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Post by econ on May 25, 2012 7:23:17 GMT -5
I currently have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HDC DVR. The unit is extremely slow and sometimes doesn't fast forward during playback.I'm thinking of bringing it back to Time Warner,but the question is,do they have a different unit which works better?
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Post by econ on Mar 30, 2011 10:13:09 GMT -5
I have DSL.Unfortunately the plazas I am located have deals with Verizon that force me to use them.And yes it was a big deal operating for 2 days without internet service.The entire plaza was out. I am happy to hear that you have few problems with Fios. You have answered a major concern of mine
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Post by econ on Mar 30, 2011 9:17:10 GMT -5
I am looking forward to Verizon Fios coming to Colonie. However, I am concerned about Verizon service. I currently have stores that use Verizon internet service.I have found Verizon to be very slow when a problem arises.I recently had a 2 day outage of internet service at one of my stores before it was corrected.This has occurred at my other stores also. And if you have a problem during the weekend, don't even bother calling.As a Time Warner customer at my residence I have never had such a problem. This is a factor I will consider when I have a choice between Verizon and Time Warner.
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Post by econ on Aug 31, 2010 13:35:47 GMT -5
I have a Weingard OTA. I currently have a single cable wire going to one TV.If I split the cable and run wire to 2 TVs, will I get any less a picture quality(ie pixilization)?
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Post by econ on Jun 11, 2010 15:16:20 GMT -5
Sounds like the same "someone" I have living with me
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Post by econ on Mar 16, 2010 23:20:51 GMT -5
I actually found the solution.I hit settings and at the bottom scrolled to Audio,then to Audio Coding and switched from HDMI to Dolby Digital and now I again have surround sound.Don't know why but it works
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Post by econ on Mar 16, 2010 22:40:08 GMT -5
My 8300HD just got the new software.While it's generally working,I can't seem to get my rear speakers to work on any programing coming through the receiver.Is anybody else experiencing this problem and is there a solution to get back surround sound?
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Post by econ on Mar 12, 2010 9:21:02 GMT -5
I agree.This new software is a major step back.My 3250HD was updated and I too hope that TW doesn't update the 8300s.What is particularly annoying is if you want to see what's on and you press menu you get 3 options.Program guide,Find Shows and Settings from which you then have to make a choice.SLOW.SLOW.SLOW.And there is no option to allow you to see what's on 3 days from now.
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Post by econ on Jan 20, 2010 8:21:16 GMT -5
can you dvr the programming?
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Post by econ on Dec 21, 2009 9:57:05 GMT -5
FACTS ABOUT FOX'S NEGOTIATIONS WITH TWC
Apparently one of the networks Time Warner is negotiating with is Fox.As it stands right now after Dec 31, if negotiations fail we will not be seeing Fox on Time Warner.Following is an argument Fox gives in their negotiations with Time Warner Over Thanksgiving weekend, Time Warner Cable (TWC) unleashed an advertising blitz announcing its intention to “get tough” with programmers by refusing to pay fair value compensation for content. The campaign masquerades as a grassroots effort to enlist viewer participation. But unfortunately it is full of distortions. Here are the biggest Myths and Facts from this campaign.
Myth: If programmers weren’t asking for fair value compensation, consumers’ cable rates would be lower.
Fact: Cable companies have been raising rates on consumers for years. In good economic times, rates have gone up. In the recent recession, rates have still gone up. Even if Fox does not receive fair value compensation for its content cable bills will still go up. In fact, in some markets Time Warner Cable has announced 20% rate increases while simultaneously threatening to “get tough” with programmers.
Myth: TWC provides its customers broadcast network signals for free as part of their basic cable package, so it’s not right for TWC to have to pay for something it gives away.
Fact: TWC actually charges a significant fee for broadcast networks as part of their Basic Cable package. In fact, on TWC’s own pricing guide, “Broadcast” is broken out as a separate line item. TWC charges its subscribers as much as $36 per month for the 6 broadcast networks. Not one penny of that is being shared with Fox.
Myth: If cable companies like TWC pay fair value for the programming provided by broadcasters and other content providers, it will “force” them to raise cable fees for consumers.
