Time Warner Cable TV good? (also looking at Dish Networks) (Charlotte: appointed, lease)

[TornadoAlley]

Originally Posted by T.S.

I have never had a problem with clouds or light rain, just very heavy rain. I have only noticed it out for about 10 minutes once during a bad storm since moving to Charlotte about 6 weeks ago. Sometimes it does suck if you like to watch weather updates during a storm, but it has not really bothered me that much.

Same here. VERY hard rain or snow. Other wise, its fine. Your cell phone works in the rain right?

[T.S.]

Originally Posted by TornadoAlley

Your cell phone works in the rain right?

Yes, but a cell phone is not getting its signal from a satellite 22,300 miles above the equator.

[TornadoAlley]

Originally Posted by T.S.

Yes, but a cell phone is not getting its signal from a satellite 22,300 miles away.

They have cell phones that use satellite. Seen those? Miami Vice the movie had one while they were on the boat

http://www.globalcomsatphone.com/ima...rental_kit.jpg

[T.S.]

Originally Posted by TornadoAlley

They have cell phones that use satellite. Seen those? Miami Vice the movie had one while they were on the boat

http://www.globalcomsatphone.com/ima...rental_kit.jpg

Yes, satellite phones have been around for a long time, but not many average people use them as the airtime is very expensive compared to a cellular phone.

[TornadoAlley]

Originally Posted by T.S.

Yes, satellite phones have been around for a long time, but not many average people use them as the airtime is very expensive compared to a cellular phone.

As low as $.17 a min. Not bad. I have found others for $.99 a min, incoming calls free! Depends on the plan/zone you go on/in. Found another: "Freedom 50" $50 per month, 75 min included, $.99 additional min. Same rates they were in 1991 when I got my first cell. Not really expensive.

[donsabi]

Avoid Charter Cable and Broadband. Charter is the worst company I have ever dealt with for product or service. Charter people actually have a hostile attitude towards their customers.
I have had and continue to have good results with DirectV. I found DISH very disappointing because of the product, but good service, they did try. Without a doubt DirectV is the way to go!
Don

[TornadoAlley]

Originally Posted by donsabi

Avoid Charter Cable and Broadband. Charter is the worst company I have ever dealt with for product or service. Charter people actually have a hostile attitude towards their customers.
I have had and continue to have good results with DirectV. I found DISH very disappointing because of the product, but good service, they did try. Without a doubt DirectV is the way to go!
Don

I agree. I found the same results you have.

[Grass Is Greener]

directv has less hd channels than time warner

[scottinmass]

Originally Posted by Grass Is Greener

And directv charges you $299 for each DVR yowza!

Not true! D** Now leases everything....You can get a HD DVR Model # hr10-250 for free now at best buy.

[scottinmass]

Also check out the AVS Forum for info on Time Warner, Dish and Directv.