Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Last month, Coxsucker Cable informed us via letter that they would be discontinuing service to our antiquated converter box, and essentially it's time to upgrade to digi-cable, or be stuck with the unsurety of running without a box at all. I don't care too much, since I don't watch too much TV outside of sporting events, but the folks are miffed, and are looking into the alternatives, including satelite. Since commercials obviously tell nothing other than the extreme vitriol both industries have for the other, I wanted some opinions/experiences from my fellow TSMers on the subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 I have digital cable and it's pretty OK. You don't have to worry about snow and wind and shit interrupting service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Check out my cable problems in the TNA folder in the thread "I Must Apologize, No 12/4 Diatribe". That should answer a few questions on how I feel about cable. A few things to ask yourself is this: Would you be able to install a satellite into your home without any bad feedback ensuing? Trees in your way or living in an apartment building can affect things like that, as can the weather. Digital cable SOUNDS good, but can often get frozen for a few seconds. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Satallite technology has advanced enough in the last few years that weather isn't a huge deal now. It basically takes hurricane like weather to make my satallite go out for more than 5 minutes these days. Plus East and West Coast stations are a very nice addition. Missed that show at 8? Don't worry it'll be on in L.A. in a few hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Satallite technology has advanced enough in the last few years that weather isn't a huge deal now. It basically takes hurricane like weather to make my satallite go out for more than 5 minutes these days. Plus East and West Coast stations are a very nice addition. Missed that show at 8? Don't worry it'll be on in L.A. in a few hours. Does digital cable not have that in the US? We've had it here in Canada for a year now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 To be fair to cable, digital cable also has the whole East/West thing going on. My friends would watch the West Coast showing of the Sopranos most of the time, since they didn't get home early enough to watch it the first time around. The only negative to doing that is if say you're watching an award show or something...and someone curses on the air, it'll be edited on the West Coast feed. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Plus East and West Coast stations are a very nice addition. Missed that show at 8? Don't worry it'll be on in L.A. in a few hours. Most premium stations on Digital cable have East & West stations. And seriously, I wouldn't bitch about upgrading to digital. Its not that much more per month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Wasn't aware that Digital Cable had that now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 I like Digital...and you'll get the shit service unless you switch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 And seriously, I wouldn't bitch about upgrading to digital. Its not that much more per month. Unfortunately, I have older (very antiquated) parents, meaning any little thing that raises the cost of a bill by 5-10 bucks results in continual bitching (moreso from the old man), not to mention they have that old person fear of newer technology. The only negative to doing that is if say you're watching an award show or something...and someone curses on the air, it'll be edited on the West Coast feed. Goddammit <west coast TSMers hear "beep" instead> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 Also, Cox has a deal if you get Digital, their Phone service, and their internet you get a certain amount of money off your bill each month. That's what I do. But yeah, sucks about your parents. Then again you could always foot the 5-10 bucks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 And seriously, I wouldn't bitch about upgrading to digital. Its not that much more per month. Unfortunately, I have older (very antiquated) parents, meaning any little thing that raises the cost of a bill by 5-10 bucks results in continual bitching (moreso from the old man), not to mention they have that old person fear of newer technology. Welcome to my world. That describes my household to a T. Besides, anytime I try and convince them to get something that will obviously benefit me, they think I'm trying to scam them. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 And seriously, I wouldn't bitch about upgrading to digital. Its not that much more per month. Unfortunately, I have older (very antiquated) parents, meaning any little thing that raises the cost of a bill by 5-10 bucks results in continual bitching (moreso from the old man), not to mention they have that old person fear of newer technology. Welcome to my world. That describes my household to a T. Besides, anytime I try and convince them to get something that will obviously benefit me, they think I'm trying to scam them. Dames and Angel: Separated at Birth? Dun dun dunnnnnnn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 My dad's all gung-ho about digital cable, DVDs, and whatnot. However, neither of them bother with the home computer, which allows for me to have a folder on my desktop labeled "Porn". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 My dad's all gung-ho about digital cable, DVDs, and whatnot. However, neither of them bother with the home computer, which allows for me to have a folder on my desktop labeled "Porn". Nevermortal, out of curiosity, how much is your bill? I'd be interested in getting something like that, but I don't feel like spending an arm and a leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2003 See the sig to know where my loyalty is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Bump The situation has come up again, although now it's my own. I've had the digital cable for awhile now and haven't had any problems, but I'm moving to a new place where satellite would actually be feasible, and the whole NFL package thing is very appealing to me, but I'd still like to know other people's experience with satellite TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 A 3 year old bump? Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 See the sig to know where my loyalty is. Rantsylvania? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narcoleptic Jumper 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 I know you're not asking about this, but it just bears mentioning: do not EVER get satellite internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Indeed. Unless you live in Bumfuck, USA where dial-up is the only other option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Indeed. Unless you live in Bumfuck, USA where dial-up is the only other option. Yeah, but I refuse to pay $60 a month for it PLUS $500 for the equipment..and then be told "you can't download over 150 mbs over an indeterminate ammount of time or we'll reduce your speed to below dialup".. so I just suffer over 19.2kbps connection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 We opted for digital cable because we wanted to get high speed internet as well, and don't have a phone line (we just use our cell phones). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 I like Comcast. I use it for cable, phone and internet. It works much better then Vonage. The only thing I like about it better then DirecTV is the On Demand stuff and the phone is only 30 bucks a month with tons of shit for free, plus unlimated long distance to anywhere in the US, Canada or France. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruiserKC 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2006 I have DirecTV...can't live without the NFL Sunday Ticket. As for the weather issues...I spray the dish with PAM or other non-stick cooking spray and have almost no weather related issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2006 I'm on the verge of making the jump to Satellite. Time Warner blows ASS - no WWE 24/7, no NFL Network, no Sunday Ticket. Although I do like my Roadrunner Internet, and I don't think I can get that without having their digital cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2006 You can have cable internet without cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2006 I have DirecTV...can't live without the NFL Sunday Ticket. As for the weather issues...I spray the dish with PAM or other non-stick cooking spray and have almost no weather related issues. Thats really only good for keeping snow from piling up on the dish. I'm on the verge of making the jump to Satellite. Time Warner blows ASS - no WWE 24/7, no NFL Network, no Sunday Ticket. Although I do like my Roadrunner Internet, and I don't think I can get that without having their digital cable. You're more likely to get WWE 24/7 with Cable than Satellite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2006 You can have cable internet without cable. Really? I thought I remembered one of the Time Warner people saying that their Roadrunner Internet wasn't available unless you ordered their digital cable service. Well shit, if I can get only Roadrunner then I might as well just cancel my digital cable now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted August 3, 2006 Time Warner probably just charges you extra for only having cable internet. Fucking scammers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
