As far as Direct vs Dish-- Dish lacks HDNet / Direct lacks Discovery HD.--(Free during the day--PPV HD at night) HDNET is free with your subscripton./ Discovery HD is about 7/8 bucks extra per mo. Dish doesn't have FOX local sports.---AND--- HD Discovery channel reruns the same material. It is eaiser to tape HD content from Dish.(using a HD capable vcr)------Cable catches up eventually.They are always a year or two behind.
