ssmatik
join:2008-01-11
Phoenix, AZ | [AZ] Free HDTV in Arizona?
I have an Explorer 2200 from Cox. From searching around it appears that I need to exchange this box for a different one and pay more to get the "free" hdtv stations that are offered. Is this correct? |
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GameRadio
join:2008-04-12
Mesa, AZ | Yes and no.
Yes as in you don't pay an HD service fee (yet thought don't be surprised if they do soon since they are upping the rates on cable tv)
But you do have to pay $6 for the HD box rental fee. |
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robertfl
Premium
join:2005-10-10
Mary Esther, FL | soon, the 2000 series won't be supported. (as there old)
your better off getting a 4240 or a DVR.
(this is what the rep told me when i was swapping for an HD dvr at the FWB office)
-Rob |
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ssmatik
join:2008-01-11
Phoenix, AZ | I already have TIVO. Is the 4240 a HD model? Will that just add 6 bucks to my bill? |
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ajwees41
join:2002-05-10
Omaha, NE | what model is your tivo? you know the non hd tivo's will not get the HD channels even using a hd cable box? |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
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said by ssmatik  :I already have TIVO. Is the 4240 a HD model? Will that just add 6 bucks to my bill? Actually it'll add $9/mo to your bill if you go for the dvr as you get nicked extra there too for hd so in effect you're at what direct tv charges for their hd.
free hd? hardly.
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needforspeed59
Cruise Ship Just Passing Through
join:2001-05-02
Glendale, AZ | reply to ssmatik
It's $6 extra if you trade in your SD box for an HD.
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
Gainesville, FL | reply to ssmatik
If you have a TV with a QAM tuner you should be able to get your local stations and anything that's not a premium/pay service without a cable box, in HD.
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AZwldcats
Ummm That's Right
join:2001-02-20
Tucson, AZ
clubs:
| said by joako :If you have a TV with a QAM tuner you should be able to get your local stations and anything that's not a premium/pay service without a cable box, in HD. You will only be able to get what is Free OTA as a clear Qam, No ESPN, History etc.... |
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Memorex
@cox.net
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You will only be able to get what is Free OTA
Unfortunately you will also see all of the "spam" (shopping, hard sell infomercials, local access and other related similar channels) which is also sent in clear QAM. I wish it were limited to just OTA channels. I wouldn't have to go through the TV's setup menu and disable all of the other junk. |
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maxpower
join:2006-10-09
Providence, RI
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June 28th, @07:00PM
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Unfortunately you will also see all of the "spam" (shopping, hard sell infomercials, local access and other related similar channels) which is also sent in clear QAM. I wish it were limited to just OTA channels. I wouldn't have to go through the TV's setup menu and disable all of the other junk.
nevermind |
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AZwldcats
Ummm That's Right
join:2001-02-20
Tucson, AZ
clubs:
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said by Memorex : quote:
You will only be able to get what is Free OTA
Unfortunately you will also see all of the "spam" (shopping, hard sell infomercials, local access and other related similar channels) which is also sent in clear QAM. I wish it were limited to just OTA channels. I wouldn't have to go through the TV's setup menu and disable all of the other junk. Yup, But I was only referring to what HD channels you will get.... |
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ssmatik
join:2008-01-11
Phoenix, AZ
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Please bare with me on this as I'm new to the Highdef thing. Actually my TV is being delivered tomorrow. Anyway, I took my old box in to Cox and exchanged it for a high def one. They gave me a 3250HD but the instructions for a 4240/4250 HDC. I noticed that they have HDMI outputs but the one I got does not. Should I go back and tell them I want the other one. Are they the same cost?
In response to the feedback so far:
1. So a High def DVR costs $15 a month versus the $12 I am paying right now? If that's the case I should go do that and move my TIVO to the bedroom.
2. I don't really ever record anything that requires the box so could I split the line and use the cable box to watch High def live and just record in SD? (Yes I only have a series 2 TIVO) |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
| said by ssmatik :1. So a High def DVR costs $15 a month versus the $12 I am paying right now? If that's the case I should go do that and move my TIVO to the bedroom. 2. I don't really ever record anything that requires the box so could I split the line and use the cable box to watch High def live and just record in SD? (Yes I only have a series 2 TIVO) Incorrect on the dvr. the HDDVR is $18/month.
the std def dvr is $15/month.
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the 3250 is the older HD box[no hdmi outputs]
hdmi is just component with video/audio in one cable.
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
Gainesville, FL
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The older SA boxes w/o HDMI I've seen have had DVI ports. HDMI is basically DVI + audio (both digital) in one cable. Component video is analog. In the end the quality, at least for 720p will be the ssme but I use HDMI cables because there's less bulk, it's easier to connect, and the cables at monoprice.com cost about the same.
I have a big box full of component cables and probably 3 or 4 extra remotes from all the bad boxes I've had to swap with Cox over the years. Oh and the time I lost my remote and stole one from the Cox office... I didn't want to ask how much they charged. I figured if I bought on eBay for $5 its probably a Cox tech selling them out of his van so what's the difference?
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ssmatik
join:2008-01-11
Phoenix, AZ | So do I have the right to go back and ask for a different box? Do they usually have these in stock? |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
| said by ssmatik :So do I have the right to go back and ask for a different box? Do they usually have these in stock? Thats probably all they have
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
Gainesville, FL
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said by ssmatik :So do I have the right to go back and ask for a different box? Do they usually have these in stock? Quite a few times they've been out of stock here. You can exchange the box 10x a day if you like to.
Comcast will do a free truck roll if they are out of stock.... I doubt Cox will do that, however. Maybe if you whine loud enough?
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ajwees41
join:2002-05-10
Omaha, NE | reply to dvd536
it might help if you have a few cox service centers by you to call and see if they they have the box in stock. |
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
Gainesville, FL | reply to ssmatik
Cox does not disclose the phone # to the local offices (just as most cable companies do)
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