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To: Carter Patterson who wrote (833)	6/3/1998 2:12:00 AM
From: Satellite Mike	Respond to of 1394

I probably should've waited for a third generation (high-definition) system myself, Carter. But even the second generation systems seem superb to me. The fact that DISH so quickly lost 25% of it's already so small value looks like a major over-reaction to the Echo-IV problem to me. Already DISH has over 50 per cent of COX's (one of the biggest cable broadcasters). COX's revenues are flat (hardly increasing), yet COX is valued at 11.5 Billion dollars, whereas DISH is valued at 340 million. In the upcoming quarter, DISH will really start to get cash-flow--they have a wonderful distribution system. MV BABER

To: Carter Patterson who wrote (833)	6/14/1998 12:12:00 PM
From: Bret P	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1394

Thanks Carter, Appreciate the info about the product. I've managed to speak to several dealers as well as end users about the HM DSR100 to date. Had'nt heard the one about the fan yet though. Anyway I decided to go with the 5000 system. The recent price drop was all the motivation I needed. As for recording, I'll still be checking into DVHS models as they appear. To date the pickings are still slim. Recordable DVD would really be nice. For now, $280 for a DISH 5000 sounded like a buy. Glad to hear you also got satisfaction! Regards, Bret P