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Dish Network just released new programming packages called TurboHD. These new programming packages are all hi definition, removing of the SD channels. Is DISH Network Turbo HD the right for your family?

It all depends on what your looking for from your cable TV 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 grown weary of trying to wade through all of the junk on the cable dial, looking for something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new HDTV, Turbo HD by DISH Network might be a good solution for you.

The three different options with TurboHD are the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are made up of hi definition channels only. Pricing starts at around $24.99 per month for the entry level HD package. That programming package does not include your local channels, which costs five bucks more a month.

DISH also has the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and adds on seven additional HD channels such as MGM HD 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 TurboHD packages. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD packages. Current customers can get DISH TurboHD, but only as an add-on to the standard def package.

A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is counting the channels contained in the bundles. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze setup which includes 44 channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. While that may be enough for some folks, many are accustomed to having a lot more content to choose from. One final note, the Turbo HD packages do not include premium movie channels like Starz or Cinemax, so expect to pay more for those commercial free channels. For more detail on these packages, check out the DISH Network Turbo HD Review.