Dealing with Comcast
#41
I got a promo letter saying they would waive the upgrade fee if I got it before the 14th. Beyond that I'm not sure; I think it may add $7/mo but I didn't really care; from what I see it's worth it. With the older box we were limited to 2 recording at the same time and that's driven me nuts on Sundays (mainly) when I wanted to watch PBS, CBS, Red Wings, etc. all at the same time. Now the limit is 6 and I can fast-forward thru ads.
#42
Thanks for the feedback. I have been out of the industry for a while and my interest revolves around the tech side which is usually is visible in picture quality. Most of the bells and whistle stuff exists in the cloud.
#43
I got a promo letter saying they would waive the upgrade fee if I got it before the 14th. Beyond that I'm not sure; I think it may add $7/mo but I didn't really care; from what I see it's worth it. With the older box we were limited to 2 recording at the same time and that's driven me nuts on Sundays (mainly) when I wanted to watch PBS, CBS, Red Wings, etc. all at the same time. Now the limit is 6 and I can fast-forward thru ads.
#44
For us, we had an older DVR. The X1 DVR is any room compatible, so I can watch something on the DVR regardless of where I am or Cindy is. We couldn't do that with the previous model we had. Can also start a recording from any of the boxes, or even online when not in the house.
#45
Here's a sample of the voice commands you can do with the X1 . . . and they actually work really well.
COMMANDS
WATCH .........
SHOW ..........
RECORD ........
LAUNCH ........
GUIDE
WHAT SHOULD I WATCH
WHAT’S ON NOW?
#46
Dave, I liked the X1 so much i got two.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
#47
Originally Posted by Zippy' timestamp='1458151368' post='23910460
Thanks for the feedback. I have been out of the industry for a while and my interest revolves around the tech side which is usually is visible in picture quality. Most of the bells and whistle stuff exists in the cloud.
Here's a sample of the voice commands you can do with the X1 . . . and they actually work really well.
COMMANDS
WATCH .........
SHOW ..........
RECORD ........
LAUNCH ........
GUIDE
WHAT SHOULD I WATCH
WHAT’S ON NOW?
#48
Dave, I liked the X1 so much i got two.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
#49
I haven't used the voice commands.
#50
Originally Posted by boltonblue' timestamp='1458214751' post='23911232
Dave, I liked the X1 so much i got two.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
The voice part is nice but surprisingly I've found we rarely use it.
Another element is the ability to record on either unit and play back on either box.
All of my recording show up on both boxes.
One thing I do not like is when cable goes out you can't play back any recorded programs. Grrrr.
another little nice thing.
pause a program to go do something else, get distracted for a while and the unit flips into screen saver mode to keep from burning your screen.
of course it also meant no internet access as well.
with nothing to do had to actually talk to wife.