Lets Compare Uverse vs, Directv

[Morbius_1]

for those that HAD Comcast you can see the differentence between Comcast & Uverse.ok, all 48-72 hrs after installation lets start a comparision of U verse & Directv & which is offereing, note, I have been a Directv customer for 9-10 yrs but I feel No loyality toward DTV any longer.also I have EVERYTHING, (every phone option) with AT&T except U verse & networking) & paying for a friends dsl elite besides my own,

Sure looks like AT&T has done something no other company has been able to do,

1,Get me away from Directv,

2, Have ALL my  communication needs (except networking) IF u verse  is as good as this first 48-72 hrs, I'll stay with them.

this comparision will be the same as when I switched from Time Warner cable/now Comcast to Directv So lets compare packages,prices,features,

The reason for my leaving,I was paying $65.62 03/22/08 - 04/10/2008                      $83.57

fine,I don't mind any company raising the prices I can deal with that,

but what really made me mad,MY HBO only service was shut off,

On April 01

,Directv without prior notice or even an option

(think Directv was trying to say something -April Fools day) well I'am not laughing

also in 9-10 yrs, (sure others have noticed it also) that DTV wants you to abide by the contract you agreed to, but they feel they don't have to & can raise prices whenever they feel like it, well I have had just about enough, I have suspended my account for 30 days & may MAKE IT PERMANT with them

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So lets look & compare the 2 services,

(all prices rounded off)

My directv package TOTAL CHOICE PLUS Monthly 55.00

new price (upgrade to top of the line "The Works" ) 87.00

DVR 1 time payment for delivery$199.00 -save $100.00

Didn't matter month to month or contract

DVR 1 time payment for delivery 99.00 (never knew what a DVR was or Video on Demand service was UNTIL Uverse introduced me to it, DTV never even suggested this service)

Protection Plan Monthly 6.00

DIRECTV HD EXTRA PACK 5.00

HD Access 10.00

Adjustments & Credits

10.00 until 10/08

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keeping same "grandfathered" packag and getting a dvr,$ 165.00 per month

OR NEW PACKAGE & dvr $ 207.00 plus tax per month

PLUS     

DSL "Elite" Internet  *** plz see additional notes below

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UveUverse service,

U 300 package MY PACKAGE

Up to 260 channels including

ALL HBO,SHOWTIME®, Starz®, Encore®, The Movie Channel (TMC)™ and FLIX®.

100% Free DVR

,and Videos on Demand

HD package & channels FREE

High Speed Internet Express "Elite"

with wireless home networking capability Free

100% Delivered Free DVR, $109.00 per month

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***Directv, while the features of Direct Tv (on screen tv guide) allows you to look (say from 6pm -7:30pm)

Uverse allows you to ONLY look (say 6pm to 7pm)

as far as picture quality, both are the same

Directv does have or offers more HD Channels, they also CHARGE you for access to HD, then Charge you for the HD channels themselves

my dvd/vcr combo unit records or burns in SD only,so HD is not that big a factor

( Standard Definition tv) If I see a picture of a dog I see a dog,thats fine

(High Definition tv) I see a picture of a dog with a tick on the dog, & the flea has a pimple on its left rear cheek)

So looks like AT&T

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Message Edited by Morbius on 04-12-2008 06:22 AM

[RCSMG ACE - Master]

Welcome to Uverse.  Enjoy.

[DMBTrade]

I've been with Uvserse since 04/01/08 now and have loved every moment so far.  The picture is much better then comcrap and the internet speeds are far better them comcrap.

I think you'll be sticking with Uverse

[Morbius_1]

Thank you both,have DTV on suspension for 30 days,only "security concers" are with

the differennce in the using the internet Router from AT&T .

