[Content] Enough already with "reality" programming on most channels
Is this the shape of TV programming for the future -- almost any channel features incessant "reality" type shows? Whatever happened to plots/drama/comedy -- something scripted beyond that in the faux...
View Article[Connection] Optimizing 6 outlets through splitters for HDTVs + internet
I have Comcast X1 at my new house currently powering 3 HDTVs with X1 HD-DVR boxes plus a HSI modem (surfboard SB6141) running off of an Extreme Broadband 4-way splitter (-7db outs). The quality appears...
View Article[Rant] Cable Box Broke, tech came in = Install charge
I had a cable box go bad on me. I have restarted it bunch of times but that did not fix. I called support to "send reset signal" and that did not fix. Tech came in and swapped the box. All good, and...
View Article[Rant] $1.50 Broadcast Fee added while under contract
I was surprised to hear from Comcast that they will be adding another $1.50 to my bill each month to recover their expenses in paying for many of the wonderful channels I don't watch. While they are...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Seniors displaced by fire could be charged for cable boxes
"The spokesperson would not guarantee there would be no fees, but said in most cases like this, they will waive charges" Now if comcast forces you to rent the box they should have some kind of...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Self Installs Coming Soon?
Last week I saw this article on the Comcast site: http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/cable-tv/what-is-included-in-an-x1-self-install-kit I wasn't really sure if it was really for the X1 or...
View Article[Content] What happened to SPTMA?
My subscription used to allow me to watch SPTMA. Now it doesn't. When did that change take place? I am trying to be civil here, but is this how Comcast expects to keep customers? It seems unfair for me...
View Article[Content] weatherscan froze at 812pm
The local weatherscan is froze at 812pm for the Pittsburgh area. Anyone else have this problem ?
View ArticleMy DVR recordings disappeared and came back about 30min later
I turned on the TV during lunch to watch something while I ate. My X1 box said I had no recordings yet. I checked it a few times over about a half hour or so. Then, just when I was about to call...
View Article[Cust Svc] more comcast lameness
I went into account phone number update. However you cant remove a cell phone number , you can only update . Obvious genius programmers.
View Article[Connection] Proper signal range
What is the proper signal range for the tuner (not the forward or reverse data channels)? What S/N ratio? I'm getting between 5dB to 8dB and the picture is breaking up w/ hundreds of corrections per...
View Article[Content] So does Comcast ever add channels?
Been here since March and I have not seen any new HD channels. Is this it?
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[Cable Card] "Channel Not Authorized" on several HD and Premium Channels
We have spent several hours on the phone with both Comcast and TiVo technicians over the past two months regarding an ongoing issue of not being able to view premium channels (HBO, Showtime) and...
View ArticleRefer A Friend
Got an email today that Comcast has launched a Refer a Friend program. You can earn up to $500 a calander year. Here is the page with the details: http://referafriend.comcast.com/FAQ
View ArticleX1 keeps dropping to stereo
Since the last X1 update, every time I turn my receiver on and off, the X1 box goes back to outputting stereo, even though the menu still says surround. I have to manually change it to stereo, then...
View ArticleAntenna TV
Did we lose Antenna TV (ch 252) on Philly/South Jersey systems? 9:00 PM on Friday nights should be "All in the Family" but I'm seeing some PECO energy half hour infomercial.
View Articleunder contract with Comcast but house already has digital cable
I am under contract with Comcast but I am moving at the end of july. The place I am moving already has an account with all 3 services just.not x1. How will comcast handle that ?
View ArticleSetup for Comcast Cisco RNG200 and Current Samsung Smart TV
Post to help others. Cisco RGN200 and Samsung Smart TV. My experience less all the techs I talked to and endless internet searches that revealed clues but nothing step by step are retold in this...
View ArticleThinking about HD
So our old tube/crt tv finally gave up the ghost the other day and so we finally bought our first flat screen tv, Samsung 39" LED. It's for our bedroom, and it's hooked up currently to a crappy old...
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