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[QUOTE=mn_op;396624]Thanks a lot for this info. I am new to this D2H thingy. Does one need to buy STB and the dish outright? Are the prices of Videocon comparable with other services (such as Tata Sky)? Thanks[/QUOTE] Yes, you need to buy the STB outright. I bought the HD-DVR which costs Rs. 4000 ...

Cross posting from the bigger thread on this topic. My 2 cents on this topic. I had purchased Sony KDL46EX710. As per my findings, Dish & Videocon D2h are the two options that would output the HDMI signal in the right frequency so that it works with the US-bought televisions. I know TataSky doesn't ...

My 2 cents on this topic. I had purchased Sony KDL46EX710. As per my findings, Dish & Videocon D2h are the two options that would output the HDMI signal in the right frequency so that it works with the US-bought televisions. I know TataSky doesn't, and don't know about Reliance or Airtel. I went ...

[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Hello friends,[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]First would like to thank this forum for the amazing amount of information as well as motivation it provides for an R2I. I have been a long time lurker here since R2I was always on the cards for us, but seemed to be at a ...

[quote=byenare;85644]I did it online. It is not spam.[/quote]

I did it online too. But has anyone got a refund yet? My wife did hers in December 07, but hasn't got any refund check yet.

[quote=RRK;43407]NRE account is only for NRE, if you return to India, you are not eligible to hold NRE accounts after return. 1. Yes, you write US bank checks and deposit in Indian bank accounts. 2. You may sign up for remit2india.com money2india.com services and use them to send money to indian ...

[quote=Chicago Desi;16030]If your R2I is at least 6 years away, why not buy a home now? If the RE market is soft now, you can get some great deals. Also, just because it is soft now does not mean it will be soft 6 years from now. I would also maximize the 401K contributions. Make sure you consider ...

[quote=vivmat;16020] In all seriousness, you can look to increasing your 401k contributions. Ofcourse, this is a sticky wicket - please search the forum (and the old one) for 401k withdrawal strategies based on r2I and resident status etc - tonnes of info on that is available. Are you deducting your ...

Just joined the group and would really appreciate inputs from other... I am looking for strategies to reduce our taxable income. We are a DINK couple working in US with an AGI of around 180k. Currently, each of us contribute 6% pre-tax to our employer's 401k plan to get 3% company match. As far as ...