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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
I’ll break it down for you.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
And you have to commit to a two-year contract.<\/p>\n
Ahhh. Isn’t it lovely. Thanks directv, I love a good ass-reaming, especially when it comes with the privilege of watching television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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