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TVFactFan · 03-14-2006, 02:48 PM

Since they have the ON DEMAND feature? I think that was the latest creation that put Comcast in the lead as the best Cable provider. Any Directv users are free to debate this.

BTW: Comcast users can still watch TV during a Thunderstorm-lol

Janice · 03-14-2006, 05:44 PM

I love Comcast. On Demand is great. I love the high-speed internet that I have too. It's kind of expensive though. My monthly bill now is about $150, but it's worth it.

It's, as they say, Comcastic!

Don't know anything about Direct TV.

Stormtracker TF · 03-14-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I love Comcast. On Demand is great. I love the high-speed internet that I have too. It's kind of expensive though. My monthly bill now is about $150, but it's worth it.

It's, as they say, Comcastic!

Don't know anything about Direct TV.

Yep, we have Comcast Digital Cable and Internet too. It's awesome.

Janice · 03-14-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TF: Texas Smurftractor

Yep, we have Comcast Digital Cable and Internet too. It's awesome.

Yeah, the sound of dial-up, sends shivers down my spine.

Brieannas21 · 03-14-2006, 06:25 PM

I have Directv I'm satisfied with it, Although I only watch TV at night and weekends LOL. I had Comcast a yr and half ago and I didn't like the reception that I would get, and everytime it would storm my cable would go out. I don't know what's special about the On-Demand feature since I didn't have it when I was with Comcast. But I love my Directv they have great internet features to where I can't change my channel package/PPV over the internet and it happens instantly, no more calling and talking to operators, also I love the free concerts they have.

theshark8777 · 03-14-2006, 06:32 PM

I don't have comcast so I can't compare it. I had Directv for 7 years though.

BTW: I think Directv has gone downhill since GM sold it.

gilligan fanatic · 03-14-2006, 06:35 PM

I got Cox Cable and we don't have On Demand or anything like that. I have been reading about it and it sounds nice. Not to many show I like are on it though.

KristinHerreraFan · 03-14-2006, 09:00 PM

I have Directv and quite frankly it's crap.

I LOVE COMCAST ON DEMAND!!!

My friend has comcast and I go over to her house to watch it a lot.

Can't wait till I get to college, I'm gonna have on-demand in my dorm

SBTB Geek · 03-15-2006, 01:51 AM

I've been with DirecTV for over a year now, and I have to admit that the quality is crap. All the channels look fuzzy and I sure as hell know it's not my $5,000 TV that needs changing.

Not even their HD channels are shown in complete HD quality, they have something called HD Lite. *barf*

I might need to go back to Dish.

Cashodeen · 03-15-2006, 07:37 AM

Does Comcast still have way less channels available? I had it two and a half years ago and it SUCKED. I don't have DirecTv though... I have Dish Network.

Dr. John Becker · 03-15-2006, 10:19 AM

I have DirecTV and I agree that it's gone downhill in the last few years. THe big advantage DirecTV used to have was their pricing compared to cable, but now D's motto seems to be "let's raise prices once a year. If the High Def picture is as bad as people say it is, I may go to high def cable when I get a high def TV.

Where I live, Insight is our cable provider, so I can't comment on Comcast.

Dr. John Becker · 03-15-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Since they have the ON DEMAND feature? I think that was the latest creation that put Comcast in the lead as the best Cable provider. Any Directv users are free to debate this.

BTW: Comcast users can still watch TV during a Thunderstorm-lol

LOL about watching during a thunderstorm. Sometimes all it takes is a good rain shower to lose the pic.

TVFactFan · 03-15-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I have Directv I'm satisfied with it, Although I only watch TV at night and weekends LOL. I had Comcast a yr and half ago and I didn't like the reception that I would get, and everytime it would storm my cable would go out. I don't know what's special about the On-Demand feature since I didn't have it when I was with Comcast. But I love my Directv they have great internet features to where I can't change my channel package/PPV over the internet and it happens instantly, no more calling and talking to operators, also I love the free concerts they have.

Does DirecTV have ON Demand?-LOL

TVFactFan · 03-15-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashodeen

Does Comcast still have way less channels available? I had it two and a half years ago and it SUCKED. I don't have DirecTv though... I have Dish Network.

Dish Network is A$$

Dr. John Becker · 03-15-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Dish Network is A$$

03-14-2006, 02:48 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,113	Do you think Comcast has surpassed DirecTV? Since they have the ON DEMAND feature? I think that was the latest creation that put Comcast in the lead as the best Cable provider. Any Directv users are free to debate this. BTW: Comcast users can still watch TV during a Thunderstorm-lol

03-14-2006, 06:32 PM	#6
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I don't have comcast so I can't compare it. I had Directv for 7 years though. BTW: I think Directv has gone downhill since GM sold it.
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03-14-2006, 06:35 PM	#7
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I got Cox Cable and we don't have On Demand or anything like that. I have been reading about it and it sounds nice. Not to many show I like are on it though.
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03-14-2006, 09:00 PM	#8
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	I have Directv and quite frankly it's crap. I LOVE COMCAST ON DEMAND!!! My friend has comcast and I go over to her house to watch it a lot. Can't wait till I get to college, I'm gonna have on-demand in my dorm
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03-15-2006, 10:19 AM	#11
Dr. John Becker A Great American Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,645	I have DirecTV and I agree that it's gone downhill in the last few years. THe big advantage DirecTV used to have was their pricing compared to cable, but now D's motto seems to be "let's raise prices once a year. If the High Def picture is as bad as people say it is, I may go to high def cable when I get a high def TV. Where I live, Insight is our cable provider, so I can't comment on Comcast.
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03-14-2006, 05:44 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I love Comcast. On Demand is great. I love the high-speed internet that I have too. It's kind of expensive though. My monthly bill now is about $150, but it's worth it. It's, as they say, Comcastic! Don't know anything about Direct TV.

03-14-2006, 06:25 PM	#5
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I have Directv I'm satisfied with it, Although I only watch TV at night and weekends LOL. I had Comcast a yr and half ago and I didn't like the reception that I would get, and everytime it would storm my cable would go out. I don't know what's special about the On-Demand feature since I didn't have it when I was with Comcast. But I love my Directv they have great internet features to where I can't change my channel package/PPV over the internet and it happens instantly, no more calling and talking to operators, also I love the free concerts they have.

03-15-2006, 01:51 AM	#9
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I've been with DirecTV for over a year now, and I have to admit that the quality is crap. All the channels look fuzzy and I sure as hell know it's not my $5,000 TV that needs changing. Not even their HD channels are shown in complete HD quality, they have something called HD Lite. barf I might need to go back to Dish.

03-15-2006, 07:37 AM	#10
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	Does Comcast still have way less channels available? I had it two and a half years ago and it SUCKED. I don't have DirecTv though... I have Dish Network.