Had dsl "Elite" package,(top of the line for dsl )

http://utalk.att.com/utalk/board/message?board.id=Uverse_TV_Equipment&thread.id=9079

tv looks good, & I like that movies on demand item  have the U300 package

speed with dsl elite was

4908/642 up

now with uverse is

5476/942 up

but NOT a game player so speed is 2ndary to me,

[olivetree_1]

Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

[ktut]

Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted

I've never had this on any of my receivers. They have never turned off or missed a recording.

[ScottMac]

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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This must be the new cableTV/Sat provider marketing talking points. It's not mentioned much, if at all, for months & months, then suddently, on (at least) two forums, there's a couple posts from new posters, with virtually the same verbiage. 

First it was "U-Verse Sux," then it was "the DVR sux," ... {several other topics, including the stinkin'  "Local on the Eights"}, now this ...

[sportsman_1]

Welcome to U-Verse TV hope you enjoy it.

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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Your a liar and that is not true

Message Edited by sportsman on 05-25-2009 03:25 PM

[randyl]

[smcleod1106]

had directv for about 5 years and i have had uverse for two months i still think the HD picture on dtv is slightly better but that is just splitting hairs imho. will stay with uverse the price is much better, internet is faster and more stable than what we had with charter and the phone service is better than vonage. also like the dvr features and it will only get better when we can pause and record from any stb. regarding the previous posters i have never had a stb shut off automatically

[gofer6064]

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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           I have had U-VERSE since 02/08,and have never had our DVR not record what we programmed in,even if we have been gone for a week or two.

[PotatoeGuru]

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ScottMac wrote:

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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This must be the new cableTV/Sat provider marketing talking points. It's not mentioned much, if at all, for months & months, then suddently, on (at least) two forums, there's a couple posts from new posters, with virtually the same verbiage. 

First it was "U-Verse Sux," then it was "the DVR sux," ... {several other topics, including the stinkin'  "Local on the Eights"}, now this ...

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If this isn't trolling, I *think* what he/she is trying to say is they have an external PVR/VCR connected up to the service and that is where the problem is occurring.

 ... then again I'm not sure why they would want to do that.

[paul416]

I dumped DISH back in Sept 08 and got U-verse. I have had exactly ZERO problems with anything to do with recording !

[hpmsrm]

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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Simply NOT true.  We record a lot.  Much of my recording is of stuff that runs during very late hours or during the early daytime when we are not at home.  We have NEVER missed a recording for the reasons you state.

[tjrwhiterock]

I am very unhappy with UVERSE Cable TV due to their antequated receiver boxes.  The main reason is because for the past 20 years I have woken up each morning with my TV Alarm clock to the news.  With UVERSE's receivers, the receiver automatically shuts off and goes into sleep mode if you don't use the TV within 4-8 hours.  I spent extra money on my TV to ensure that it had a built in alarm clock, but because AT&T's receiver automatically goes into sleep mode, the only thing that pops on in the morning is a "blue" screen.  I am unable to gradually wake up because I can't listen to the news.  Can anyone help me with a solution for this problem?   At&t should allow each end user to be able to program the receiver with regard to the sleep mode (i.e., 4 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, etc.).

[klatu10]

I have both Uverse and Direc..

Dvrs are very similar..

However I give a slight edge to Cisco machines.

Faster guide.

However stream on direc tv not an issue

Edge-even

HD

While Uverse has improved big time regarding HD picture

Direc tv is still the best HD pitcture ive seen to date.

Edge Direc tv

Movies Channels

No contest

Uverse blows Direc out of the water.

Edge Uverse

Sports channels

Direc excells in this area.

NFL and NHL packages cant be beat

No contest

Edge Direc tv

Vod

Uverse by a long shot

You have to download content

in order to watch it on direc vod.

Edge Uverse

Pricing\customer service

Direc tv use to be gold standard. Not anymore.

They have lost their focus on customer service.

Att has been top rate all the way.

Pricing for Uverse is excellent.

Especialy if you bundle your services together.

Direc has become overpriced.

Edge: Uverse

So I give Uverse a 3-2 nod over direc tv.

