WT> * Crossposted from: Tucson-Phoenix Chat Echo
WT>Is there any difference between DSS dishes & receivers made by RCA, Uni
WT>GE,
WT>and Magnavox?  In the basic models (Magnavox IRD500PK @ $300, Uniden UD
WT>@ $300, RCA ?? @ $400/$300[?], GE ?? @$300) they all look similar for t
WT>& minor cosmetic changes in the receivers (all 8 button control panel).
WT>can get these prices on the Magnavox ($70 delivered after rebates) then
WT>($90 deliver) GE ($120) then RCA ($120/$227).  GE & RCA are local purch
WT>mail order on the other two. Specs appear to be same, 32-bit, universal
WT>LEDs on dish for tracking, S-VHS & AV outlets, data port, OSD, etc.  Th
WT>Magnavox/Phillips comes with 2 Six Flags passes & coupons ($110 value) 
WT>seems to be its major "advantage", all require the same pre-paid DIRECT
WT> Thoughts anybody, Gene, Tom?  I'm ready to buy!
WT>(AUDIO related, it gets 30+ "CD Quality Music Stations".  A strech I'll
WT>but I'll bet a lot of Audiophiles are also Videophiles with Home Theate
WT>set-up)
You should check out the 4000 series by Dishnetwork.  It's a lot more VCR 
friendly 
and the programming is more reasonable.
DJ
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