subject: Direct TV and Dish Network - Satellite TV Alternatives [print this page] Direct TV and Dish Network - Satellite TV Alternatives
Both their regular programming packages and their specialty programming are very different from each other. Take the programming packages, for instance. If you choose Dishnetwork as your television provider, you will choose from packages that range from 100 to over 250 channels. With Directv , you only get large packages, with the programming packages beginning at 140 channels. However, Dishnet Satellite has a lot of specials where they throw in a free premium movie package with smaller programming packages. This makes it necessary to compare everything included within a programming package to determine which is the better value.
Of course, specialty programming is also a source of different options between the two companies. Direct TV is more sports oriented, while Dish Network has more high definition entertainment. For example, you can find the NFL Sunday Ticket only through Directv, but Dishnetwork Satellite has an entire 31 channels of HDTV programming. Dishnetwork is also leading the way with interactive television. While you can get news, lottery results, sports, and other information through both companies' interactive menus, Dishnetwork also includes many games, Fantasy Sports, and other entertainment. When it comes to movies, however, each company is pretty evenly matched. Both offer nearly 100 channels of Pay Per View and have the same premium movie packages. You can also get a lot of high definition movie options through either company.
Though both Directv and Dishnetwork in offer high quality satellite television and have many similarities, there are enough differences to make it important to choose the right company. A little bit of research into the current specials and the programming that each company offers is enough to make sure you make the right choice. We feel that Dishnetwork gives you sightly more bang for your buck with the current special deals.
Up until now, you may have been a little disappointed; only reading the information on cassette adaptors and FM modulators as possible ways of playing a Satellite radio in your vehicle. You may have wondered how Satellite radio could deliver pure digital bliss to your ears. This page should show you how that is possible!
Cassette adaptors and FM modulators are mainly intended for plug-and-play receivers. However, it is possible to connect these types of receivers, and others, using a direct connection to your vehicle's stereo. This solely depends on whether your vehicle's stereo system is capable or not.
As far as sound quality is concerned, a direct, or hardwired connection, is by far the best option to receive Satellite radio programming in your vehicle at close to cd quality.
A direct connection simply means using special cables, or hardwired adaptors, to connect your Satellite radio equipment (whatever device types they may be) to your vehicle's stereo system.
A direct connection can be made only if the stereo has an auxiliary or AUX audio input. Normally found on the back of the vehicle's stereo, the AUX input uses standard RCA or 3.5mm mini-jack audio cables for connecting additional audio devices. However, some stereos provide an AUX input on the front panel, making it convenient for playing portable audio devices such as iPods, CD, Minidisc and MP3 players.
If your stereo does not have an AUX input, all is not lost: many vehicle audio systems have a data port designed usually for an optional CD changer.
