was little. We had those knobs that you could hear being turned down the street. No remotes, no cable or satellite, and we had to constantly fiddle with the rabbit ears to get a decent picture. I watch a program in HD and I sometimes wonder to myself how they are going to make watching TV in the future even better. It doesn?t seem possible but you know it is. History has shown things only continue to get better.

About The Author

Scott Bianchi operates http://www.best-internet-bargains.com . He writes on a variety of topics. If you would like to be added to his distribution list for his new articles when they are published just send an email to articles@bestinternetbargains.com.

scottbianchi@hotmail.com

Satellite TV Programming Guide

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:13:49 +0000

Satellite TV Programming Guide

by: Brian Stevens

With more than 256 channels to choose from, satellite TV programming offers far more TV listings and viewing options than cable or over-the-air TV.

Satellite TV also gives you access to music channels, pay-per-view movies, sports packages, adult channels, and international programming.

DISH Network Satellite TV Programming

DISH Network programming packages start at $31.99 per month.

They also offer pay-per-view movies and events, adult programming, and sports packages. International programming includes: African, Arabic, Armenian, Asian, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu channels.

DISH Network has the biggest variety of movies and shows and the most HD (high definition) programming of the two satellite TV providers.

Here are DISH Network's current satellite TV programming packages:

America's Top 60 ($31.99 per month)

This package includes the following program channels, plus your local channels:

ABC Family, America's Collectibles Network, Angel One, Arts & Entertainment (A&E), Auction TV, Beauty & Fashion Channel, Bingo TV, BYUTV, Cable News Network (CNN), Cartoon Network, Catalog TV, Classic Arts Showcase, CNBC, Colours TV, Comedy Central, Country Music Television, Court TV, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Daystar, Discovery Channel, The Disney Channel (East), Disney Channel (West), E! Entertainment Television, Educating Everyone, ESPN, ESPN Alternate, ESPN2, ESPN2 Alternate, ESPNews, Eternal Word Television Network Family Net, Florida Education Channel, Food Network, Free Speech TV, Good Samaritan Network, Headline News Network, Health TV, Healthy Living Channel, The History Channel, HITN, Home & Garden Television, The Home Shopping Network, Horseracing TV, ISHOP, The Jewelry Channel, The Learning Channel, Lifetime, Men's Channel, Music Television (MTV), Music Television 2 (MTV2), NASA, Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (East), Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (West), Northern Arizona University/University House, PBS You, QVC Shopping Network, Research Channel, RFDTV, The Sci-Fi Channel, Shop At Home, Shop NBC, Spike TV, Stuff TV, The Travel Channel, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Turner Broadcast System (TBS), Turner Network Television (TNT), TV Games Network, TV Guide Channel, TV Land, TV Outlet Mall University Of California, University Of Washington, USA Network, VH1 The Weather Channel, Worldlink TV.

America's Top 120 ($42.99 per month)

This package includes all of the channels in the America's Top 60 package, plus the following program channels and 32 Sirius music channels:

American Movie Classics, Animal Planet, BBC America, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Bravo, CNN Financial/CNN International, Comcast Sports Network, Discovery Health, Empire Sports, ESPN Classic, F/X, FOX News Channel, FOX Sports, FOX Sports West 2, Fuse, Galavison, Game Show Network, Independent Film Channel, Lifetime Movie Network, Madison Square Garden, MSNBC, New England Sports Network (NESN), Noggin, Pax TV, SiTV, The Speed Channel,, Sports Alternate 1, Sports Alternate 2, Sports Alternate 3, Sports Alternate 4, Sports Alternate 5, Sunshine Network, G4 Tech TV, Telefutura East, Telefutura West, Toon Disney, Turner Classic Movies, Turner South, Univision East, Univision West, WE: Women's Entertainment, WGN Superstation.

America's Top 180 ($52.99 per month)

This package includes all the channels in the America's Top 120 package, plus the following program channels and 50 Sirius music channels:

Biography, Bloomberg Television, Boomerang, CNBC World, Discovery, Home & Leisure, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, Discovery Wings, Dish Music- 50's & 60's Hits, Dish Music- 70's Hits, Dish Music- 80's Hits, Dish Music- All That Jazz, Dish Music- Beach Party, Dish Music- Classic Soul, Dish Music- Country Music One, Dish Music- 4 Decades of Music, Dish Music- Expressions, Dish Music- Hitline, Dish Music- Hot FM, Dish Music- Italia, Dish Music- Love Songs, Dish Music- Moonscapes, Dish Music- New Orleans Jazz, Dish Music- Piano & Guitar, Dish Music- Road House, Dish Music- Tropical Breezes, Dish Music- Urban Adult, Do It Yourself Network, Encore (West), Encore, Action/Adventure, Encore Love Stories, Encore Mysteries, Encore True Stories, Encore Wam/America's Kidz Network, Encore Westerns, FOX Movie Channel, FOX Sports, Net World, The Golf Channel, GOL TV, Great American Country, Hallmark Channel, History Channel International, The Movie Channel (West), National Geographic Channel, Nickelodeon Games & Sports, Nick toons, The Outdoor Channel, Outdoor Life Network, Reality TV, SoapNet, Style, The Science Channel, TMC Xtra West, VH1 Classic, Wisdom Television.

