Articles for tag: Directv

Karla News

Time Warner Cable Vs. DirecTV

During my college years, I moved into West Philadelphia, University City to be precise. Once there, due to Comcast’s restriction of Comcast SportsNet, broadcaster of Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games, from satellite providers, I was forced to select a local hardwire cable service. Because West Philadelphia is Time Warner Cable’s territory, and they offered a ...

Karla News

How to Get DirecTV on Demand

Satellite television is a very complex system. It is pretty obvious since the arrival of its latest and state-of-the-art technology especially during this stage of the digital age. But you can always count on information that can make your satellite viewing experience a little easier to understand particularly when you are trying to get your ...

Karla News

Looking for a TIVO Receiver? Are You REALLY?

[prices and features described in this article are based upon our personal experience. Please check with DirecTV for current pricing and promotions available in your area] Are you REALLY looking for a “TIVO receiver,” or are you just looking for a DVR service with a hard drive that will, among other things, pause live TV? ...

Fat Guy in a Little Coat

So Tommy Boy was a pretty good movie. It was funny at the time. I like David Spade; I liked Chris Farley. But DirecTV doing these commercials with a dead actor (Farley) spliced with a still alive…former…actor (?) seems a little tasteless. Yes DirecTV has done it with their most recent entry into the advertising ...

Karla News

Comcast Digital Cable Vs. DirecTV: Choosing Sides in the Ongoing Battle

In one hand, we have Comcast, a company founded by a father and son combination that, over many decades, have created a conglomerate brand poised to dominate their market nationally. In the other hand, we have DirecTV, which was an investment spawned by an already existing media empire into new technology as a way to ...

Karla News

Satellite TV for Less

There’s a war going on between the two major satellite TV providers – DISH Network and DIRECTV. They’re offering hundreds of dollars worth of free satellite TV equipment, cheap programming, and even free gifts to get you to subscribe to their services. Here’s what they’re giving away, and here’s where to get the best deals ...

Karla News

Review of Comcast’s HD DVR Service

After a recent move, I was faced with my worst fear – being unable to have Directv. Our apartment did not have a “clear view of the southern sky,” so all satellite companies were out the window. Comcast was the only cable company available in the area and I was nervous about what was ahead. ...