Direct TV vs. Dish Network?

[bjarvis]

We currently have cable TV via Comcastic. Contrary to their marketing campaign, they are not comcastic: they are craptastic at best. Just last week, we observed 11 channels frozen for over 3 hours. Frequently, tv programs paused, garbled or lose audio. They suck.

I know satellite systems have their own issues: I've had Bell ExpressVu for some time. Still, we've reached the point where we're willing to bear the misc pains of satellite rather than continue with cable.

Does anyone have a strong opinion of Direct TV versus Dish Network? As near as we can tell, the channels we want are available on both and the prices aren't all that different.

Thoughts?

Comments

[pharmbear.livejournal.com]

Well I have both! Amazing isn't it? I like them both but for different reasons. DirectTV has the best, most comprehensive lineup of On Demand programming like movies. More start times, more variety. I like the interface on Dish Network better. I think the on screen guide is easier to use with less double button presses to get something done. I know that Dish Network is supposed to get Logo soon and picture quality is the same. I do think DirectTV is a bit more expensive.