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Dish Network just released new programming bundles called TurboHD. These packages are all HD, removing of the SD channels. So is DISH Network Turbo HD the best choice for you?

It all depends on what you want from your pay TV provider. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 15 of them are 24 hour 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 through all of the junk on the cable dial, trying to find something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new flat-screen TV, Turbo HD from DISH Network might be a good solution for you.

The three different bundles with Turbo HD are the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are composed of hi-def channels only. Packages start at around $24.99 per month for the entry level package. That package, however, does not include your local channels, which cost $5 more per month.

DISH also offers the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is $10 per month, and includes seven more hi def 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 TurboHD packages. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD only bundles. Existing customers can get TurboHD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.

A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is numbering the networks included in the bundles. Take for example the TurboHD Bronze setup which includes forty-four channels, but of those 24 are network channels, six are PPV, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. Some would consider that plenty but many are accustomed to having quite a bit more content to choose from. A final consideration, the Turbo HD packages do not include movie packages like HBO 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.