I keep direc tv for sports packages. As a former New Yorker

living in Florida I want to catch my Jets and Rangers..

Plus I love watching the major tennis tournaments.

They show several courts in HD at one time. love that.

[CGI_1]

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klatu10 wrote:

I have both Uverse and Direc..

Dvrs are very similar..

However I give a slight edge to Cisco machines.

Faster guide.

However stream on direc tv not an issue

Edge-even

HD

While Uverse has improved big time regarding HD picture

Direc tv is still the best HD pitcture ive seen to date.

Edge Direc tv

Movies Channels

No contest

Uverse blows Direc out of the water.

Edge Uverse

Sports channels

Direc excells in this area.

NFL and NHL packages cant be beat

No contest

Edge Direc tv

Vod

Uverse by a long shot

You have to download content

in order to watch it on direc vod.

Edge Uverse

Pricing\customer service

Direc tv use to be gold standard. Not anymore.

They have lost their focus on customer service.

Att has been top rate all the way.

Pricing for Uverse is excellent.

Especialy if you bundle your services together.

Direc has become overpriced.

Edge: Uverse

So I give Uverse a 3-2 nod over direc tv.

I keep direc tv for sports packages. As a former New Yorker

living in Florida I want to catch my Jets and Rangers..

Plus I love watching the major tennis tournaments.

They show several courts in HD at one time. love that.

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Very good comparison and couldnt agree more.

[dhascall ACE - Professor]

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hpmsrm wrote:

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olivetree wrote:
Direct TV is better.  AT&T U-verse boxes (receivers) turn off after a few hours.  If you program your VCR/DVD recorder to record shows while you're away or sleeping, the receiver turns off automatically (goes into stand by mode) and nothing is recorded or it is only partially recorded.  You'll just end up with blue screen instead of the show you wanted.

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Simply NOT true.  We record a lot.  Much of my recording is of stuff that runs during very late hours or during the early daytime when we are not at home.  We have NEVER missed a recording for the reasons you state.

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In his case this is very true.  If one is using a separate DVD recorder / VCR / TiVo, the STB time out feature will leave them recording a blue screen. 

[wingrider01 ACE - Geek]

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klatu10 wrote:

I have both Uverse and Direc..

Dvrs are very similar..

However I give a slight edge to Cisco machines.

Faster guide.

However stream on direc tv not an issue

Edge-even

HD

While Uverse has improved big time regarding HD picture

Direc tv is still the best HD pitcture ive seen to date.

Edge Direc tv

Movies Channels

No contest

Uverse blows Direc out of the water.

Edge Uverse

Sports channels

Direc excells in this area.

NFL and NHL packages cant be beat

No contest

Edge Direc tv

Vod

Uverse by a long shot

You have to download content

in order to watch it on direc vod.

Edge Uverse

Pricing\customer service

Direc tv use to be gold standard. Not anymore.

They have lost their focus on customer service.

Att has been top rate all the way.

Pricing for Uverse is excellent.

Especialy if you bundle your services together.

Direc has become overpriced.

Edge: Uverse

So I give Uverse a 3-2 nod over direc tv.

I keep direc tv for sports packages. As a former New Yorker

living in Florida I want to catch my Jets and Rangers..

Plus I love watching the major tennis tournaments.

They show several courts in HD at one time. love that.

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Missed a few major points

Direct2PC play any recorded program on any hardware qualified PC that is connected -

MRV w/ DECA - new technology rolling out, cost 3.00 a month for the household, view any show recorded on any dvr attached to any TV in the household. Currenlty in limited distribution test markets. DECA is communication between teh dvr's via the coax cable connect, also has a dongle that splits it to your internet conection.

Expandable storage space on the DVR's

As far as Customer Service goes, rate both ATT and Directv exactly the same, have had idiot customer service reps from both providers, although recently Directv's people seem to be pulling ahead as far as service goes.

