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I had a message from John Weatherford, senior VP and GM to call him a couple of weeks ago - said he had some ideas but did not elaborate. John does not like...
The info on WPBA is interesting, but what's known about the other PBS station WGTV? Do they have HD plans? I notice that they are the only over the air station...
It looks like it may be 2 years or longer before GPTV goes digital. They have both technical (statewide network of stations) and financial hurdles to overcome....
The FCC database still indicates that they are at construction permit status, and if you dig into the appllications for extensions, you will see that the delay...
I think last I heard there was a waiting list to get the Charter DVR in Atlanta... is that still the case? When will it be available? Also, what DVR will they...
When I left GPB (WGTV) at the end of 2004 they had no plans for HD. Eddie Thompson <eddie2108@...> wrote: The FCC database still indicates that they are...
I notice that Comcast has again unmapped all the digital simulcast channels on the 6412, at least in my area (Decatur served by Stone Mountain head end). I...
According to my 6412 box message last week.. I was to get the improved I-guide on 8/2/05. It still looks the same to me, has anyone else noticed a difference? ...
Also for the 6402's. Until 8/2, my one 6402 still had the old 60 minute guide. ... ____________________________________________________ Start your day with...
From the AVSForum: "DIRECTV to launch HD locals and MPEG-4 box Nov 1st This was revealed in their 2nd quarter conference call. It affects the first 12 HD...
Hello all, I was thinking about getting an eyeTV 500, which records OTA HDTV or Clear QAM Digital Cable. Are the local channels (or others) in the clear for...
No update for me.. but other friends were saying they went from the old orange/red guide to the new blue one with icons.. so I guess it was just a global msg...
Nov 1 was never stated as a hard date. What was said was 'early November'. Some folks at AVS have taken this to mean Nov. 1, but not me. Also it was said...
Since it does not have a cable card I would think twice about this product. Richard Fisher, http://www.mastertechtv.com ISF and HAA Certified, Factory...
The eyeTV 500 works fine on the Comcast system. I have one hooked up now. It is able to pick up all of the DTV (Clear QAM) channels that they broadcast that...
They are almost the only game in town since they are the preferred repair shop for most major brands. My experience with them has been that they are pleasant...
seems like my current situation follows that reputation....it's taking weeks upon weeks, and the estimate just went up another $200....frustrating. ... From:...
Just stopped in the Smyrna office yesterday, even the clerk there said that they expected them late last year, but they just keep being delayed. She did not...
I checked as well... still not available for Lawrenceville so I ordered the Sony HD DVR. They also do not have cable cards, back ordered they say... ARGH! ...
... preferred repair shop for most ... Once upon a time there used to be 4 service centers trying to be the jack of all brands ferociously competing with each...
Oleus, We took on that model of RCA for a client and that was the last one. It is very difficult to service, typically very expensive and the sales volume on...
i'm not blaming them for the delays, i was just saying my current experience seems to fall in line with what everyone has been telling me, even some people i...
hmm..Mastertech sounds like the route i should have gone. If Norman's says they ultimately can't fix the TV (which at this rate would not surprise me at all)...
... In general I suppose that would be the perception of the typical consumer as most units are repaired at the quoted price which is typically nothing more...
Oleus, Unfortunately we won't take on that unit for all the reasons stated. I doubt they will tell you they can't fix it but there is always the possibility...
yeah that's pretty much what i was figuring, we were just so happy to be getting off relatively cheap that when the second estimate came it kind of took the...
Thanks to all for the responses... sounds like I am stuck with DirecTV. Hopefully their MPEG4 conversion will improve their picture quality and give them...
I'm in the same boat as you Jose! Hoping MPEG 4 will solve my green push on all my sets. I've moved in the past month and it's still there. I know it's not...