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Originally Posted by getdul981
I'm still on the fence regarding Comcast or Dish Network. I know that with Comcast, you do not need a converter box unless you want a DVR or digital channels. In VA, we had 2 boxes and 4 other TVx on regular coax.
If we go with Dish Network, does each receiver need a box? They advertise that you can watch whatever is recorded on your DVR on any set in the house. Does anyone know how this works? If you need a box for each set, does it cost extra for each box?
I know it's a lot of questions, but inquiring minds want to know. Actually, I may have Dish Network confused with DirectTV.
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Greg - I can't speak to specifics about what Dish Network does or doesn't offer as we haven't had their service here at home for a couple of years. But as far as DirecTV goes: Each television will require a receiver ("box") - no additional converter boxes needed. If you want to be able to watch programs in HD on a specific television, then that receiver has to be an HD receiver. You can mix and match within the same house - some receivers can be HD and others don't need to be. But you'll be paying for the HD service so most people will opt for all their receivers to be HD. It's definitely better picture quality versus standard definition. You can also get any of those receivers with built-in DVRs. DirecTV does offer a service where, from a single DVR, you can watch a program on any of the televisions in the house. You'd have to speak with them about the specifics on how this works as it all has to do with how the coax cabling is set up in the house.
Hope that helps!!
Bill