I would go with DishNetwork. Dishnetwork has this tech forum show on with with the top guys at Dishnetwork and the had an episode on with the head guy from sling media and they were showing how well the sling box worked with the Dishnetwork equipment. So I feel the Dishnetwork Supports the sling box they even gave a couple of them away on their show.
I'm looking to upgrade my Comcast basic cable to Satelite for my SlingBox PRO. Wondering which receivers would be better to configured with the SlingBox PRO and why? DirectTV or DishNetwork? I'm trying to decide.
December 12, 2006 8:04 PM
December 13, 2006 9:53 PM
I've got three DirecTV DVR's connected to three Slingboxes. All work great.
As far as compatability with Sling, I think either will work just fine. What you want to do is to look at what programming and service you want from satellite, and choose your provider based on that.
If pro sports are high on your list, DirecTV has exclusive contracts for NFL and you can get essentially all the games each week, not just your local team, with a fairly pricey optional subscription.
If you will be watching tv at home also, and HD is important, as of today Dish Network offers more in HD. That is liable to change in 2007.
Carl
December 14, 2006 12:23 AM
Where you live has ALOT to do with it to!! If you have a very high tree line then Direct TV is better because Dish's satellite is more on an angle. Another words Direct TV's bird is more of a straight up direction. Direct TV will also get better reception on cloudy stormy days because the dish is pointed straighter up. With Dish you need to go threw all the clouds on an angle so your going threw more clouds. I personally like Direct TV better but Dish does have a few more HD channels then Direct TV but they are channels that I could care less about. Basically Direct TV is more reliable then Dish is. Johnnny
December 14, 2006 10:24 AM
check out dbstalk.com
They have forums dedicated to D* and E* that are very informative.
December 14, 2006 8:01 PM
Or Check out SatelliteGuys.US :)
The look angles for DirecTV an Dish Network are almost the same.
Both Dish Network and DirecTV use the same locations (110 and 119), DirecTV also uses 101. With the new DirecTV 5 LNB Dish it uses a few other Satellites as well you would need one of these if you wanted HDTV from DirecTV.
If you want HD from Dish Network you need a 3 LNB Dish pointed at 110, 119 and 129, or two dishes, with one pointed at 110, 119 and the other pointed at 61.5.
Dish Network is a major investor in Sling.
Scott
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December 15, 2006 11:48 PM
I honestly never installed a dish before but I did read somewhere on the internet that the Direct TV main Sat. is at 36 degrees and Dish Networks main Sat. is at 25 degrees. I can't find it now but it did say something about how the Sat. at 36 degrees is more of a clear shot without going threw the clouds on more of angle like the Sat. at 25 degrees. I don't remember where I read it now but it stuck in my head. Johnnny
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December 16, 2006 2:14 AM
I just have to post this. A few years ago, when DirecTV and Dish were talking merger, I hoped it wouldn't happen because I was afraid the price would go up. They both denied it because their main competition is cable, but I just didn't believe it. So now, I'll recommend that you get Dish because I have DirecTV and I want the competition to thrive. :)
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December 16, 2006 3:09 AM
Good Point bancado!!! Never thought of it like that.....Yeah, that's it, get Dish it's better....LOL....
January 12, 2007 7:12 PM
Can you use the internet feature with eaither Dish Network or Direct TV instead of having a separate DSL or Broadband connection to sling the DN or DTV programming?
January 13, 2007 3:23 AM
Brandy, I don't understand your question but I think I might. No matter what you Sling you WILL NEED either a DSL or Broadband connection. Direct TV and Dish do not have an Internet connection on them, they just have a phone line connection for ordering Pay Per Views and setting up DVD guides. No Matter what Sling Box you get you need to connect it to a broadband connection via router. Once you Sling Box is connected to your router you can remotely watch Direct TV or Dish Network or cable or all three and much much more. If this don't answer you question please explain your question a little more. Johnnnny
January 13, 2007 6:06 AM
Johnny thanks... when I go to Dish Network and Direct TV websites, they both indicated they offer internet service.. For example, this is what it says on Dish Network -- "It’s satellite TV bundled with satellite-delivered Internet access. Two great services, two great companies, one bill", consequently so I thought you could have both via satellite and high-speed internet... it goes on to say the following in the products section...We have created this service specifically for customers who live in rural areas where high-speed Internet access is either difficult to get or nonexistent. So now, almost no matter where you live, you too can enjoy a fast, instant Internet connection combined with the very best in television entertainment." For the best package the maximum download speed is 1.5 Mbps and upload is 256kbps, so I don't know if this will do the trick or not for Slingbox, as I am just a beginner and don't know yet how it exactly works? As for Direct TV, I think it is a little different and they help you find a provider.
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January 13, 2007 8:54 AM
Satellite Internet access is quite expensive. Because of that, it really is the last choice if there is any other broadband available. In addition, the upload speeds drop too low for Slingbox in peak periods. Remember, it's the upload speed that matters with Slingbox and the maximum advertised speed won't do you any good if you want to watch the big game in a peak period when the speed is down to 80k. There is also a half-second delay because of the distance to the satellite and back. That makes it unsuitable for gaming. I'm not sure if the extra delay would give Slingbox any problems or not.
In short, if you have access to either DSL or Cable broadband, forget satellite. If satellite is your only option, I would recommend temporarily installing your Slingbox at a friend's house so you could judge the quality of the service before you plunk down any cash.
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January 13, 2007 9:25 AM
Thanks bancado....this is useful and I will look for another relative to load up their highspeed capabilities.
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