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  1. skakusha

    Attention VOOMers switching to cable!

    Try This For Analog Audio on Moto 6412 It happens on one of the inputs on the Motorla 6412. Hit "Swap" and then enter the analog channel and you should be fine with the audio via fiber optic. It does not occur when you record, but it happens when watching "Live" TV. try this and let me know...
  2. skakusha

    VOOMERS already switched to another Satellite service (not Cable), happy with HD?

    I posted a very lengthy reply in terms of what I discovered as I researched Comcast, DirecTV, and Dish in my local forum. You can view my comments here: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=456367#post456367
  3. skakusha

    Great News - Voom Is Here To Stay!!

    Great News! This is great news. . . Good to hear that Voom will survive. This is a good day for all Voomers! :D
  4. skakusha

    The most telling sign I've seen so far regarding Voom's fate?

    I went to BrandsMart today and spoke to my buddy that has sold me my last three televisions. WPBInstalls comments are correct, except for the end of the promo as Thrave has already mentioned. The promo is still active and I have seen commercials this evening during prime time. The new...
  5. skakusha

    Voom Alive! --- 21 days & counting (post sale of Rainbow 1)

    Voom Not Paying Advertising! I subscribe to www.ilovehdtv.com, and get programming guides delivered via e-mail on a daily basis, except for today. The following qoute is from an e-mail sent out today as the explanation for no guide: "The Grid Guide and the Daily Program Guide (email) have...
  6. skakusha

    The most telling sign I've seen so far regarding Voom's fate?

    I am not sure where to post this, but I just had my Voom satellite dish upgraded to a 24" this afternoon. The installer arrived on time and upgraded my dish. He told me that it has been business as usual, and that he has installs scheduled for up to two weeks out. Voom called me before the...
  7. skakusha

    The most telling sign I've seen so far regarding Voom's fate?

    When I bought my TV there in May, I recieved a $500 mail in rebate, which I just cashed last week. It should have been paid in 8 to 10 weeks, but I had to make a few calls to ensure that I recieved it. The $500 was paid by Voom. . . not Brandsmart.
  8. skakusha

    The most telling sign I've seen so far regarding Voom's fate?

    I will try to pass by Brandsmart tonight, and post back any information. If i run late at work, I will go tomorrow at lunch time and check things out. By the way, a Voom installer is coming by my house tomorrow to upgrade my satellite dish. I will find a thread, amongst the many, to post any...
  9. skakusha

    The End of VOOM?

    I am sure we will not hear about this deal on HDNews, but I wish we would. It would be nice if they made a statement, or posted something in the guide. Damn, I need the SuperBowl in HD. I think I still have an old OTA box in my closet.
  10. skakusha

    The End of VOOM?

    Let's face it. . . E* nor D* care that much about us. As I search for my new HD provider I am thinking about cost and content. Also with the new Motorola DVr's, Tivo's contract ending with D* in 2005, etc. I would like a lease option, but I don't think that is availbe for satellite providers. No...
  11. skakusha

    The End of VOOM?

    If Dish did not buy subs then this would not hold up. As far as we know now, they only bought the satellite. Plus the agreement was for two years of VaVa Voom service. NO Voom, no Va Va Voom package, thus no commitment. Worst case scenario it is prorated monthly over two years, but this should...
  12. skakusha

    The End of VOOM?

    Where do I go? Well, I guess it is time to research the next best option. I have DirecTV but only SD programming, and no HD. I have two SD Tivo's now so I am used to DirecTV. I am wondering if the aquisition of Rainbow 1 means great PQ on Dish. If so perhaps the switch is worth it. I love my...
  13. skakusha

    New info in SEC doc filed 9/2

    I think we can tie Voom's new pricing model released over the summer, to it's decline in new subscribers. Marketing campaigns often test the market threshold, and then adapt to get the desired response. I know that Voom needs to make more money, but there is always a business threshold. I...
  14. skakusha

    Who is going to Win the HD War?

    Things Tham Make You Go HMMMMMM. . . . If there were no HD war, then HD DVR's like HD Tivo for D*, and E*'s model would not exist. If you check the net, you will see that HD DVR's were, and is, a big deal. If there were no HD War then why would D* up the number of HD games covered when you...
  15. skakusha

    Transparent Surf Bar, Do you like it or not?

    Love the Transperacy Feature Sean, I think the recommendations you have are great. BTW, I noticed that when you use transperancy for the surf bar, the closed caption does the same. I have shown other fellow Voomers this feature and they love it. It is a pain to get it working now, especially...
  16. skakusha

    New Subscribers Who Are NOT Yet Installed Please Read This.

    I just got a call that I am getting an install tomorrow at noon. Thats odd, but it makes my day.
  17. skakusha

    VOOM Has A New Distributor! $500 Rebate on HDTV's

    They moved my insatll to tomorrow afternoon. Yes! I have to read up on what needs to be done. I spoke to the installer about a separte line from antennae and not using diplexer. He said therer will be an extra charge and that the diplexer should be used.
  18. skakusha

    New Subscribers Who Are NOT Yet Installed Please Read This.

    The following is the text I get from My Voom when I Log-in: "We are unable to schedule or display your installation appointment at this time. Please call 1.800.GET.VOOM if you need information regarding your installation appointment. If you have not already bought VOOM, please return to...
  19. skakusha

    New Subscribers Who Are NOT Yet Installed Please Read This.

    The information on my Voom login says Never installed and asks me to set-up my Voom service. I do have an account number, but it wants me to choose equipment and package. When I call Voom they have the correct info. and install date. The CSR told me that this does not work correctly for...
  20. skakusha

    What should VOOM do to attract more customers?

    The poll is two pronged question. What can Voom do to attract customers? 1) one way to answer relates to marketing, distribution, sales, and promos 2) second way to answer relates to programming and channel line-ups. If people do not know what or who Voom is, then the programming line-up is...
  21. skakusha

    What should VOOM do to attract more customers?

    This is easy and cheap to do. T-Shirts cost nothing and are great promos. You would be surprised how cheap it is to get brand name polos with a full color logo. Even though I cancelled my Tivo HD order, I still got a complimentary shirt with the TivoHD logo. :)
  22. skakusha

    VOOM Has A New Distributor! $500 Rebate on HDTV's

    I had a Voom installed ordered over two weeks ago, thus the early date of May21st. Considering how long it will take to install, you have a faster turn around time then I do. I ordered Voom before the Brandsmart deal, and Voom was very easy about making the change and keeping my previous install...
  23. skakusha

    What should VOOM do to attract more customers?

    Please check out the thread I started at: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=13725 I think this is a good start. The Voom CSR told me that this kind of promotion is occurring in different regions throughout the country. If you read some of my posts there, you will also see that...
  24. skakusha

    VOOM Has A New Distributor! $500 Rebate on HDTV's

    Both of my Tivo's are D* integrated receivers. I would need to go out and buy a Tivo 2 stand alone box. I bought a ReplayTV over the weekend to try it out, but the interface is nothing like that of Tivo. I was curious to see the 480p output or ReplayTV. It is also easy to move shows on to a...
  25. skakusha

    VOOM Has A New Distributor! $500 Rebate on HDTV's

    Thanks! Voom ads were all over the place and on at least 50+ TV sets. They had a high end room with all Sony's, the biggest being 82", where it was wall to wall Voom. It was pretty cool. Big difference form Sears. I played with the controls and noticed some of the things posted in these...