HD DTA's coming "soon"
My installer here in Connecticut told me he had HD DTA's on his truck and that they were told they could not install them yet, but that they would be rolling out "soon". I asked if that was in weeks or...
View Article[HD] HD channels 1002-1900s
Comcast has just put the HDs in the 1000+ range here. The channels are still in their old slots also. Guess this is the start of the national channel lineup. Would be nice if it auto-tuned to the HD,...
View ArticleiGuide A30
info between the stars(*) new info not from comcast I have chatted with Comcast a few times and they told me that iGuide A30 is being released today to employees as a trial. The document that this info...
View Article[VOD] Watchaton week
Just a reminder that Watchathon weeks starts today and runs through Sunday. There is a Watchathon menu entry, but I don't know if you are limited to just those. Either way, I can watch S5 of True Blood...
View ArticleShould Comcast be broken up?
Real simple do you believe that Comcast has become a monopoly and should be broken up into several smaller companies? This Is just a hypothetical question here The government long ago has abandoned Its...
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 Articlewhen will comcast get axs tv (hdnet)?
AXS TV keeps showing country concerts but Comcast doesn't carry it. Will Comcast ever carry axs tv nationally?
View ArticleEncryption in Philadelphia yet?
I'm finding conflicting reports over whether DTAs are required for basic channels in Philadelphia (19146 specifically) yet. Can anyone confirm or deny?
View ArticleAny new HD channels coming
I am new to Comcast having switched over this past weekend and I have to say, I am very impressed with everything I see so far. Was wondering about any new channel rumors? Oh an how many channels do we...
View Article[X1] Recording space?
Is this X1 supposed to have such a small harddrive? We only have 11 30min cartoons and one episode of Vikings (1hr) and 1 episode of another 1 hour show and our DVR space is already at 30%? The...
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[STB] Component Versus Composite Cables With RNG110
I have a pretty old Sharp Aquos in my home office. It had been hooked up with an old digital box that died (coax connection). So I got a RNG110 for the TV (I figured if the box died - the TV might go...
View Article[Cable] HDMI sound problem
Hello all, I have an LG 26LN4500 TV connected by HDMI to a Pace PR150BNM HD receiver. Both are brand new. My problem is if I use the all on button on the Comcast remote, I receive no sound on all...
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 ArticleTCM dropped from Starter in Chicago area
I saw nothing in the bill, but my mother said that they no longer have TCM. It is no longer authorized for their Starter tier. I live nearby and saw nothing in my bill. Usually, changes are the same...
View ArticleStill no new HD Channels in Latest Bill (Philly Region)
From my latest bill posted overnight - still no new HD through at least May. However, it does appear our local FOX affiliate will now be offering Mundo Fox. Zzzzzz... But yet Michigan and Oregon get...
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...
View Article[DVR] External DVR Storage
Not sure if this has been stated before but Comcast New England will be allowing DVR recordings to be moved to a Western Digital Hard Drive. Its already posted on WD website. Here's the hard drive :...
View Article[DVR] Spin Down Feature
Actually, Comcast is rolling out the A30 update with the ability to spin down the internal and external drives automatically at 1:15am until a button is pressed, just like the Cisco/SA areas once had...
View ArticleWeather Channel problems Chicago area?
Homewood Digital, Oak Forest area- hope this is the right place to ask... We haven't had a functioning Weather Channel for over 24 hours. The screen is still frozen on yesterdays morning's Local On The...
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