* Crossposted from: Tucson-Phoenix Chat Echo
Is there any difference between DSS dishes & receivers made by RCA, Uniden,
GE,
and Magnavox?  In the basic models (Magnavox IRD500PK @ $300, Uniden UDS-100
@ $300, RCA ?? @ $400/$300[?], GE ?? @$300) they all look similar for the 
ish
& minor cosmetic changes in the receivers (all 8 button control panel).  I 
can get these prices on the Magnavox ($70 delivered after rebates) then 
niden
($90 deliver) GE ($120) then RCA ($120/$227).  GE & RCA are local purchases 
s
mail order on the other two. Specs appear to be same, 32-bit, universal 
remote,
LEDs on dish for tracking, S-VHS & AV outlets, data port, OSD, etc.  The 
Magnavox/Phillips comes with 2 Six Flags passes & coupons ($110 value) which
seems to be its major "advantage", all require the same pre-paid DIRECTV 
al.
 Thoughts anybody, Gene, Tom?  I'm ready to buy!
(AUDIO related, it gets 30+ "CD Quality Music Stations".  A strech I'll admit
but I'll bet a lot of Audiophiles are also Videophiles with Home Theater 
set-up)
... Will Thompson, Tucson, AZ - eb53112@goodnet.com
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