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    Had charter installed today

    I was wondering what you had done and was going to do long term, since you no longer use your PC HD DVR. The sling option or even the new soon to be Directv option look very good. In time, I may be heading that direction as well.
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    NFL Redzone

    Charter is not nearly as reliable here as it is with you there.
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    NFL Redzone

    Ooma is the only way to go, when considering price and features for a Home Phone Service. It is by far the best option out there. Charter's pricing and features don't stand a chance compared to Ooma. And its not even close! Now, if I were getting something for a business, it would be...
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    Had charter installed today

    I'm glad that you are doing well. Too bad about the Computer DVR. Man,.. and you had such a great system. I was so impressed with your set up. I was also impressed with Charter until it crashed on me. Yet, I'm thrilled that it is still doing well in your area. Have a great day!
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    The good thing about Tivo, that helps a bit in regard to that buffer is, their two current HD DVR's, the Roamio Pro and the Bolt, each have 6 and 4 tuners respectively. So, if you do need to push the record button due to the Buffer, it is better than only having two Tuners, while doing it...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    Ah, thanks! I recognize the feature now that you have described it to me, but that never bothered me, even when it kicked me off pause. I hope that he gets what he needs. Again thanks for the information. Have a great night.
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    In fact, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Just a few short days ago, my friend in Thailand and I talking on our Ooma telephones. His favorite team's game was being broadcast in Thailand. I was watching the same game here in the good Ol' USA through Charter Cable. He cheered, as...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    What do you mean, 30 live buffer? You do realize that if by this you mean it takes Tivo 30 seconds to deliver the live signal to the screen after the box receives it, (I am not sure if that is what you are referring to) that there is not a single Cable or satellite signal anywhere that is truly...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    Jhon, I'm very curious as to what that new guide looks like. Could you and would you please copy an post the link to the website that shows a picture of what it looks like? i'd love to take a look at that. EDIT: Ahhhhhh! I found it.... Under search for New Spectrum Guide. That video hasn't...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    When they finally release those new cloud based services and guides to everyone, so they can use them (and not just a few), it will be revolutionary. I hope they do this SOON. Testing has been going on for a very long time. Yet, the pay off at the end of the tunnel should be worth it, when...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    Charter has been using that sales ploy that they are coming out with that new guide (The World Box) for going on 3 years now. I hope that they get it out soon. Until then, it might just as well be Vaporware! POOF, once it comes out of the salesmen's mouths, it's gone... Now please sign on the...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    And that is what it takes, one neighborhood at a time. I do think Charter is attempting to turn it around and gain momentum. I really really did enjoy it, while it lasted and while it was working. I wouldn't have changed if I didn't have to. That is for sure. And thank God for Tivo, without...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    This post is spot on! BINGO... ding ding ding... We have a winner! Escape while you can, before the roof falls in! Run away! Run Away!
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    I truly Agree! I hope.. hope that they improve.
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    Thank you. To Charter's credit, they did try to fix the problem. And, I also give Charter credit in that they are attempting to improve on their company's reputation. That is a good thing. BUT... The last tech support person that came to my home informed me that many others in my subdivision...
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    Had charter installed today

    Hey mdavej, It is nice to see you again. How have you been? Are you still using your same setup with your computer acting as your HD DVR? I hope everything is going well for you!
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    Oh, I'm no fanboy. By far, I'd prefer to stay with Charter. I hate two year contracts. But do you want to know what I hate worse? I hate it worse when I go to watch a football game between Alabama and Auburn on the SEC channel and I can't watch it because the signal from charter is so messed...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    I agree 100%. I saved the bucks, but.. is it really a savings not to have a picture to watch on many channels. Oh, and... my goodness, pixelization has been terrible. I had to go out and purchase an amplifier. Then the amplifier was contributing to the inability to get the 29 channels. For a...
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    It was Good then Not so Good to know ya!

    I have been fighting to just keep the system up and running for the last 2 and a half months with my Charter Television channels. I was missing 29 Channels for the most of that time. It got so bad that I phoned Directv and they will be here Thursday to do the install. I'm really disappointed...
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    Contract buyout

    I had to pay my buy out payment first. Then Charter reimbursed me. It takes some time.
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    Why I need a Hobby!

    I have not. I don't think that it is legal in the state that I live in, but I wouldn't be surprised if others with my disease didn't give it a try regardless. Few of us get over 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night.
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    Why I need a Hobby!

    I truly appreciate being able to come into Satellite Guys and learning and sharing what is going on in this great industry. It helps me to keep my mind off of my devastating disease, CRPS, which is nicknamed "The Suicide Disease." CRPS is a Neurological disease affecting the brain, spinal cord...
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    TiVO Bolt

    I'm with you Ice. I still can't figure out why the Cable Companies do such a terrible job in the area of DVR's. Cheapskates!
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    TiVO Bolt

    I looked at the Bolt. But for me, it would have just been a repetition of what I currently have. My TV is UHD with Amazon and Netflix both offered as a part of the TV along with other UHD Apps. So, I decided to just stick with the Roamios that I had, though I did add a Mini. I may have gone...
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    Charter, Cisco Unveil New Cloud-Based Cable-TV Service

    Hahahahahahaha! That is way too funny. I'm so glad that I just went out and added another Tivo, rather than wait on a company that has a problem with reality. It's like I told the salesman that I emailed, 'Until I see this "WorldBox," it's VaporWARE!' Thanks for your post. #TooFunny