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  1. berck

    Dish vs. U-Verse (AT&T Fiber)

    I got AT&T to come back out and replace the DVR. The installer said that it happens all the time. I should have said something when I saw the first installer working it because I had seen the issue pop up a couple of times, but went away. As a side note, the DVR box actually will put out an R G...
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    Dish vs. U-Verse (AT&T Fiber)

    I've had both. I much prefer UVerse's channel line up over anybody else. They have nearly an HD channel for every channel. What I didn't like aobut UVerse was two things... 1) Their DVR box is very sensitive to HDCP issues. When I called about the problem, the tech support guy in India swore up...
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    Delayed response in menu

    Even if the units do this 'auto-reboot', it doesn't seem like it does. My system will still get laggy at times, and the only way to clear it is with a reboot. Heck, last night the unit froze just after two shows started recording and we were watching another channel. Just wouldn't respond to...
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    Dropping Directv for Xfinity X1

    Hmm, I know the DVR unit supports 1080p, but my bedroom unit is a 720p. I haven't tried the secondary unit doing 1080p. It's possible that those units don't really support it yet.
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    Dropping Directv for Xfinity X1

    A couple of draw backs versus Dish. 1) No pausing of live TV with the additional unit. Plays DVR files just fine until the last five minute. No skipping ahead from that point on. 2) X1 DVR has a much smaller HD inside. We used to be able to store whole seasons of five+ shows with the Hopper...
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    Comcast High Speed Interet and Cable

    Try downloading a digital copy from iTunes sometime. I've seen my speeds vary between 30 to 12Mbps. The more I download the slower it goes too. Meanwhile, the speed tests will show that I get a full 50-60Mbps connection. The same test on my parents Charter connection ran at near full bandwidth...
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    Xfinity's X1

    Not an option unless it's another DVR box. You can only pause on recorded shows, on demand, but no live TV.
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    Delayed response in menu

    Yep, I experience this too. I some times forget to do the once a week reboot. Frustrating that they have moved the restart option. I thought they deleted it, but I found Device Settings > Power Preferences. I used to just unplug the power cable at one point because the front power button doesn't...
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    Delayed response in menu

    Yes, lots of times. It's been getting better. I highly suggest rebooting the DVR box at least once a week.
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    Comcast High Speed Interet and Cable

    Since they charge $10/month for rental, I highly suggest that you go the ownership method and save the money. They will take care of it for you on the install. If you get a SB6121, you'll be limited to 105Mbps. The 6141 can go up to 150Mbps (maybe faster too). My issue with Comcast's internet...
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    Comcast pixelation on HD only

    My initial guess would be a weak signal. I'm aware that some boxes will tell you the signal level received by the box. Now, when they installed my setup, they installed an amplifier. The guy told me it was a known issue and that without it, I would have problems. When I have seen the pixelation...
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    What cable do I need?

    Looks like you need a reverse polarity TNC type cable. http://www.rushcables.com/RP-TNC-Male-to-RP-TNC-Female-195-Coax-p/ARS-28-115-003.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiAjNemBRCgp_vymcvVym0SJACRp_UZ1mv2BIrXBMWOhz1Q49g_UztqBIR6Egk2aPSpGjaZFRoCl0Xw_wcB
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    Uverse Internet

    I just saw this. Yes, you can route your internet from the Uverse modem to the Netgear. There is a setting within the Uverse modem. You can also turn the 11n off if you like, but you won't be able to view all the channels through a computer or tablet unless you use the Uverse wifi. Your private...
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    MacBook Pro

    If you don't mind a refurbished model (you can get the same warranty and AppleCare too), you can save nearly another $100. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac If you want to buy AppleCare (which I would highly suggest for a refurb), I would get it through B&H Photo. They sell...
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    X1 Questions

    1: Don't know. I would just like to get what I've subscribed to, but it appears only Dish has that option. 2: Yes, there is a red dot on the show in the guide on the far left side. You may have to go over 30minutes to see it depending on the length of hte name of the show. 3: Easy is a...
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    xfinity triple play

    I believe the triple play deal requires a special cable modem for the phone. You'd probably be better to do the double play option and go with a VOIP phone. You can by your own modem that way and don't have to pay the $10/month modem rental fee. As far as Xfinity TV and internet (I only have...
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    Any secret codes on the X one box

    Excellent! It's also a quick link to getting to live TV
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    Xfinity's X1

    That would be a great one. I wish I had an answer for it. FYI: The 30 second / 15 second features are not programmed into the remote. They program the DVR/STB to accept those buttons as those values. I had replaced one of the remotes already and didn't have to reprogram it.
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    Customers sue Comcast for turning routers into public Wi-fi hotspots

    Hmm, doesn't work. I don't have an Xfinity Wireless Gateway. It comes by default with the Xfinity X1 DVR. Although, it is possible that it's my neighbors. It's a bit strong. Maybe the X1 doesn't have it built in. Looks like the 'Wave' of the future will be built with lots of interfering Comcast...
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    AT&T and Verizon say 4 mbps is fast enough to be called "broadband"

    AT&T Uverse uses 6Mbps to stream their content (the speed can be viewed from their boxes). 4Mbps maybe sufficient to stream a Netflix HD stream, it's not as good of quality that I see coming from Uverse, Comcast, Dish, Direct, HD streams.
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    Customers sue Comcast for turning routers into public Wi-fi hotspots

    I own my own modem, but this still happens. The new X1 dvr box comes with modem/router/wifi built in. It's separate from my normal internet connection. I noticed shortly after they installed it that we had a very strong xfinitywifi signal in our house now. Since the homes are close together...
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    Any secret codes on the X one box

    Diag menu: Hold down Exit button for 5 seconds hit down arrow twice push 2 button 30 second skip programming: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-program-a-30-second-skip-button-for-xfinity-x1/
  23. berck

    Xfinity's X1

    I've been using the X1 system here in California since August. I've been very disappointed with their boxes. I've used Dish, Direct, U-Verse and now X1. By far, the X1 system is the worst of them all. The interface is fine, it's the hardware that I keep having problems with. Many times I get...
  24. berck

    Ender's Game

    I always find it difficult to watch a movie about based on a book having read the book first. I had the benefit of having not read the book before seeing the movie. I enjoyed the movie very much, and my son, who had read the book, filled in some gaps. After watching the movie, I read the book...
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    Revolution

    The only show I watched on NBC. I wish it didn't get cancelled.