Five Reasons HDTV Fans Need a Dish Instead of a Cable Box

For those who have made that leap into the impressive next-level world of home entertainment, there's really no reason to stick around with older versions of television delivery services. Just as someone who was enjoying rabbit ears would not see the point in a television set that could broadcast countless different colors and pixels crammed in all together, those who do have those kinds of setups certainly do not need to be in a situation where their particular carrier doesn't even make it possible to watch over 50 percent of the content in a version that takes advantage of that substantial upgrade. So for those who have embraced the world of HDTV and are still dealing with the world of cable, here are five reasons to upgrade.

#1 - Package deals that cost less and that can be packaged accordingly. This is one of the main draws that dish-based service continues to offer, and the fact that those who are used to cable will suddenly be able to actually have a say in what channels they end up getting and then be able to get around paying too much for extraneous content is definitely something that most people are not accustomed to and that will be a big, big change.

#2 - A ton of movie channels and other channels showing movies. Because a lot of people definitely invest in HDTV content for the express purpose of being able to enjoy it as far as cinema is concerned, it only makes sense to get on board and be with the service that makes it possible to see even more movies in substantially higher quality.

#3 - Extensive options for sports fans. Whether it's being able to see the big football game with a level of focus that involves sweeping over the field or simply being able to tune into sporting events that are coming in from all corners of the globe, this really is the best option for those who want to be cheering on their favorite teams from the comfort of home, rather than being stuck freezing in some crowded stadium halfway around the globe.

#4 - The consistency of rolling out new content on a regular basis. Because whether it's the opportunity to make one's own bundles again, simply being able to enjoy the fact that there is always going to be something groundbreaking or exciting on the way, or keeping an eye out for the new moves in high definition, the world of the dish is definitely reliable for great new content.

#5 - An eye for the future. It wasn't so long ago that the very notion of using dishes to get the chance to check out the nightly news or a favorite soap opera sounded completely futuristic, and so it only makes sense that those who are on board with this kind of major shift would be interested in whether or not their carrier is going to change with the times. The fact is that if there is going to be 3D HDTV anytime soon, dish-based service will have it first.