bend over.

By christa 14 August, 2006 random

We bought a new TV, one of those flat HD televisions, for our new place. I was excited about this at first. It isn’t one of those huge ones, because we couldn’t afford it, but it’s big enough, and better than any other TV I’ve owned.

I also use directv. I prefer them over the cable companies. Or at least I did, anyway. With the purchase of this new TV, I’m learning the ways in which a company like directv likes to give it to you in the ass.

I’ll break it down for you.

First, you have to “upgrade” your regular receiver to an HD one. Okay. Makes sense I guess. The standard receiver for HD is $100. This is the “leasing price.” Which means of course that you don’t own the equipment. There is also an additional leasing fee of $4.99 per month.

If you want your HD receiver to be a DVR, as I do, that costs $399. Again, this is the leasing price. And of course the leasing fee of $4.99 a month.

That just covers the equipment. You have to also subscribe to the HD package, which is an additional $9.99/month, on top of the service you’re already getting. If you want your local channels (NBC, CBS, ABC, etc) in HD, you have to buy the “off-air” antenna for another $50. If it’s available in your area, that is.

And you have to commit to a two-year contract.

Ahhh. Isn’t it lovely. Thanks directv, I love a good ass-reaming, especially when it comes with the privilege of watching television.

3 thoughts on “bend over.”

  1. gina

    Cool a new TV! Did I tell you that Aidan chipped the shiznit out of my TV? I heard this repetitive banging while I was in the kitchen, and after the 12th time or so, it dawned on my that banging = messing things up. He had picked up a rock outside and started banging it on the TV screen – lots of little chips. So, moral of the story, don’t let Ry near the screen with rocks :)

  2. DG

    Good thing it didnt implode!!…

    I am waiting till 2009 to get a plasma tv Feb 2009 thats the new date for HDTV total conversion.,.

  3. Michelle

    I know you don’t want to get raped anymore but you should check out the Baby TV channel. I got it after seeing the segment on GMA about it and Gabby loves it, it absolutely mesmerizes her while its on. I can only stand it for about an hour at a time because after that it gets annoying and I can’t deal with watching it anymore.

    I think it costs 9 bux a month. Its well worth it.