America's Everything Pak ($86.99)

This package includes all the channels in the America's Top 180 package, plus the following (31 movie channels in all):

Showtime Unlimited Package, Starz! Super Pak, HBO Package, Cinemax Package.

Note: For more programming information, ordering information, and the latest bonuses and free offers from DISH Network, click on the links below.

DIRECTV Satellite TV Programming

DIRECTV satellite TV programming starts at $41.99 per month.

They also offer pay-per-view movies and events, adult programming, and sports packages. International programming includes Chinese, Filipino, Italian, South Asian, Spanish, and Vietnamese channels.

DIRECTV has the most sports program packages of the two satellite TV providers, including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.

Here are DIRECTV's current satellite TV programming packages:

Total Choice ($41.99 per month)

This package includes the following program channels, plus your local channels and 31 music channels):

A&E Network, ABC Family, America's Store, American Movie Classics (AMC), Animal Planet, BBC America, Black Entertainment Television(BET), Bloomberg Television, Bravo, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Cartoon Network, The Church Channel, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, CNNfn/CNN International, Comedy Central, Country Music Television (CMT), Court TV, Daystar, Discovery Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Disney Channel (East), Disney Channel (West), E! Entertainment Television, ESPN, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, EWTN, Fine Living,?Food Network, Fox Movie Channel, Fox News Channel, Fuse, FX, Galavisi?n, Game Show Network, Hallmark Channel, Headline News, The Health Network, The History Channel, Home & Garden Television, Home Shopping Network, Independent Film Channel, Inspirational Life, The Learning Channel (TLC), Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, Link TV, MARIA+VISI?N, MSNBC, MTV, MTV2, National Geographic Channel, Newsworld International, NFL Network, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East), Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West), Noggin/The N, Outdoor Life Network (OLN), Oxygen, PAX, PBS You, QVC, RFD TV, SCI FI Channel, Shop At Home, ShopNBC, Speed Channel, Spike TV, Superstation WGN, TBS Superstation, TechTV, TNT, Toon Disney, TRAVEL CHANNEL, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), TRIO, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Turner South, TV Land, Univision (East), USA Network, VH1, WE: Women's Entertainment, The Weather Channel, Word Network, World Harvest Television.

Total Choice Plus ($45.99 per month)

This package includes all the Total Choice programs, plus the following channels:

The Biography Channel, Boomerang, Discovery Home & Leisure, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, Discovery Wings, DIY - Do It Yourself Network, Fuel, History International, PBS KIDS, The Science Channel, SOAPNet.

Total Choice Premier ($93.99 per month)

This package includes all the channels in the Total Choice Plus package, plus the following program channels:

Action, BLACK STARZ!, Cinemax (East), Cinemax (West), Comcast SportsNet (Mid-Atlantic), CSTV: College Sports Television, Empire Sports Network, Encore? (West), Encore? (East), FLIX, Fox Sports World, The Golf Channel, HBO, HBO (West), HBO Family, HBO Family (West), HBO HDTV, HBO Latino, HBO Signature, HBO2, HBO2 (West), Love Stories, Madison Square Garden (MSG), MoreMAX, The Movie Channel, The Movie Channel West, Mystery, NBA TV, New England Sports Network, The Outdoor Channel, SHOWTIME East, SHOWTIME Extreme, SHOWTIME HDTV, SHOWTIME Showcase, SHOWTIME TOO, SHOWTIME West, STARZ! (East), STARZ! (West), STARZ! Theater (East), Sundance Channel, Sunshine Network, True Stories, VH1 Classic, WAM!, Westerns, YES Network.

Note: For more programming information, ordering information, and the latest bonuses and free offers from DIRECTV, click on the links below.

About The Author

Brian Stevens is a professional freelance writer and webmaster who has written extensively on satellite TV programming.

