Satellite TV provider DISH Network just released new programming packages called TurboHD. These new programming packages are 100% hi def, removing of the standard definition channels. Is this new satellite television the right for your family?

It all depends on what your looking for from your cable or satellite television company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 10 of them are shopping channels, or that five of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.

Other though, have become tired of trying to wade past all of the lower tier channels on the cable dial, looking for something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new HDTV, Turbo HD by DISH Network might be the right choice.

DISH Network currently offers three different packages with TurboHD, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are made up of HD channels only. Packages start at about $24.99 per month for the Bronze package. That package, however, does not include your local channels like ABC and Fox, which cost $5 more per month.

DISH Network also offers the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. This Platinum package is $10 per month, and includes seven more hi definitions channels such as HDNet Movies and Universal HD.

One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages. Currently only new customers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD bundles. Current customers can get DISH TurboHD, but only as an add-on to the SD package.

A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is numbering the channels included in the bundles. For example, the Bronze Turbo HD package which includes forty-four channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are PPV, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. For some, that number would be adequate others are accustomed to having a lot more content to choose from. One final note, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like HBO 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 Direct TV reviews.

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