Turbo HD Gold By DISH Network
Dish Network just released fresh programming bundles called Turbo HD. These packages are all hi def, leaving out all of the standard definition channels. So is this new satellite TV the best choice for your family?
It all depends on what your looking for from your cable TV company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 10 of them are jewelry shopping channels, or that five of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
On the other hand, many have become weary of trying to wade past all of the lower tier channels on the television dial, looking for something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new flat-screen TV, Turbo HD by DISH Network might be a good solution for you.
DISH Network currently offers three different levels with the Turbo HD package, those being Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are made up of hi def channels only. Packages start at around $24.99 per month for the entry level HD package. That bundle does not include your local channels, which cost $5 more per month.
DISH also has the Platinum package, which is an add-on service to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages. This Platinum package is ten bucks a month, and includes seven additional hi definitions channels such as MGM HD and Smithsonian HD.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network subscribers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD only bundles. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an add-on to the standard definition package.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is counting the networks included in the bundles. For example, the TurboHD Bronze setup which includes forty-four channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. Some would consider that plenty but others are used to having quite a bit more content to choose from. One final note, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like HBO or Cinemax, so expect to pay more for those commercial free channels. For more detail on these packages, check out the Dish Turbo HD review.
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