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I absolutely LOVE Directv!!!

Posted By: Lingle on 2005-11-29
In Reply to: Anyone using DirectTV- what are the pros and cons in comparison to cableTV? nm - MT

The picture is clearer than cable. The only time the picture may go out is if there is a severe thunderstorm and even then mine will usually work. I will never switch back to regular cable. We have the HDTV TIVO box and we absolutely love it. If you can get that, do. TIVO is awesome!!!


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