Dish Network just released fresh programming packages called Turbo HD. These new programming packages are 100% hi def, leaving out all of the SD networks. So is this new satellite television the right for you?

It all depends on what you want from your cable or satellite 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 become 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, TurboHD 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 entry level package. That package does not include your local channels like ABC and Fox, which cost $5 more per month.

DISH also offers the Platinum level, which is an add-on service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and includes seven more hi definitions channels such as HDNet Movies and Universal HD.

One point of contention with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the Turbo HD packages. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD only 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 counting the networks included in the bundles. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze package which includes forty-four channels, of which 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 accustomed to having quite a bit more content to choose from. One final note, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like HBO or Cinemax, so expect 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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