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  1. K

    HDMI Version on the 922?

    It has a HDMI 1.3 transmitter.
  2. K

    Screenshots of current ViP922 software?

    I saw the ViP922K last summer, but I understand Dish Network made a number of improvements to the interface over the past 3-5 months. Since it looks like we are nearing release, could someone not under NDA post screenshots of the EPG, channel bar, and various other menus to show the current...
  3. K

    TiVo Sued: A Taste of Their Own Medicine

    Perhaps because Microsoft has done it before? Microsoft legal has sought a change of venue on multiple occasions, and given the i4i result, I think they'd do anything possible to avoid another case in the Eastern District of Texas. In any case, the Court ruled on the motion yesterday.
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    TiVo files patent infringement lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon

    TiVo's applications do describe prior art and how their patent differs from earlier DVR patents: That's the core of their "invention." It's applicable to DVRs with low-cost, low-performance embedded CPUs that implement the method. It may not be applicable to PC applications. The two key...
  5. K

    TiVo files patent infringement lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon

    I looks like Verizon got the 'B' team with a new litigator and AT&T got the 'A' team with Irell & Manella (Morgan Chu, etc). The AT&T DVR runs Microsoft's STB DVR software, so that isn't entirely surprising.
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    TiVo files patent infringement lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon

    It's probably worth noting that patent doesn't necessarily cover just the way TiVo does it. A patent can cover several methods. TiVo has two different patents on overshoot correction: Automatic playback overshoot correction system (7,493,015) Automatic playback overshoot correction system...
  7. K

    Disappointed with my new Comcast boxes...

    You're probably aware of this, but you always have the option of a TivoHD or Moxi. Youtube video: Basic TiVo functionality (HD, 10min) Youtube video: Netflix, Youtube, Video Podcasts on TiVo (HD, 7min) Youtube video: Moxi (HD, 3min)
  8. K

    AMC, WE, IFC & FUSE HD all coming to FiOS in 4Q09!

    First reported here by a Verizon employee.
  9. K

    Home Media DVR Experience?

    No Motorola DVRs are DLNA complaint. I believe Verizon is looking at that feature for a future DVR.
  10. K

    FiOS: Real Cost?

    Most of those charges appear to be telephone related. Here's my latest bill for TV+Internet: $79.99 HD Extreme with 20/5 Internet bundle $21.99 HBO/Cinemax $5.99 (2) CableCards -- grandfathered $2.99/mo price $0.30 State Sales Tax $3.27 VA Communications Sales Tax $1.38 PEG Grant Fee...
  11. K

    FiOS and Tivo???

    Are you using a native or hybrid output mode? If so, try a fixed 720p or fixed 1080i mode. It isn't common, but there may be some channels distributed by smaller content providers with commercials inserted in a different resolution. Or the channel itself could use one resolution and Verizon...
  12. K

    FiOS and Tivo???

    When you tune to these channels, do you see [millions of] RS Uncorrected errors on Messages & Settings -> System Information -> DVR Diagnostics screens? If you don't see millions of RS Uncorrected errors, then the problem is part of the original picture signal coming from Verizon, and...
  13. K

    FiOS and Tivo???

    The linear TV channels are always delivered using coax, but the guide data and VOD is delivered using the data connection, which can be either coax or ethernet. Verizon will provision your data connection over ethernet if you've run the ethernet cable prior to their arrival. Verizon installers...
  14. K

    FiOS and Tivo???

    Note the new TiVo v11.0d software improves the robustness of the tuners such that attenuation is no longer necessary on FiOS. Under the 11.0c, the TiVo's tuners were far more sensitive to strong and slightly-out-of-spec signals and that was addressed (fixed) in 11.0d.
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    Big DVR patent news (TIVO owns it)

    TiVo's patent isn't on the ability to record, but an implementation to do it on low cost hardware. This makes it possible to support simultaneous recording and playback with trickplay in a $15-20 chip. If DVR manufacturers wanted to build $500-$800 DVRs based on 2+GHz AMD and Intel CPUs, then...
  16. K

    FIOS in Hampton Roads, VA

    If he just got under contract for 20/5 at the old price, then a new contract for 25/15 (closer to 25/25 in throughput) would cost ~$10/mo more. If you live in NYC, then I would probably call to upgrade to 35/20 (NYC only tier, for now).
  17. K

    New HD channels in June...

    I had the same dream. I would really like to see Breaking Bad and Mad Men in HD, two of the best shows on TV, right up there with Dexter, Rome, etc. I'm told the next round of additions will be this fall. Aside from NBATV HD, Verizon hasn't released any other names to employees, hence no leaks.
  18. K

    FiOS and Tivo???

    Verizon FiOS uses QAM to deliver its channels, just like digital cable. In fact, the coax output signal from the ONT is no different than a digital cable signal. Verizon is able to provide more HD channels at higher bitrates (higher quality) because they don't waste any of their TV capacity on...
  19. K

    New HD channels in June...

    Verizon is a few days ahead of schedule. The channels should launch today in PA and/or OR/WA.
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    Call Monday to upgrade your Internet

    Verizon "officially" released upgrade details on their forums right here.
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    Fios and Tivo

    The $499 offer for a TivoHD+lifetime (no future fees) apparently expires at midnight tonight. The "add to cart" link is is dead as of early afternoon. The promotion page is still up, but you have to call 877-289-8486 and mention the "Father’s Day offer." New (non-existing) TiVo customers...
  22. K

    Fios and Tivo

    It's new. The offer expires June 20. More information here.
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    Switch to FIOS from Dish

    If you are already using Verizon's Actiontec router and don't mind it, then I see no reason to switch. If it were me, though, I would have the installer connect the ethernet cable and call to provision it (simply connecting it is not enough; they have to call to switch you over from coax to...
  24. K

    Fios and Tivo

    Just a tip for those considering the TivoHD for FiOS... TiVo is running a "Father's Day" promotion through June 20. Through this offer, you can get a TivoHD with lifetime service -- no monthly fees ever -- for $499 with free shipping. Click this link. You will need to register (create an...
  25. K

    Switch to FIOS from Dish

    You may want to run CAT5/CAT6 network cable to the point inside your home, opposite to where the ONT will be installed. That way, you can ask the installer to use ethernet WAN (Internet) on your ONT instead of coax WAN (Internet). The benefit of this is that it allows you use any router you...
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