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

[snowboardjoe.livejournal.com]

I've been with DirecTV since 1998 now. I refused when I moved into my new home to go with Time Warner. I've been happy with the service with no real complaints. They are definitely ahead of the ball with implementing more HD channels than all of the others. Oh, yeah, got to have Logo too. :)

Main complain was when they broke off ties to TiVo, but they're back in bed again. Their non-TiVo DVR's are not the greatest, but they're getting better. When I upgraded to HD this spring, I was rewarded for being a long time customer and that saved me some money too.