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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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    1st Irving, TX FIOS TV Install up and running

    They came out from 9am - 12pm today to install my FIOS TV here in Irving, TX. I did confirm I was the first install here, which is very nice. I had the HD/DVR installed, which is a Motorola QIP6416-1, which going by Motorola other models, it should have a 160 GB hard drive. I have tried...
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    [TV] FIOS TV Install tomorrow! Any Questions?

    I know, and I was hoping I could give a full review of it. Well, once they come here on Monday then I can let you know what I think. I am soooo ready to get rid of Comcast and their neverending price increases.
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    [TV] FIOS TV Install tomorrow! Any Questions?

    Yes, there was an update that I made in the original post at the beginning of this thread. In short, my install got cancelled, but rescheduled for Dec 12! :mad: :mad:
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    [TV] FIOS TV Install tomorrow! Any Questions?

    Yes, I am getting the HD/DVR, which if I read correctly on other sites, should be a Motorola DCT6414 (140GB hard drive). If it is like my current Comcast Motorola DCT 6412, it should have two tuners in it also. It records an exact copy of the channel, so if the channel quality is not that...
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    [TV] FIOS TV Install tomorrow! Any Questions?

    With Verizon FIOS, it is FTTP (Fiber To The Premesis). They have fiber up to the side of the house, connected to the ONT. The ONT will split that fiber and have data connections (RJ45) in which they will run CAT5e cable to whatever room you want the router in. For Video, they do have a...
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    [TV] FIOS TV Install tomorrow! Any Questions?

    [TV] FIOS TV Install RESCHEDULED!!!!!!! :mad: UPDATE: Well, the installer never did show up this morning, so I called to see what was happening. They said that somehow the order got cancelled. I was very upset, because I had been waiting for this since I heard about it in Keller, and I also...
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    Verizon FIOS TV now available in North Texas

    They called me today to let me know it's available in Irving, TX. They are scheduled to install it on December 8th between 9am - 12pm!
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    Verizon's Fios TV website updated

    and that's $5 EACH for the phone service and internet service. So, if FIOS TV service was available in your area, and you already had FIOS internet, and a qualifying phone package, you can get $10 off/month for the FIOS TV service.
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    Fios PG Screenshot & Picture of STB

    On this website: http://www.i4u.com/article4390.html It is mentioned what STB models will be used: Motorola DCT6414 HD DVR Motorola DCT2500 SD
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    New Channels Question

    Cool, thanks for the info. I do hope they get INHD/INHD2 and Voom very soon.
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