I have been with Directv for about 5 years now and loved it but now I have decided to give Dish Network a try. The main reason for the switch is because I have an HDTV and Directv says I need to upgrade my equipment to get my local stations in High Def. The problem is I would have to pay $299 for the upgrade and the new equipment would be leased so I would pay $300 and have to give it back when or if you cancel. The also only have a handful of HD channels and Dish Network has up to 30. Also I can get the equipment I want for free because I am a new customer.

I was wondering what people think of Dish Network and/or Directv. Which do you preferr? Did I make a good choice? Pro's and Con's?

I didn't include cable because I can't get cable where I live.