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Archive for January 23rd, 2010

Digital TV

January 23rd, 2010 by

In this article, you’ll get to know the differences between digital TV and analog TV. With the advancement in technology, digital TV has left analog TV far behind still people use it. Why?
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3D and Satellite TV – The Next Generation of Sports Entertainment

January 23rd, 2010 by

Watching sports on television has been a national past time since the invention of the first sports cast. Originally starting with baseball and football, all sports eventually made it to the “tube” format and are now mass marketed to millions on a daily basis. Almost every day it is possible to check out a basketball game or hockey game.
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A Guide to Satellite Programming

January 23rd, 2010 by

One of the biggest advantages of satellite TV is the incredible amount of programming options that it delivers. Whether you have a household full of sports fans or movie lovers, you are sure to find the perfect combination of channels and premium networks that will satisfy the interests of everyone in your family. In addition, you will find a wind range of packages so that you can find one that will fit your budget; with prices starting as low as $30 a month for basic packages and up to $60 a month for the most premier package with nearly 400 channels, every household will find the perfect satellite plan for their individual needs.
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Satellite TV is Reaching Out to Many Kinds of Viewers and Customers

January 23rd, 2010 by

In the world of TV viewing and subscriptions, it is by now quite well known that satellite TV holds a preeminent place in the lineup of different types of services. But why exactly is that the case, many people may be asking themselves? As it turns out, the reasons are quite diverse and not just concentrated on one or two qualities or features that outmatch those of the competition. It’s a vast panorama of small and big perks that come together to create a kind of service that simply cannot be equaled-not by the cable competitors and not by anybody else.

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The Top Three Reasons Sports Lovers Love Satellite TV

January 23rd, 2010 by

If there is one truth about our country that simply can’t be called into question, it is that we are among the most voracious sports lovers on the planet. We’ve got plenty of games of our own, and yet we also let ourselves get caught up in the action of foreign leagues and games-as long as the action is good, there is bound to be a market for it here in the US.
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Getting Satellite TV Doesn’t Mean You Have to Lose Your Local Stations

January 23rd, 2010 by

Do you enjoy the local television stations in your area? The answer is probably yes. Local stations are excellent at providing us with valuable information about the areas in which we live and with quality entertainment. For instance, when we need to know what’s happening in our cities, towns, or neighborhoods, we turn to the local news. National news can tell us what’s going on in the country, but nothing about what’s going on in our backyards.
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Never Miss a Show Again With Satellite TV

January 23rd, 2010 by

Satellite TV far surpasses cable television in channel offerings and program variety while maintaining an affordable cost. There are also countless other benefits to choosing satellite over cable. Subscribers to satellite are privy to technological advancements that cable users may not be able to take advantage of. For example, satellite TV offers customers over 130 channels in high definition while cable users are lucky to get 50 channels in HD. And now satellite subscribers never have to worry about missing their favorite show again. Satellite TV offers an unparalleled digital video recording service to customers for a low price each month.
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SES World Skies renames satellites (at least the new ones)

January 23rd, 2010 by

SES World Skies has unveiled an updated strategic satellite fleet development plan, as well as a new naming convention for future additions to the fleet.

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