[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[Praise] The Blaze
Why wont Comcast pick up The Blaze for new programming? I will bet that within the next couple of months Al Jazeera will be part of the basic package. If Comcast refuses to add The Blaze, I will find a...
View Article[X1] here how it looks
If you have it do you like it or not I do don not know if the pitcher will post
View Article[STB] New set top box - stuck on initial screen
Hello, I received a new set top box to replace my non-hd box. It is a Pace PR150BNM (RNG150BNM). It seems to be stuck on a screen where it says "The ASTB needs to download new software. This could take...
View Article[DVR] Pixelating on some recorded programs but not others
Okay so I've been having this problem for a few weeks that it appears like nobody has ever heard before. On some recorded programs (and always the same programs but different episodes) about 30 seconds...
View ArticlePlacement of the "main" STB in x1
We're getting the X1 platform Tuesday and i'm wondering if it matters where the "main" or hub STB is placed in the house. We have 3 HD TV's (Downstairs LR, Upstairs LR, and Bedroom). We watch the...
View Article[Bill] Talked to 7 People at Comcast and received nothing but LI
To: Tom Karinshak 8/21/13 I am so fed up with your Customer Service people that I am ready to scream. I have talked to 7 people over the last month trying to get my bill corrected. I have literally...
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 ArticleCBS terms Comcast vs Time Warner Cable
I looked up terms of the ten year deal CBS signed with Comcast three years ago. On the surface the terms seem a lot better then what CBS is now asking for from Time Warner Cable....
View Article[HD] Recent Direct TV to Comcast Switchers?
Anyone recently move to Comcast from Direct TV? I'm contemplating it. I can get more channels and faster Internet than the U-Verse 6 Mbps connection from Comcast than what I pay for Direct TV alone....
View ArticleRunning coax to pool house
I am in the process of drawing up plans for a pool house and need to run tv / internet to it... right now the plan calls to have three conduits ran to it from the service entrance of the main house.....
View ArticleFox Sports 2
I know Fox Sports 2 replaced Fuel TV on August 17th also. Does Comcast plan on adding this channel to Philadelphia/South Jersey area? Channel 856 which is currently vacant would be the ideal spot.
View ArticleStill No New HD for DE / Philly Area
Thought maybe since we're hitting September we'd finally see some new HD in this area, but nope. Only notice on my new bill from today - ESPN 3D will be removed on 9/30. Well, that makes even more open...
View ArticleCheck Loacal Franchise Agreement about equipment...
It was just published in our township newsletter that as part of the franchise agreement Comcast is required to pick up and deliver all equipment for free. I am sure other areas especially those...
View ArticleGetting the XR5 remote for cheep
I just ordered the xr5 remote from sales chat and i got it for free after i talked to then to lowering the price from $5.00 (which is the normal price they would charge you durnig chat) but there is...
View Article[X1] Updates List?
I have had the X1 system since July 8th and when I got the box, I noticed the software version was dated June 22nd and I looked today and I think it said July 31. Is there anywhere online that lists...
View ArticleBills - Redskins Saturday Afternoon Game Blackout
Expecting to watch some LIVE Pre Season football this afternoon only to be "Blacked Out" on Comcast of Garden State, NJ system. I don't really understand why since D.C. is pretty far away. but maybe...
View ArticleLimited Basic tier encryption
  I didn't want to pollute telcodad's notification thread with commentary, so I'm starting a separate thread. I just want to ask, how many of Comcast's customers have asked Comcast to encrypt...
View Article[HD] Remote Codes for a Proscan TV
I have been all over the net and none of the Comcast codes I find will work with my Comcast Remote. I have the dark silver remote and the TV is a Proscan PLED1945A LED/DVD COMBO. None of the Comcast...
View ArticleX1 Picture Quality
I just got X1 installed an hour ago. So far i'm loving the guide. My question pertains to if the picture quality would have changed at all. Currently on my Samsung Plasma we just swapped the old hdbox...
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