[klatu10]

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wingrider01 wrote:

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klatu10 wrote:

I have both Uverse and Direc..

Dvrs are very similar..

However I give a slight edge to Cisco machines.

Faster guide.

However stream on direc tv not an issue

Edge-even

HD

While Uverse has improved big time regarding HD picture

Direc tv is still the best HD pitcture ive seen to date.

Edge Direc tv

Movies Channels

No contest

Uverse blows Direc out of the water.

Edge Uverse

Sports channels

Direc excells in this area.

NFL and NHL packages cant be beat

No contest

Edge Direc tv

Vod

Uverse by a long shot

You have to download content

in order to watch it on direc vod.

Edge Uverse

Pricing\customer service

Direc tv use to be gold standard. Not anymore.

They have lost their focus on customer service.

Att has been top rate all the way.

Pricing for Uverse is excellent.

Especialy if you bundle your services together.

Direc has become overpriced.

Edge: Uverse

So I give Uverse a 3-2 nod over direc tv.

I keep direc tv for sports packages. As a former New Yorker

living in Florida I want to catch my Jets and Rangers..

Plus I love watching the major tennis tournaments.

They show several courts in HD at one time. love that.

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Missed a few major points

Direct2PC play any recorded program on any hardware qualified PC that is connected -

MRV w/ DECA - new technology rolling out, cost 3.00 a month for the household, view any show recorded on any dvr attached to any TV in the household. Currenlty in limited distribution test markets. DECA is communication between teh dvr's via the coax cable connect, also has a dongle that splits it to your internet conection.

Expandable storage space on the DVR's

As far as Customer Service goes, rate both ATT and Directv exactly the same, have had idiot customer service reps from both providers, although recently Directv's people seem to be pulling ahead as far as service goes.

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Good pickup...I did miss those.

However, I think the whole house direc dvr is very similar to Uverse.

But, correct me if im wrong, you still need an internet connection with direc dvrs to watch same recording in all rooms?

Thats how it worked for me when It was beta testing.

I guess it comes down to which customer service rep does a better job handling your needs.

For me Uverse has been great! Direc not so much this past year. As a matter of fact they are dead last in my experience. They prommised me certain promotions since I got both NFL and Center ice. In short they renegged

on their word.

So, to me, trust is out the window.

But this appears to be a trend for direc. Since their head honcho left the company they have been somewhat

rutterless..

[BRIANATRPG]

I'd like to add a new wrinkle:

I have 6 boxes, and up 6 tv watchers at any given time on Uverse (swindeled from Direct TV)

• Uverse - 4 total programs can be watched simultaneously (excluding any recordings going ont at the same time).  Only 2 of those can be HD (which is 2 of my boxes).
• Direct TV - Watch anything on any box.

I will gladly trade my 4 recording potential on Uverse for my 6 simultaneous programs on DTV if it wouldn't cost me so much up front to switch back.

Not to mention DTV would cost me $30 less.

[bedwards_1]

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BRIANATRPG wrote:

I'd like to add a new wrinkle:

I have 6 boxes, and up 6 tv watchers at any given time on Uverse (swindeled from Direct TV)

• Uverse - 4 total programs can be watched simultaneously (excluding any recordings going ont at the same time).  Only 2 of those can be HD (which is 2 of my boxes).
• Direct TV - Watch anything on any box.

I will gladly trade my 4 recording potential on Uverse for my 6 simultaneous programs on DTV if it wouldn't cost me so much up front to switch back.

Not to mention DTV would cost me $30 less.

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I've read your other posts. Did you ask if you could watch 6 TV's at one time? Swindeled huh. You won't get much sympathy from other users for not doing your home work. You get 4 streams to use as you see fit. Record, watch, but you can only watch the 5th and 6th TV if someone is not watching TV on 2 of TV's 1, 2, 3 or 4. Man that's a LOT of TV's!!! Now don't tell me they are all HD!!