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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA.
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Mood: looking for joy...
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Cable? Satelite? ??????
Well, the place is chosen, soon as some details are worked out...BUT, it has character. It's cool in that, I can make fun of it.
HOWEVER, I have asked a dozen times, got a dozen various answers. WHAT is the best option for T.V, internet in Rosarito?
One local said to get a satelite package in the states, then, bring all the gizmos to Rosarito, install it, and I will have more channels? WTF?
Really? Who can say? somebody, I hope. As for the phone, I went to Walmart, bought a throw away with a number and put 400 minutes on it. To call the
states, I got a 'Magic Jack'. $19.95 a year, free calls. Why not? $40.
The TV is a BIG thing with me. I keep it on almost 24/7 for the 'company'. I work better when there is a story in the background. Keeps me out of self
also. It's been spooky there lately, lol...
Actually, if anybody, has ANY advise about moving to Baja, I would appreciate it. I have, UNWILLINGLY been gone, for many years, but I feel I'm home
now. Any help will be welcome.
M
Looking for new adventures now; Always...
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David K
Honored Nomad
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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Hang on Michelle, you will get a wave of suggestions and help from your Nomad family! I suggest a contact with Ferna (fdt) for some advice, too.. who
is resting up from his Dia de Reyes toy drive last Saturday. He used to be the manager of the Quinta... something hotel in Rosarito... back in 2001.
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DENNIS
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Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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I've had Starband in the past and the best thing I ever did with it was take it to the dump. Slow, restrictive and expensive.
Just keep in mind, "High Speed Internet" is a meaningless, relative term..
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BajaBlanca
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Registered: 10-28-2008
Location: La Bocana, BCS
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good luck with everything - it is a lot of work getting settled in.
for internet I recommend going to the telephone company and do it as a package deal.
for TV, there is a cheapo deal called VE TV - it gives you lots of channels but not all of them are in English - how is your Spanish these days ? I
think it runs $20 a month.
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J.P.
Super Nomad
Posts: 1673
Registered: 7-8-2010
Location: Punta Banda
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You can now get Internet and Dish Tv through Telnor as a package deal. Most of the Dish programing Is in English with Spanish Sub Titles.
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willardguy
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Registered: 9-19-2009
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if you know someone NOB with directv have them get a 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) receiver and just cart it down to your place, dishes are easy to come by( 20
bucks on craigslist) and youre set! split the cost of programming and everyone wins
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Alan
Super Nomad
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Registered: 4-6-2005
Location: Yucaipa, CA/La Paz
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I am not full-time and I have a DVR and internet in the States. I spend about half the year in La Paz so originally I went with the Telmex package of
phone, internet and Dish TV for about $46/mo US for our home in La Paz. I later learned about Sling Box! The Sling Box is a one-time purchase of
about $150 US. With a lap top computer (that we take everywhere) I can connect directly to my DVR at home where I have access to my Direct TV
programming, any shows I have recorded and even pay-per View. You can do this anywhere in the world that has internet access and when I am in La Paz
I simply connect my lap top to my TV via an HDMI cable so I can watch everything on large screen. Of course the people back at home will have to
watch what you are watching 
I also heard that with a WD Live TV streaming unit I can now accomplish the same without the laptop. Just had one delivered and will be headed south
next week to see if it works.
[Edited on 1-22-2013 by Alan]
In Memory of E-57
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Ateo
Elite Nomad
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Registered: 7-18-2011
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No TV is best. Just my opinion. 
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captkw
Ultra Nomad
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Registered: 10-19-2010
Location: el charro b.c.s.
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Mood: new dog/missing the old 1
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X2 what Ateo Thinks
How about just turning on a radio....K&T Me no flouride water and No TV... I think the direct tv would be the way to go If you MUST have a boob
tube..congrats on the newpad M...K&T
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bajaguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
How about just turning on a radio....K&T Me no flouride water and No TV... I think the direct tv would be the way to go If you MUST have a boob
tube..congrats on the newpad M...K&T |
She didn't ask about a RADIO....you should try to stay on topic once in a while
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