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    Simple.TV DVR

    So, anyone picking up the Simple.TV DVR? I figure most of us already have a ROKU and OTA. This little box (plus a USB 2.0 hard drive) gives a cheap DVR solution. https://www.simple.tv/overview $149, plus subscription ($49/yr or $149 lifetime) Supports iOS, Roku and PC browsers using...
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    Merlin

    So did anyone actually watch this show? I tried to Tivo it, but missed some of the 2nd episode because Golf ran late. Great way to start off a new series. And I notice its not being rebroadcast, and its not available online. Maybe I'll just pass on this show. (Sorry, this should be under NBC)
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    No NASCAR for 12 weeks after today

    Maybe someday they will figure out why the stands aren't selling out. Oh well, at least we'll get to see the last few weeks on ABC. NASCAR has really gone downhill since they don't race to the finish with the new rules anyway... Whoever made the rule of not racing to the checkered flag was...
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    No HD DVD players at Best Buy

    Well, was looking for an HD DVD player today at Best Buy with my stock of gift cards. I was hoping for maybe a left over open box combo unit or something, but no luck. I asked the blue shirt for an HD DVD player, and she said "blu-ray player?". I said "No, HD DVD player". She said they...
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    If analog shutoff is delayed...

    What is going to happen to the channels that have already stopped broadcasting their digital signal who are switching frequencies, waiting for an analog frequency to free up so they can start broadcasting at the new frequency? Are these channels just going to be off the air until the gov't...
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    Important - FyreTV Beta Testers - Stress Test Tonight 10PM EST!

    Reposting this from an email, but its important that all beta testers join in tonight! The last load test only had 100-ish users, not nearly enough. There are a lot of beta testers from SatelliteGuys, so we need to get out there and help support this test!!! -John Server Load Tests...
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    Did Netflix price increase include HD DVD?

    So does the $2/mo Blu-Ray price increase also apply to HD DVD? Just wondering, as I'm not currently a Netflix subscriber, if I reactivated my account if I would be charged extra for my HD DVDs? -John
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    Apex DT250 now at Best Buy

    Just FYI, the new digital converter box with S-Video APEX DT250 is now available at Best Buy. Apex - Digital-to-Analog Converter for Analog TVs - DT250 Just a warning tho, initial reviews have not been good on this one. One bug so far has been that Zoom doesn't work on HD content, so if a...
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    No more NASCAR until Sept...

    So, what to do until NASCAR returns to OTA in September? Might have to start watching INDY car or something. :) Anything else out there OTA to fill the gap? -John
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    New $99 Roku player (Plays Netflix WatchNow!)

    The Netflix Player by Roku | Netflix Instantly on your TV Check it out, you can now order the new Roku box for $99.99. And with the 8.99 Netflix subscription, you get unlimited WatchNow downloads! The box even has HD support, even though there are no HD movies currently available. Looks...
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    I've just gone CED! :)

    Just picked up a former RCA employee's CED collection. It consisted of 7 CED players (5 working), 975 or so titles, 43 styluses, and various other CED items. :) Quite the collection. It filled a Grand Caravan and an Isuzu Axiom! Just a little background for those who don't know anything...
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    Digital Converter questions...

    Just a couple questions. First, do all the converter boxes support the "squeeze" mode? Basically this allows a widescreen TV to keep the 16:9 aspect ratio, even though the input source is only 4:3. ie: everyone is tall and skinny, and the picture is full screen. I know the insignia box...
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    Insignia NS-DXA1 Converter Box

    Looks like Best Buy will have their own brand of converter box. Not cheap either at $60. Insignia® - Digital-to-Analog Converter for Analog TVs - NS-DXA1 Typical specs, RF in, RF out, composite video out, stereo audio out. Features EPG, auto tune, and is coupon eligible. -John
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    Second guessing my Tivo HD

    Just ordered a Tivo HD unit earlier this week, and is supposed to arrive on the 15th. Right now I have OTA only, but as seeing how many HD channels DirecTV is adding, I am wondering if I made the right choice? I'm torn right now. For now, I'm happy with OTA only. But with all the new...
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    No Starz/Anchor Bay titles on Netflix?

    So is Netflix ever going to start carrying the Starz Blu-Ray titles? Haloween, Dawn of the Dead, Evil Dead 2, etc... Strange, since they seem to carry almost all HD & BR titles. Does Blockbuster carry these titles? -John
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    DVD Recorder Question

    Just wondering, I purchased a Magnavox DVD recorder (same as the Philips line). If you record two shows back to back on different channels, it will cut off about 2 minutes of the second show. ie: ch 2 from 8-8:30, ch 11 from 8:30-9. The second recording will actually be from 8:32-9. Do all...
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    Who here just uses OTA?

    Just curious how many people here just have OTA, no cable or sat? Asking because I am thinking of dropping FiOS TV and am trying to decide if I can live with OTA only? I think ESPN and my RSN would be the biggest channels I would miss, but I didn't have them when I was with Voom, so maybe not.
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    New IMG Guide Data question

    I have a HD DVR and 2 SD boxes. The DVR has 14 days worth of guide data, but the two SD boxes only have 3 days worth. I am on the new IMG. Is it supposed to be this way? Does anyone know how to get the 14 days of data on the SD boxes? I called Vz and had them reset the boxes, but it...
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    DSLReports: IMG Bugs and missing features FAQ

    For those upgraded to the new IMG, this link contains all the bugs and missing features from the old guide. It's quite a list! IMG Bugs and missing features FAQ - dslreports.com
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    Microsoft Watch: I want my Microsoft TV!

    Microsoft Watch - Games & Consumer - I Want My Microsoft TV! Great article about the new guide! -John
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    Paramount now HD DVD exclusive!

    BIG BIG News! Paramount is now HD DVD exclusive starting with Blades of Glory! ABC News: Bye Bye, Blu-Ray: HD DVD Scores with Paramount, DreamWorks Bit titles like Transformers and Shrek The Third are now only HD DVD! -John Here's a link to the official press release... Viacom
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    Guide V2.0: Better or Worse?

    Just trying to get a feel for what people thing of the new program guide for FiOS. I've been pretty vocal about not liking the new guide, and I've got some backlash for it (on other sites). Just wondering what everyone here thinks. Only vote if you actually have the new guide, please! :)...
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    Got the new guide last night... YUCK!

    Looks like Verizon pushed the new guide last night. It's pretty horrible from a useage standpoint. Everything seems slower. Page Up/Down are no longer useful. Can't delete channels from the program guide. Very slow VOD browsing. It's like going back to Comcast's SA8300 all over again...
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    I am NOT looking forward to this new guide!

    Ugh, looks like the new guide will be pushed to me tonight. Ugh. Verizon has even sent out an email with a document (a FAQ) detailing all the features that don't work, and are missing from the new guide that are in the old guide. http://promo.verizon.com/cache/_docs/FiosTVfaqs.pdf Not...
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    PS3 file sharing

    I'm trying to setup media streaming to my PS3 from my Windows XP system. I have Windows Media Center 11 running, and have almost everything working, except MP4 video files. I can play them, but I can not get them to be added into my library. I have installed the WMP extender and ffdshow...
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