30 How Primestar And DBS Differ?
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This article is from the Satellite TV FAQ, by Gary Bourgois flash@lopez.marquette.mi.us with numerous contributions by others.
30 How Primestar And DBS Differ?
The Primestar equipment is leased, so you don't have to
go out on the limb of buying the equipment without knowing how satisfied
you will be with the result, whether your interest will decline, etc. There
is, however, a non-refundable installation fee ($150?), so you are risking
that.
While DBS dealers may encourage you to pay an installation fee, most people
can do it themselves. With Primestar, you do not have this option.
The Primestar system can only receive Primestar, while the DBS system can
receive either DirecTV, or USSB, or both at the same time.
Primestar currently does not compress their programming, so pictures can
look cleaner than on a good DBS setup. However, I understand Primestar is
in the process of adding a large number of new channels and will soon be
compressing.
With Primestar, you get the dish and the programming directly from your
local Primestar office; there is no shopping around for the best deal at
Sears or whatever, then going to a third party for the programming.
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