no signal in Houston
and Comcast wont treat as outage. Signal went dead about 1o am and now about 130 CDT. Still no signal and all Comcast wants to do is schedule an appointment to come in my home. Took tv and box outside...
View ArticleDVR Extender w/Moto Boxes
As mentioned earlier on this web site, Comcast is beginning to roll out DVR extender compatibility with Motorola DVRs. I was so excited when I heard this that I called Comcast and asked if it was...
View Article[TiVo] OnDemand infrastructure
I have a TiVo Premier XL4, we have OnDemand available... I just wanted to make sure I understand this is how it is working... When I use it, it uses an IP transit via my internet connection to pull...
View Articleprogramming remote to TV and cable box?
Hi. I have an Insignia HD TV, connected to a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250HDC cable box. I have an Xfinity remote (silver with Red OK button). I can't control either the TV or the cable with the...
View Article[X1] The New X2 - The "Evolution" of the X1
Looks like Comcast is working on the "X2" now: Comcast Execs Talk Up X2, Cloud DVR By Jeff Baumgartner, Light Reading Cable - December 11, 2012...
View Article[X1] X1 Question
Do i have to have the Comcast Wireless gateway Emta for this package? i have my own wireless network, and would like to not have another wireless network to deal with. Thanks in advance
View Article[X1] Is X1 available yet in Northern Virginia?
With the X2 being announced, I was wondering if anyone in the NOVA area was able to get ahold of X1 boxes?
View Article[poll] List your local areas basic cable rates.
I would like to know what your area's basic cable rates are. Post: 1. Your city 2. Your state 3. What the local basic cable rates are for the basic tier of Comcast video service along with the...
View Article[HD] Get Ready for "Ultra-HDTV"
While Comcast is still charging us an "HD Technology" fee, it looks like DirecTV is already planning for "Ultra-HDTV": DirecTV planning for Ultra HDTV Advanced Television - March 15, 2012...
View Article[X1] Ordered my X1 today, questions on boxes
So I am a current double play Comcast customer (TV & HSI) and I saw the X1 today at a clients house while mounting their flat panel TV. I loved it. So I chatted it up with Comcast tonight and got...
View ArticleBest way to mount coax to drywall
I would like to know the best way to mount coax to drywall. I found some white coax in an old self install kit and I wanted to install a DTA on my new kitchen TV. They finally have HD DTA in my area...
View ArticleCable card & No premium channels
I just had Comcast service installed on Friday. 2 DVRs and 3 boxes. Infinity Preferred service with 50Gb internet. Had a problem, the two DVRs worked fine. The 3 non DVRs could not display the premium...
View Article[Price] Even more price increases!
My latest bill says that the Tech visit fee is going from $30 to $39.95. The late fee from $8.00 to $9.50.
View Article[STB] Samsung CRT TXJ1996 to Motorola DCT2000 (COMCAST SD box)
I have a Samsung CRT TXJ1996, with no additional cables to connect. I have Motorola DCT2000 (COMCAST SD box) with cable connection. I connected the SD box with TV thru the cable connection. The TV has...
View Article[DTA] HD-DTA's are here in Springfield, IL - a review
No, this is NOT a joke...evidently, we actually rated above Chicago for getting something new. :D :D This was a complete shock to me tonight...I was actually taking 1 of my (no longer FREE) DTA's back...
View ArticleRemote Codes
My understanding on the Comcast remotes is they are hard coded and can't be updated. Is that right? I bought a new audio receiver, a Yamaha RX-V375 and can't get the Comcast remote to control it. Have...
View ArticleSay goodbye to ClearQAM
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View ArticleComcast Begins to Connect to Boxee's Cloud DVR
MSO Starts Limited Offer of E-DTAs That Let Boxee's New Video Device Access an Encrypted Form of Comcast's Basic TV Tier Comcast has begun to make available a new type of Digital Transport Adapter...
View Article[DVR] New 'QUEUE' entry in menu
I just noticed in the DVR menu (the one when you press MyDVR), there is a new 'QUEUE' entry. When you click it, it starts up some application (sort of like CallerID). Mine has a listing for the...
View ArticleFanwood, NJ subscribers - Comcast Satisfaction Survey
Fanwood in the process of renegotiating it's 10-year contract with Comcast for TV, phone and HSI services. Fanwood officials are urging Comcast customers to download and complete a questionnaire to...
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