HD Receiver questions for new Panasonic TV

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Hi,

My dad just purchased a 53" Panasonic HDTV, but he didn't get the HD
receiver in hopes of going with a DirecTV receiver. After checking
with DirecTV, the few HD channels they offer aren't worth the cost to
pay for the receiver plus $10.99/month.

So... we're researching HD receivers for his TV. Basically he still
wants to run his standard DirecTV box (I know, not HDTV) plus get HDTV
local channels. Are all HD receivers basically the same or what
should we look for? I'm not sure what exact model he got, but I bet
it's one of the higher-end units since he never buys low/cheap. Do we
need to go with a Panasonic HD receiver?

Thanks for any suggestions, and sorry if this is a very elementary
question. I know the HD technology and how it works, but this is my
first venture into HD equipment.

Sam

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Alex <samalex@gmail.com> wrote:
>My dad just purchased a 53" Panasonic HDTV, but he didn't get the HD
>receiver in hopes of going with a DirecTV receiver. After checking
>with DirecTV, the few HD channels they offer aren't worth the cost to
>pay for the receiver plus $10.99/month.

I thought the deal was still running, but perhaps no. First 6 months of HD was
free, then back to the 10.99 price for the remaining 6 months. ESPN is the
primary reason to get it - it's still mostly blank air with regards to HD, but
they're are running a lot of football games now. BravoHD for tennis, then a lot
of arts stuff. Discovery is all over the maps. HDnet runs some old shows I liked,
occasionally puts on a movie of interest.

With a DVR the HD package is well worth it. Without, I'd agree that it may be
too steep.
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Jason O'Rourke www.jor.com

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Jim <jwhite18816NOSPAM@earthlink.net> wrote:
>"Jason O'Rourke" <jor@soda.csua.berkeley.edu> wrote in message
>news:ck6jgr$cji$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
>> I thought the deal was still running, but perhaps no. First 6 months of
>> HD was
>> free, then back to the 10.99 price for the remaining 6 months.
>Dish is running that offer.

It may be, but I'm quite certain I got it on directv, seeing as I don't subscribe
to the other one.

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Jason O'Rourke www.jor.com