Fact: TWC is a successful, profitable business (thanks in part to the money they make off of broadcasters’ content). It can surely afford to fairly compensate broadcasters for that content without raising rates. Just how profitable is TWC? TWC’s operating profit in 2008 exceeded $6 billion. TWC is on track to finish 2009 with nearly $2 billion in free cash flow – up 20 percent over the previous year. So far this year, TWC has generated more than $8 billion in subscription revenues from video alone and its programming costs represent only 22% of those revenues. In the past quarter alone, TWC generated monthly service revenues of $69 per month per video subscriber, while its average programming cost per subscriber was $26. That is a profit contribution of more than $43 per video sub per month. Overall, the company achieved an operating profit margin of 36% in its last reported quarter.
Myth: The compensation being sought by programmers like FOX is “exorbitant” and “unreasonable.”
Fact: The compensation being sought for the FOX stations is entirely reasonable. According to SNL Kagan, the equitable rate FOX is proposing for all its networks is in the same ballpark as what Time Warner pays for ONE cable network, ESPN. In fact, based on the comparable cost of our programming, the Fox stations could charge $4-5 per subscriber per month. FOX spends more than ESPN, which gets about $4 per subscriber per month. TNT gets $1 per subscriber, but spends about 80% less on programming than FOX. And if one looks at the ratings FOX and its stations get relative to cable networks, the value would actually be closer to $10 per subscriber. Moreover, FOX attracts more viewers than the five most expensive cable networks combined (ESPN, TNT, USA, ESPN2 and NFL Net). The bottom line is that the Fox stations feature some of the nation’s most-watched programming with shows such as 24, American Idol, House, Glee, and The Simpsons, as well as the most compelling sports on television with the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and NASCAR. The price being asked for as compensation for all this value is extremely reasonable.
Myth: Broadcasters like FOX are already receiving fair compensation for their programming.
Fact: The broadcast television business is suffering because broadcast networks are competing on an uneven playing field with cable networks. Cable networks have two streams of revenue: advertising and fees paid by distributors. Broadcasters like FOX have the single stream of advertising. This has allowed cable networks like ESPN to get a leg up to purchase the rights to content like Monday Night Football and The BCS Championship Series – which means that tens of millions of Americans who can’t afford or choose not to subscribe to cable miss this event programming. The future of free, over-the-air broadcast programming requires broadcasters to compete on a level playing field – which means getting fair value compensation from cable companies like Time Warner Cable.
Myth: Consumers want cable companies like Time Warner Cable to “get tough” with programmers.
Fact: Time Warner Cable has established a successful business by getting tough with programmers. What matters to consumers is uninterrupted access to the programming they love at reasonable prices. That is why Congress has consistently stood by the principle that carriage agreements between distributors and programmers should be negotiated directly between the two parties. Achieving a fair agreement will mean that TWC subscribers will not suffer a service disruption. And, as importantly, it will contribute to the long-term strength and stability of over-the-air broadcasting, which is of vital importance to tens of millions of American households.
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Post by econ on Dec 13, 2009 22:15:52 GMT -5
Is anyone else experiencing audio problems on TNT channel 1827. Sound goes out every 10 minutes or so for about 5 seconds.
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Post by econ on Dec 4, 2009 12:07:17 GMT -5
I'm sure that Time Warner has our costs in mind when negotiating prices with various networks.I know that if TW drops a channel that we the subscriber will see an instant reduction in our bills.YEAH RIGHT.The only way we the customer won't get screwed is if cable companies like Time Warner have competition for our dollar.Until VIOS comes to town,Time Warner can name their price and we will pay it because we have no choice.The deal Comcast is making to purchase NBC is just the kind of deal we should be afraid of and complain about.Time Warner is all about their bottom line no matter how they try to paint the picture.
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Post by econ on Dec 2, 2009 11:19:28 GMT -5
The G series and S series are virtually the same with the following exceptions 1.LAN port on the G,not on the S 2.THX mode on the G,not on the S.I find the THX mode on the G too dark and don't use it 3.PC input on the G,not on the S 4.A few other very minor things There is about a $200 difference between the 2 series
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Post by econ on Nov 27, 2009 15:03:47 GMT -5
For what it's worth..I got the 54" Viera G10 about 3 weeks ago and the picture is unbelievably good.It looks like the Amazon offer is only good on their 42" and 46" models.Amazon's price is a little higher than some of the other on line sites,but with the TiVo thrown in for free,this is a good deal
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Post by econ on Oct 28, 2009 22:15:39 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input on my question about Plasma TVS.I've got the Panasonic Viera TC-54G10 being delivered on Monday.From what I've read I shouldn't do any 4X3 viewing for the first 100 hrs or so and I'm going to burn a break-in DVD from a file on the AVS Forum as Skaggs recommended.Any other thoughts on breaking this TV in?
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