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

It all depends on what your looking for from your cable or satellite TV company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don't care if 20 of them are shopping channels, or that six 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 lower tier channels on the television dial, looking for something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new flat-screen TV, TurboHD from DISH Network might be a good solution for you.

DISH Network currently offers three different packages with TurboHD, those being Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are made up of hi definition channels only. Packages start at about $24.99 per month for the Bronze package. That programming package does not include your local channels, which cost $5 more per month.

DISH Network also has the Platinum level, which is an additional service to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and adds on seven more HD channels such as HDNet Movies and Universal HD.

One sticking point with some current DISH Network subscribers 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 packages. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.

A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is counting the channels included in the packages. For example, the TurboHD Bronze package which includes 44 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, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like Starz or Showtime, so don't be surprised when you have to pay an additional fee monthly for those commercial free channels. For more detail on these packages, check out the DISH Network Turbo HD Review.