ironman8250
join:2002-03-03
Waltham, MA
|  [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!!
I decided to call Comcast, thinking I might find out if/when they have plans to roll HDTV in my area, and at the worst be put on some waiting list.
Well.....
Turns out, as of 2 days ago, it is now available in Waltham, MA. I'm getting the new box installed Tuesday! If you just got switched over, call them and ask. Their website makes no mention of this.
The channels are:
2 Network Channels
HBO-HD
SHOWTIME-HD
HDNET
*does happy dance*
I've had an HDTV ready television for just about a year now and finally I will get it. (Satellite was out of the question, apartment.. trees... =P) | |
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 rberry88
join:2003-01-04
Arlington Heights, IL |  Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!!
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r0bErT4u
U Krazy Man? You're Piss'N Off Suepafly
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Turn_Around
| Welcome Ironman8250,
You're lucky to be on the East Coast, Comcast's favored subscribers.
We, in the West Coast seem to be the red headed stepchildren of Comcast  We may have the same digital converter box (DCT5100), but we're many months behind on getting the firmware & software updates. The number of HDTV channels is a dismal two (HBO hdtv & SHO hdtv). I thought HDnet was exclusive to satellite?
Here's some links for you:
HDTV Pub >>>--> »www.hdtvpub.com/
Motorola DCT5100 >>>--> »broadband.motorola.com/digital/dct5100.pdf
Official AVS Comcast Moto 5100 Upgrade topic! >>>--> »www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthre···d=194404
Motorola DCT5100 FAQ >>>--> »mywebpages.comcast.net/miatasm/H···0FAQ.htm | |
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 | ironman8250
join:2002-03-03
Waltham, MA | Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! Thanks for the info... wow, this some wicked cool stuff! | |
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| ironman8250
join:2002-03-03
Waltham, MA
| >>> The number of HDTV channels is a dismal two (HBO hdtv &
>>> SHO hdtv). I thought HDnet was exclusive to satellite?
That's yet to be confirmed, this is verbal information I was able to squeeze out of the telephone salesperson. I have not found any official channel listings yet. I guess I'll find out for sure on Tuesday  | |
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r0bErT4u
U Krazy Man? You're Piss'N Off Suepafly
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Turn_Around | Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! Go punch in your zipcode at HDTV Pub >>>--> »www.hdtvpub.com/ | |
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wco81
@attbi.com
| Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! There's good news and bad news about Comcast taking over. Comcast has pledged to spend $400 million in the Bay Area to upgrade the networks out here, to roll out HDTV, VOD and cable modem services out as soon as they can and as widely as they can. And for those parts of the Bay Area which already has upgraded infrastructure, they'd roll out new services like HDTV and VOD in 6 months. Of course, cable company timetables are notoriously overoptimistic.
The bad part is that Comcast is notorious in the cable industry for increasing revenues per subscriber. That means price increases -- how else are they going to justify the capital expenditures?
As for HDTV, only offering HBO and Showtime is not nearly enough. They have the bandwidth that satellite doesn't have. They need to have all local network affiliates which are broadcasting an HDTV signal, the PBS channel, the new ESPN HDTV offering and so on. There will also be a temptation to charge a premium since HDTV owners skew to a high demographic -- which is probably why they're offering premium channels, since that will require subscriptions to those premium channels.
Another factor in making HDTV viable is a good timeshifting solution. Their set top boxes must interoperate with an affordable and convenient recording solution. Because people are only going to forego the convenience of Tivos and VCRs for so long to get HDTV content. Better yet would be set top boxes with PVRs integrated or at least have those boxes be purchaseable by customers to avoid the monthly rentals. | |
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nonoc
@attbi.com | "I thought HDnet was exclusive to satellite?"
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Charter is one MSO to sign a distribution agreement with HDNet. Fort Worth, TX area if I'm not mistaken is their first rollout so it's quite possible Comcast is getting on board. | |
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redstepchild
Premium
join:2002-01-04
Birmingham, AL
| Satellite is limited.. in no way can Satellite ever offer as much services as cable does through their pipeline...
And Robert..
Who cares about the East coast.. You are my favorite!!!!!
nice links..
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[text was edited by author 2003-02-22 02:10:12] | |
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r0bErT4u
U Krazy Man? You're Piss'N Off Suepafly
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Turn_Around
|  WHO DO I NEED TO BRIBE TO GET SOME SERVICE HERE?!?
The Comcast forum feels like I'm intruding on the territory of biological kids:( I think they're snobs and/or clueless:( No or little help. What good are they?!?
I've posted anon & member, but same "sucks to be you" feeling >>>--> »West Coast needs DCT5100 Software/Firmware Updates
I'll just stay here on this side, where this stepsubscriber feels comfortable. | |
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Qumahlin
Never Enough Time
Premium,MVM
join:2001-10-05
united state
| Well right now on comcast I have the following HD channels.
Showtime HD
HBO HD
ABC HD
NBC HD
CSN HD (Comcast Sportsnet)
So 5 channels, not too shabby of a start 
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| ironman8250
join:2002-03-03
Waltham, MA | Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! Damn... no CBS? I want my CSI | |
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CJPC
Premium
join:2001-02-20
Charlestown, MA
clubs:  | Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! Buy one of those antennas | |
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TrueAudio
192khz
Premium
join:2002-02-24
Richmond, CA | thank god for the 400 million dollar network upgrade.. they need it bad. They should do a 400 million dollar upgrade on there customer service reps.
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r0bErT4u
U Krazy Man? You're Piss'N Off Suepafly
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Turn_Around
| Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! Hi fingerprint,
I originally had (2)DCT2000, then subscribed for HDTV and was issued a (1)HDD200 sidecar. I then requested to be upgraded to the new all in one DCT5100, so they traded my (1)DCT2000 & HDD200:)
Don't get too excited about this box, cause most of the features aren't enabled yet:(
L8rrzzz | |
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r0bErT4u
U Krazy Man? You're Piss'N Off Suepafly
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Turn_Around
| Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!! The digital channels look great & (2)HighDef channels are incredible, but the analog channels 2-99 need the software/firware updates. Most features are not yet installed/enabled. (ie. built-in cable modem, firewire port, DVI port, smartcard, PVR & Hard Drive, etc.) This box is new to most of our local customer support, so be patient with them. Which is more than I've been at times. I feel like a damn beta tester for the DCT5100:(
If you really want it, call them up & ask.
The worst that will happen is that they say NO! | |
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| | ironman8250
join:2002-03-03
Waltham, MA
|  Re: [Cool!] COMCAST = HDTV!!!!!!!
said by r0bErT4u  :
The digital channels look great & (2)HighDef channels are incredible, but the analog channels 2-99 need the software/firware updates. Most features are not yet installed/enabled. (ie. built-in cable modem, firewire port, DVI port, smartcard, PVR & Hard Drive, etc.)
According the Motorola's site, the 5200 has these features, the 5100 does not. Now this may simply be a matter of pre-installed features (take a 5100 add a harddrive and upgrade the firmware and you now have a 5200).
Here's info on the 5200:
»broadband.motorola.com/noflash/dct5200.html
PS: The Firewire port mentioned in the 5200 is used to add an external harddrive to expand PVR capacity. Cool idea! | |
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Warzau
Premium
join:2000-10-26
Naperville, IL
clubs: | Still No is 60130. After 3 years its still no. | |
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LT4 GS
Snake Eater
Premium
join:2001-12-23
Angels .5
| Video on demand and high-definition cable service will not be available until later this year or early 2004.
Grand Rabid........mi
»[News] GrandRabids.........ONLY!! (as of 2/20/2k2)
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