Uverse u450 v directv premier package.

darkcloud · 10-02-2013, 02:48 PM

Sorry if this has been done before....

Anyways I am in need of switching TV providers. My options are uverse, directv/dish or cox communications(cable). I have cox now and their HD offering is horrible. I'm pretty much decided upon directv premier pack or uverse u450, if I go with dtv I'll just switch tv and likely keep internet/phone with cox. If I go uverse I'll switch it all.

Has anyone had both and can say which they felt was the better HD TV provider? I need to make a decision within 25 days before I get locked in for two years with cox.

Red Bread · 10-02-2013, 03:58 PM

My neighbor has uVerse and I have DTV. We've gone back and forth when watching hockey or football games and the picture quality difference is very noticeably better on DTV, to the point that both of us have said something about it. I'm not usually aware of things like this, in that I don't really notice a difference in 720p and 1080p, but the compression on uVerse is pretty bad when you're comparing it back and forth. My neighbor has a newer, nicer Sony LED, compared to my older Samsung LED and we've both put on BluRays to make sure it's not the tv setup, but the cable broadcast.

hudamang · 10-02-2013, 04:09 PM

I just switched from DirectTv to Uverse. I was getting sick and tired of having to call every couple of months to get a good deal. So far so good! I haven't noticed any picture quality difference myself.

darkcloud · 10-02-2013, 04:48 PM

I had uverse and my picture quality was great. But not working with me on price is how I ended up with cox. I'm not opposed to calling and haggling every now and then. I just figured at this point I might as well open up to satellite tv. I've never had sat tv and don't know many people that do so wanted some real world replies

darkcloud · 10-02-2013, 04:49 PM

How about amount of HD channels? Both companies I would go with their top tier.

hudamang · 10-02-2013, 10:45 PM

I'm liking the amount of HD channels I have on UVERSE. To be honest, I watch the same 5-10 channels. I liked DirectTV until they raised my price. I've did have 1 storm that made the satellite go out during a game I was really looking forward to watching...

Whostheboss · 10-04-2013, 01:56 PM

I've had DirecTV since 2006. I just switched to Uverse, a few months ago. Uverse looks better. Slightly though.

I switched because i wanted Internet+TV+home phone in one, because with DirecTV, i had Comcast for Internet which sucks monkey dong. (Fast but their $$$ and customer care is horrible).

Uverse is better than DirecTV in my opinion. I dont loose signal when it rains, snows or wind blows too fast. With Uverse, i can change channels quicker, DirecTV takes almost 10 seconds to switch channels.

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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Uverse u450 v directv premier package. Sorry if this has been done before.... Anyways I am in need of switching TV providers. My options are uverse, directv/dish or cox communications(cable). I have cox now and their HD offering is horrible. I'm pretty much decided upon directv premier pack or uverse u450, if I go with dtv I'll just switch tv and likely keep internet/phone with cox. If I go uverse I'll switch it all. Has anyone had both and can say which they felt was the better HD TV provider? I need to make a decision within 25 days before I get locked in for two years with cox. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	My neighbor has uVerse and I have DTV. We've gone back and forth when watching hockey or football games and the picture quality difference is very noticeably better on DTV, to the point that both of us have said something about it. I'm not usually aware of things like this, in that I don't really notice a difference in 720p and 1080p, but the compression on uVerse is pretty bad when you're comparing it back and forth. My neighbor has a newer, nicer Sony LED, compared to my older Samsung LED and we've both put on BluRays to make sure it's not the tv setup, but the cable broadcast.
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hudamang Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Hopefully M4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I just switched from DirectTv to Uverse. I was getting sick and tired of having to call every couple of months to get a good deal. So far so good! I haven't noticed any picture quality difference myself. __________________ To M3 or M4...that is the question.
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I had uverse and my picture quality was great. But not working with me on price is how I ended up with cox. I'm not opposed to calling and haggling every now and then. I just figured at this point I might as well open up to satellite tv. I've never had sat tv and don't know many people that do so wanted some real world replies
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	How about amount of HD channels? Both companies I would go with their top tier.
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hudamang Enlisted Member 10 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Hopefully M4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I'm liking the amount of HD channels I have on UVERSE. To be honest, I watch the same 5-10 channels. I liked DirectTV until they raised my price. I've did have 1 storm that made the satellite go out during a game I was really looking forward to watching... __________________ To M3 or M4...that is the question.
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Whostheboss Captain 410 Rep 841 Posts Drives: a 9incher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: No. Virginia U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I've had DirecTV since 2006. I just switched to Uverse, a few months ago. Uverse looks better. Slightly though. I switched because i wanted Internet+TV+home phone in one, because with DirecTV, i had Comcast for Internet which sucks monkey dong. (Fast but their $$$ and customer care is horrible). Uverse is better than DirecTV in my opinion. I dont loose signal when it rains, snows or wind blows too fast. With Uverse, i can change channels quicker, DirecTV takes almost 10 seconds to switch channels. __________________ WHO'S THE BOSS
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