Recent content by Joe K

I'd say go with Comcast, but watch out. They made me a great deal a year ago, but when the introductory offer expired, my bill suddenly (and quietly) jumped from about $100 to about $300. I called the service rep, and after a detailed discussion, I was able to get the new amount down to about...

I just switched from Verizon DSL to Comcast Xfinity Triple Play. DSL was too slow, and FIOS not coming to my Washington, DC neighborhood for years. Internet speed is now 24 Mbps--20 times faster than I was getting from DSL. I like that very much. Had some problems with losing dial tone...

On Demand requires a stronger, more pure and undiluted signal than regular cable channels, whether HD or not HD. I have had similar problems. Removing an extra cable in my line, with its two connectors, solved the problem. Check all your cables and connectors, and try for as few breaks in the...

You might be assuming too much. Here in Washington DC, WETA (PBS) and WUSA (CBS) have both stated they are currently broadcasting their digital signals at full strength. In my opinion something needs to change by February, as the digital signals are way too quirky and unreliable.

To Satellite Guys: How about starting a forum on the conversion to digital tv signals and the looming disappearance of analog signals in February 2009? There are many issues concerning this transition. The General Accounting Office is investigating it, and the House Committee on Energy and...

You could also buy a Panasonic DMR-EH75VS Progressive DVD/VCR combo recorder with 80GB hard drive and HDMI up-convert. This is an amazing unit, all in one compact box. YOu can record anything onto the hard drive, then dub it easily to DVD if you want to keep it. You can even record all the...

I bought two Insignia LCD TV's from Best Buy. One came with a bad power supply. I called the Customer Service number that was in the box, and they sent me a new power supply, right away. I give them high marks for customer service. And the TV's are awesome--720p HD at a very low price.

I have a roof antenna and Comcast HD. The OTA pictures are slightly superior to cable, but overall I have been satisfied with the Comcast HD picture. My only problem is with the instability and irregularity of OnDemand. Sometimes it will come in, sometimes not. If I unplug the box and replug...

I have stayed with Comcast because the HD picture quality is usually excellent; however Consumer Reports and others rate DirecTV as overall superior, and Comcast near the bottom. Has anyone compared the picture quality between Comcast, DirecTV, and Dish? I would like to know whether the HD...

Interesting question. How do you even know what kind of sound you are receiving?

One thing I like about Comcast is the HD picture quality. One thing I don't like is the unreliability of video OnDemand. I have two systems--living room and bedroom. If I really want to see OnDemand in the living room, I often have to UNPLUG the Motorola cable box, and plug it in again. Then...

I have had trouble with OnDemand here in the Washington DC area. All cables and connections must be perfect to receive this unstable service. I have found that if I unplug the box and plug it back in after 30 seconds, OnDemand will usually come up okay. This is quite a nuisance, as all the...

Congrats on rescuing the puppy. Here's a good web site for dog care info: <http://www.westernvet.com/index.html>. I agree with the other comment about training--you need to take the puppy to a training class as soon as you can. This is now easy to do, usually at Petsmart or Petco. Get a...

Guess I have to just get over it. I like the large channel display. Don't mind traffic lights. It's just a thing with me, this company assuming it's okay to come into my house with their promo messages, and make me push all those buttons. Anyway, I taped it over. End of story.

Very good. I was thinking of doing the black tape thing. However, I still would like the red light to go away forever. Thanks!