[DVR] Motorola going away?
I just had a tech visit and he told me some rather interesting information. I've been curious as to when the X1 platform will be available to non-triple-play customers, and he actually told me that...
View Article[Cable Card] CableCard issues Staunton VA
A few days back I stopped getting some channels (CBS, HGTV, Food, TBS, several others) on both HD and SD. Put in a call, got a call back from a technician yesterday. Had me power down my TiVo, pull my...
View ArticleBYU TV
While scrolling through the X1 this morning - noticed that BYU TV was now showing on Channel 966 in the guide - but it cannot be tuned to. Not sure if this is a planned SD addition or not. Placement...
View Article[Rant] Comcast shouldn't be given a pass!
Comcast Customers, Think about all the commercials you've seen lately about TV services: ATT has a box which is wireless, which means you can basically put your TV anywhere throughout your home even if...
View Article[HD] FIOS Moving to MPEG-4 HD
I've known this for some time, but FIOS officially alerted their customers this week that they are migrating existing HD channels (and adding new ones) in MPEG-4 format only. This will allow for a nice...
View Article[X1] having an annoying problem
Hey guys, i've noticed a really annoying problem that started happening like a couple weeks ago. Basically, as i'm watching a program, whether DVR or Live TV, the sound will cut in and out. It's a...
View ArticleNew house...Comcast without any boxes...why?
I moved into a new house last week. My brother was setting up his room and out of habit hooked the coax from his TV to the wall and he was able to watch Comcast branded TV. Not a lot of channels but...
View ArticleComcast Cable Boxes ever getting PIP back?
Comcast discontinued Picture-In-Picture a few years ago after we got the new guide, and as a sports fan I was very unhappy. I emailed a rep at Comcast, and they told me back in 2011 that PIP may be...
View ArticleComcast HD Positioning
I found this interesting last night while I was surfing the channels PLUM TV (ch. 278) which I thought was a "SD" channel was coming in "1080i". Now the PLUM HD (ch. 788) I thought was their HD channel...
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[STB] Cisco thinking of getting out of the set-top box business?
Don't know how much to trust the NY Post, but here is their article on Cisco thinking of getting out of the set-top box business: Cisco thinking out of the set-top box biz NY Post - February 20, 2012...
View Article[DVR] Bad Box? Or cable line
I have 2 DCX Dvr boxes and have had a lot of trouble lately. Certain channels started to pixelate really bad downstairs, and became unwatchable, while upstairs they worked fine. We had a refresh signal...
View Article[DVR] Xfinity- Shows not recording
We have scheduled quite a few shows to record and when the date/time pass, they are not in the "recordings" list although they were in the "scheduled recording" Just about two hours ago, my son started...
View ArticleLooking to switch to Comcast
Can someone tell me how I would get the best rate, online at their website or should I call? I had my fill of 4+ years with Fios.
View ArticleAre Digital Economy TV and Digital Starter the same?
I'm looking at Comcast's package deals in my area and see a "Blast Plus" package advertised for $79.95/month. Right now I'm paying $74.95 for just Blast internet with no TV service. In the Details...
View ArticleSay goodbye to ClearQAM
quote:NCTA to FCC: Let All-Digital MSOs Encrypt Basic Tier http://www.multichannel.com/article/477203-NCTA_to_FCC_Let_All_Digital_MSOs_Encrypt_Basic_Tier.php
View Article[Rant] diff between dch3416 and dch 6416
I have a dch 6416 that I'm, renting from metrocast, I'd like to buy my own, and have seen a couple of dch3416's on ebay but need to know what the difference is?? I've read that the 3416 only has a...
View ArticleBusiness TV service?
Does Comcast offer TV services for businesses such as bars? I know they offer business internet, was wondering if they had bundled TV service to go with it.
View ArticleFranchise agreement says no to OTA encryption!
OK, so if the town's franchise agreement says Comcast is not to encrypt the OTA (local) channels, shouldn't Comcast comply with the agreement? I have been looking into this, as I think it is absurd...
View Article[X1] Xfinity X1 now available to New Customers
I just heard a brand new radio commercial for the new Xfinity X1 cable box on local radio station 94.1 WIP Sports radio. But like others have said its currently only available for new residents and...
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