Dish Network recently released fresh programming bundles called Turbo HD. These packages are 100% hi definition, leaving out all of the standard definition networks. Is this new satellite TV the right for your family?

It all depends on what you want from your pay TV provider. 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 grown tired of trying to wade past all of the junk on the television dial, trying to find something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new plasma TV, Turbo HD from DISH Network might be a good solution for you.

There are three different choices with Turbo HD from DISH Network, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are composed of hi-def channels only. Pricing starts at about $24.99 per month for the entry level package. That package does not include your local channels like CBS and NBC, which cost more per month.

DISH also offers the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. This Platinum package is ten bucks a month, and includes seven more HD channels such as HDNet Movies and NHL Network.

One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the less expensive Turbo HD packages. Currently only new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD packages. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.

A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is numbering the channels included in the packages. Take for example the Dish Network Bronze package which includes forty-four channels, but of those 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. While that may be enough for some folks, others are used to having a lot more content to choose from. A final consideration, the Turbo HD packages do not include movie packages like Starz or Cinemax, so don’t be surprised when you have to pay more for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Dish Turbo HD reviews.

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