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    firewire setup question for fios hd dvr

    I have the HD/DVR from FIOS and was able to get it installed via firewire just fine not too long after I received it..........HOWEVER..........you will not be able to capture anything except local channels to your computer, as they have the "broadcast flag?" turned on, and it is looking for...
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    Any Update on Voom Channels?

    Yes, i would love to see the Voom channels on FIOS. I had the service when it was a satellite service and just loved it.
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    Comcast Ups Cable Speed to 16Mbit

    Here are the prices on the website here in the Texas area: Up to 5 Mbps/2 Mbps $34.95 - $39.95 Up to 15 Mbps/2 Mbps $44.95 - $49.95 Up to 30 Mbps/5 Mbps $179.95 - $199.95
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    Verizon FiOS in Texas

    Your best bet is to get over to DSLReports, and read the Verizon FIOS thread: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber
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    Comcast Ups Cable Speed to 16Mbit

    I figured I would post this, since it does mention Verizon FIOS. Let's see if Verizon will need to do anything in return: http://www.betanews.com/article/Comcast_Ups_Cable_Speed_to_16Mbit/1143653359 Comcast Ups Cable Speed to 16Mbit By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews March 29, 2006, 12:29 PM...
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    National Geographic Channel HD coming to Verizon this month:

    National Geographic Channel HD is HERE! Turned on the TV the other day and NGC HD is up and running!
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    FIOS Help with Digital Optical ?

    Yeah, you won't see that issue mentioned here, as it appears to be mostly just news. You want to also make a note of this site: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber
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    New FIOS TV customer

    Verizon FIOS does have a DVR, the QIP6416-1 (w/ 160GB hard drive) Not aware of any current specials, although I think you may get a month free. I have the following: Expanded Basic ($34.95) Movie Package ($11.95) HD/DVR ($~12) I do enjoy the quality, as I was a former Comcast...
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    MHD on channel 823

    According to these forums: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=630226 It looks like Cox Cable is the only other provider showing it right now. Here is MHD's website: http://www.mhd.tv/
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    MHD on channel 823

    MHD is now on channel 823! :D http://www.mhd.tv/
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    National Geographic Channel HD coming to Verizon this month:

    It's February 1st.........is this channel up and running yet?
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    Wylie, TX update

    I know on the C Band satellite dishes, if the LNB is going out, it will cause a snowy picture with "sparklies" on it
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    Any New FIOS TV Reports?

    As mentioned, you can get some good information and reviews here: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/vzfiber I personally have FIOS TV, and I was the first in Irving, TX to have it installed. I am very pleased with the picture quality. I tried capturing from IEE1394 from the STB, but 5C is...
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    1st Irving, TX FIOS TV Install up and running

    Would be great to get Voom package on FIOS. Would love to get INHD/INHD2 also. That would make for the ultimate HD content.
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    1st Irving, TX FIOS TV Install up and running

    The picture quality is alot better than cable. No "fuzzies" as is usually on your typical cable channels. You get a nice clear signal with FIOS TV.
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