Visit http://www.TheSatelliteTVGuide.com for more details on free satellite TV systems and service, ordering information, plus the latest special offers and free bonuses from DISH Network and DIRECTV satellite TV. Copyright 2006 http://www.TheSatelliteTVGuide.com

30 Inch LCD TV Review

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:25:34 +0000

30 Inch LCD TV Review

by: Roger Wembley

A 30 inch LCD TV is a good sized TV for most households. The inch 30 LCD TV is not so big that it overpowers a room. At the same time it is large enough so you will be able to really get into whatever it is you are watching. If you are just beginning your search for a 30 inch LCD TV then there are a couple things that you should do before making a purchase.

When beginning your search for a 30 inch LCD TV you should start by reading reviews of various 30 inch LCD TV models. This will give you an idea of what features you will be looking for. Consumer Reports is a great place to start looking for a 30 inch LCD TV because they will give you unbiased reports on all major name brands. You can find Consumer Reports on the web at http://www.consumerreports.org.

Once you have an idea of what kind of 30 inch LCD TV that you are looking for, you can begin comparison shopping via the internet. There are so many online stores out there that offer 30 inch LCD TVs that you will have no problem finding a deal. There are, however, a few pointers to take note of before whipping out your credit card to make a purchase of a 30 inch LCD TV online.

First, you need to take shipping of your 30 inch LCD TV into account. Shipping for an item of this size and weight can be well over a hundred dollars, which is going to increase the total price you pay. You also need to make sure that you are buying your 30 inch LCD TV from a reputable dealer online. Read their customer reviews and make sure other people have been satisfied with their customer service. Also, make sure they offer things like warranties and everything else that you would be offered when purchasing a 30 inch LCD TV from a reputable bricks and mortar retail store such as Best Buy or Circuit City.

That being said, here is a review of a 30 inch LCD TV as well as the cheapest price found on the web to get you started on your search for the perfect model.

Dude! You?re getting a Dell! The Dell W3000 is a wonderful 30 inch LCD TV for the multimedia customer. This 30 inch LCD TV model has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1280 x 768. This means that you will have a widescreen crisp picture no matter what you are watching. Because this 30 inch LCD TV is brought to you by Dell, of course you are able to hook the screen up to your computer and use it as a high resolution computer monitor. Although it does not come with a built-in HDTV tuner, this 30 inch LCD TV is HDTV compatible. The cheapest price found online for this 30 inch LCD TV new is $1,538.90 from http://www.compudirect.com.

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Dish Network: More Than 12 Million Customers Served

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:38:30 +0000

Dish Network: More Than 12 Million Customers Served

by: John Richardson

As of December 2005 Dish Network exceeded the 12 million-customer mark, living up to its reputation as the fastest growing digital satellite television provider in the country. The company has attracted more than 6.7 million subscribers since 2001 - that's more new customers than any other satellite or cable company in the past five years. In January 2005, it reached the 11 million-customer mark, meaning that, in the past year alone, Dish Network added more than a million subscribers.

Dish Network's parent company, EchoStar, is in the NASDAQ 100 and is a Fortune 500 company. The company has been extremely innovative over the years, introducing cutting edge equipment well ahead of other TV service providers. They were the first to introduce satellite receivers with built-in digital video recorder (DVR) capabilities, and the first to have a DVR that makes it possible for subscribers to record and view two different shows at the same time. Dish Network has also pioneered high definition technology, offering the widest range of high definition programming (HD) available. They were the first to introduce a high definition DVR. They now offer more than 1700 hours of HD programming a week, with HD options in movies, sports, news and weather.

Thanks to its rapid growth and innovative spirit, Dish Network is now the third largest TV subscription service in the U. S. Offering hundreds of channels, the company is constantly adding new networks and more programming. In 2005 alone, they added the NFL Network, College Sports Television, ESPNU, Fox Reality TV and ten HD VOOM channels. With a new interactive feature called Dish Home, viewers can watch six networks on a single screen. Dish Network now offer more than 100 international channels that cover a range of 25 different languages. Sirius satellite radio, another recent addition, offers the best in 24-hour commercial-free radio, with programming in an incredible range of musical styles, as well as the best in talk shows and comedy. Martha Stewart and Lance Armstrong are both on Sirius.

Switch to Dish Network and see what you're missing: the best digital satellite TV, with the clearest images and sharpest sound around. You'll get the best customer support, available 24 hours a day. Dish Network has been consistently recognized for its customer care, winning number-one rankings from both J.D. Power and Associates and the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Year after year, they've beaten all other subscription TV services in the country. If you're thinking of making the switch from cable to satellite, there are lots of great offers and packages are available now. Click here for more information. First-time Dish Network subscribers get free installation, free equipment for up to four rooms, and free receivers and DVRs.

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