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  1. aboz

    My Directv, Fios comparison

    I am now living in a location fortunately to have Fios. I must say that both services are very similar in some respects, and different in others. Here are some observations: TV The picture is phenomenal to say the least, the SD is clear and not compressed on Fios. The HD channels are both...
  2. aboz

    My initial review

    I just got D* installed on Saturday, and so far it exceeded my expectations. Here are some positives and negatives as well when compared to my local cable (TWC): +The install required only 1 wire to go to my DVR's, with the use of the SWM technology. +The software is light years ahead of...
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    my new toy

    Refurbished Mac Pro 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel XeonTwo 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors 2GB (2 x 1GB) of 800MHz DDR2 ECC fully buffered DIMM 320GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7200-rpm hard drive 16x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB (two dual-link DVI ports) I got it...
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    I am leaving dish

    I honestly got fed up paying $150/mo and a soon to be increase. I called my cable company. They are going to give me the AEP equivialent and 4 revievers for $80/mo and the price is locked for 2 years reguardless of price increases. Now I am aware that I am giving up some advanced things like HD...
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    I just got a sammy 1400 BD

    I picked up one at best buy for $300. the first thing I did was upgrade the firmware. I also notoced that in most of the jewel cases it states that you msy have to upgrade the firmware. So far so good, I do enjoy it.
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    my new toy for xmas

    Well last month my wife passed out behind the wheel of our 2004 Odyssey and it was totalled. She is fine absoutley no injuries, the interior of the van was purfect except for the airbag deploying. we got a nice chunk of change from the insurance back and we bought a 2008 Accord EX-L with Nav.
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    DVB World/Nextorm USB Vista

    Are there drivers for the Nextorm USB for windows vista. I am yrying tu use TSreader with this device, also my Twinhan 102G is recgonized by vista, but I also am having problems getting the twinhan to work with TSreader in vista also. Thanks
  8. aboz

    FX 136 audio "possesed"

    The audio on 136 sounds like it's in slow-mm. Does anybody have the same problem?
  9. aboz

    xbox 360 power supply

    I tested my unit on my friends powersupply. My PSU gives me the red ring. Where can I purchase a original power supply (Micrisoft)? Thanks
  10. aboz

    622 and dvd recorder

    I have my 622 in single mode, HDMI going out to the tv. I have the dvd recorder hooked up through composite (red,yellow,white) on the tv1 output of the 622. All of my images going through the dvd recorder look anamorphic (I know about the HD down rezzing) but the SD looks skinny. How should I...
  11. aboz

    Got a Wii

    I must say a person with a disablilty, the Wii sports has helped me regain some strength in my arms. I think the Wii may have value besides pure entertainment. I must say it is addicting.
  12. aboz

    Stiletto 100

    I just got a Stiletto 100 and I love it! It's about the size of my 2nd gen ipod. It feels high quality. I love the wi-fi feature because I do not have the home dock yet. the color screen is nice. it replaces my pnp2.
  13. aboz

    dvbworld problems

    I have problems with the dvbworld usb. I cannot get any program to lock a signal at all, not even the nextorm software. I can't even get to the configuration screen for that. [UPDATE]: I re-installed the nextorm drivers, all other programs work, except for TSreader, I installed the TSreader...
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    TSreader

    I have purchased TSReader, I have a Twinhan 102G. I also have a DP34 switch, I want to learn and monitor the stream. I have 65% signal with no quality. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
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    repair a cut xm radio antenna wire

    I mounted my xm antenna outside. while my builders were feeding rg6 cable through a hole they fed my xm wire through as well but they cut the end by the connector. can I rerpair this and what do I need? it would be tough to replace it bedause that hole is sealed up. thanks.
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    Sirius reception problems

    I have Sirius for 2 years now and no major problems to speak of. However I noticed my signal strength going from 3 bars to 1 and back to 3 then back to 1 etc. I there a way I can improve the reception? I havre no issues with my XM My Fi. Alex
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    T-5 aiming

    I have read that t-5 is tough, can someone give me exact angles for my zip 14624? Also using a Dish 500 as a reference point, how far to the left do I have to "look" with my fortec 33"dish, using a universal LNB, with a Pansat 2700a. Thanks
  18. aboz

    FS: D* equipment

    I have all hughes equipment: HIRD E-86 HTL-HD 40 hour D* D Tivo Also have a 5x8 Multiswitch for sale asking $400 for everything will pay for shipping ask if you want just buy some of the items.
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    going back to cable...for now

    A TW rep came to my house yesterday. He originally offered me Roadrunner service for 19.95/mo for a year. Then we got talking for the TV service, he offered me all the channels for $58/mo for 2 years guaranteed price. That includes 4 boxes which are no charge per outlet fee, I will have an HD...
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    "moving"

    How can I "Move" with D*, I called about it and they could not do it. Thanks, Alex
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    hard drive upgrade

    I am gonna get my D* installed saturday. I am gonna get one dtivo. I bought a 120gb hard drive. I only want to swap the 40gb for the 120gb. I read the instructions on the web, but I need it simplified. Thanks, Alex
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    gotta love satellite

    http://www.democratandchronicle.com/biznews/11191B2DDEM_Cable19_business.shtml :D
  23. aboz

    moving to D*

    I am (soon to be was) an 8 year customer of dish. I have decided that its time for a change that conference call kinda of scared me a little. It seems that Charlie has kinda lost control. I called a dealer will install a DTivo for $99, plus HD reciever and one room for free. I will actually be...
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    6000

    my 6000 is sending a line, barely noticible, down the center of my rptv. I am connected via component cables. This just started last night. I switched ports on my tv and it does the same thing. Thanks for your help. Alex
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    ABC

    I got the 6000 and 8vsb. I know my ABC affilate broadcasts in HD at night as my local cable co carries it in HD. I put the game on, in normal mode, there are 2 bars on either side of the screen. I have to stretch it to get the full look. Is there something I setup wrong> Alex