RCA DS4220RE Dual-LNB DIRECTV System with Free Pro-Installation
I'll never go back to cable....unless directv screws up.
I live in the Philadelphia area, and got fed up with cable costs increasing on a monthly basis. ...So I opted to get a directv. First of all, I was totally blown away by the picture...some channels were very close to dvd quality. Then I saw images in Hi Def, and was completely blown away. Even to this day, I am amazed at the picture every time I turn on the \\"tube\\". I have had my system and Directv for about 1 year. I have watched tv thru heavy rain and snow. Windy days and nice days, no interuption. I had my dish professionally installed, and yes, I have and 18\\" x 24\\" dish which will cut down on rain fade. ...[When I see that some people lose signal easily,] this may be due to improper installation or bad equipment. The only time I had a problem, was during a severe thunderstorm...which knocked it out for a few minutes. No big deal. Check your signal meter, should be in the 80's (at least). My signal meter is between 92 and 96.<BR>Sure beats cable by a long shot. I have 14 local channels, 3-disney, nick, christian, music, discovery, Hbo, etc and pay only $12 more than I was paying for basic cable...that's basic, not digital. I will never go back to cable, unless Directv really screws up.