Norfolk, VA - Cox - Page 261

Ah...to "testers." How long until this beastie makes its way to actual customers?

the new box would good but its time for new hd channels

Q1 to both

I had the same problem when I came back from a business trip last week. It looked fine when I left but the guide was shifted to the left. I disconnected the AC for a reboot and it fixed it for me.

I hope the new HD involves some sports channels like ESPNews and some form of the Big Ten Network. Also, is there a free preview for the NHL Centre Ice since those turds resolved there problems and any price breaks from the NHL and InDemand sports?

It's been a long time since i've been on here so i'm playing catchup with all the info that's been posted in the last few months.

If i'm understanding everything correctly the last round of HD channels, i believe it was called the plus pack, is now free instead of the $5 monthly fee that was being charged?

It seems as if everything is now being based off the whole home dvr which has a higher frequency and that this higher frequency is going to be needed for any and all future additional HD channels. Is there a non dvr based box that I can get that has the higher frequency that will allow us non dvr users to get the plus pack channels and any future HD channels that are going to be released? Will the non dvr based box still require a pro installation?

Sure. The Cisco 4742/4752, the Cisco 4642/4652, the Cisco 4540/4550, the Cisco 1640/1642. I'm not sure of the Motorola models. Only your local CSR can answer installation questions.

Occasio,

You should tell someone at Cox that they need to update the Index of Cable Boxes in Motorola markets to include which Trio IPG Cisco equipment is available to support the Plus Pak. Currently none are listed???
http://ww2.cox.com/residential/hamptonroads/support/tv/article.cox?articleId=f6644920-8b56-11df-6baf-000000000000

Update: Motorola 1GHz/H.264 cable set-tops:

DCX3200, DCX3200 P2, DCX3200M-P3, DCX700

Looks like it's limited to the DCX line-up.

Thank you for the research and info. I currently have a big bulky Motorola DCH3200. I know it's old but it's worked fine for me for years.

My next question would be are any of these boxes listed above available in the Hampton Roads area? Will the installation of one of these boxes require a pro install?

If I understand everything that i've read then if I get one of these boxes i'll start getting the plus pack channels at no extra charge and be good to go for future HD channel additions?

The DCX3200 and DCX3200 HD P2 are available in Hampton Roads according to their website. It shouldn't need a Pro Install, but check locally to be sure. Yes, you should get the Plus Pak HD channels (if you subscribe to the SD channel.)

To my knowledge, the Plus Pak HD channels are only available on the Trio IPG equipment (Cisco), Cox has never let the Motorola equipment access the channels, (even though some have the hardware for H.264), unless something has changed recently.

From: https://signup.netflix.com/superhd

"Your Internet Provider is not configured for Super HD yet.

How do I get Netflix Super HD?

Netflix Super HD requires that your Internet Provider is part of the Netflix Open Connect network. Please contact your Internet Provider to request that they join the Netflix Open Connect network so you can get Super HD."

WHEN?

So this is interesting. Cablevision is the only company in the US that has partnered. I guess Cox would ask what is in it for us. Do you see people signing up for an ISP just because netflix 1080p?

The question I have is whether or not the 1GHz/H.264 channels are available in Hampton Roads at all. Their website is quite vague on this issue.

Some happy customers. Give us a little good will and support Netflix Super HD and let's finally get the Big Ten Network while we're at it. I'd add the sports tier to my subscription if I could get the Big Ten Network.

No but I wouldn't have to rent BluRays as much.

Seriously, cox should do two things:

1. Get 1080p streaming
2. Offer us a one month movie rental program.

You are probably making a ton of money charging for each movie, but I think you could make more offering a monthly movie package. I might buy one movie a year from you vs. two to five movies (blu ray) a month through red box.

Oh yes, when are we going to get CNN International HD.

We don't have full control over the PPV landscape. We work with In Demand. They have started experimenting, like the 2 night rental window now. Look at your math...

5 red box blue rays=$7.50
2 Cox HD New Releases = $10

We are doing pretty good right now & you are saving gas....lol....that's how it would be explained. I would say the next few years will be really interesting in the PPV landscape. Our content library should be increasing 10 fold in the next few months.

http://www.indemand.com/business/services/content-management-distribution.php

I would think that all this means is more bandwidth coming through from each customer for Cox. So, this would mean raising prices I would guess. My problem is I never get the advertised speed from Cox. I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again. I just want to get my max speed all the time but I know this just doesn't happen with cable.

Can someone in the Hampton Roads area confirm this?

I pay for all the tiers of service plus HBO. I have a non dvr box and want to get a non dvr box that can access the plus pack channels and any future HD offerings, what box can I currently get in the Hampton Roads area to do this??

Hampton Roads (Norfolk) does have the Plus Pak HD channels: http://ww2.cox.com/wcm/en/residential/datasheet/hamptonroads/cl_hamptonroads.pdf

1100 The Hub HD
1217 Outdoor HD
1235 DIY HD
1250 Cooking Channel HD
1303 HBO Signature HD (East)
1304 HBO Family HD (East)
1306 HBO Zone HD (East)
1307 HBO Comedy HD (East)
1308 HBO Latino HD (East)
1311 HBO HD (West )
1312 HBO 2 HD (West )
1323 Action Max HD (East)
1324 Thriller Max HD (East)
1327 5 Star Max HD (East)
1331 Cinemax HD (West )
1332 MoreMAX HD (West )
1343 Show Case HD (East)
1344 Show Extreme HD (East)
1349 TMC Extra HD (East)
1351 Showtime HD (West)
1357 TMC HD (West )
1363 STARZ in Black HD (East)
1364 STARZ Cinema HD (East)
1365 STARZ Kids & Family HD
1366 STARZ Comedy HD
1371 STARZ HD (West )
1900 SWRV HD

Roanoke Area does not have Plus Pak

Fairfax Co, Northern VA also does: http://ww2.cox.com/wcm/en/residential/datasheet/northernvirginia/cl_fairfax.pdf

1152 The Hub HD
1231 Cooking Channel HD
1253 Outdoor HD
1254 DIY HD
1301 HBO Comedy HD (East)
1302 HBO Zone HD (East)
1303 HBO Signature HD (East)
1305 HBO Family HD (East)
1306 HBO Latino HD (East)
1310 HBO HD (West)
1313 HBO 2 HD (West)
1322 Thriller Max HD (East)
1323 Action Max HD (East)
1331 5 Star Max HD (East)
1334 Cinemax HD (West)
1335 More Max HD (West)
1342 Show Case HD (East)
1343 Show Extreme HD (East)
1350 Showtime HD (West)
1361 TMC Extra HD (East)
1366 TMC HD (West)
1370 STARZ COMEDY HD
1373 STARZ IN BLACK HD (East)
1374 STARZ KIDS & FAMILY HD
1375 STARZ CINEMA HD (East)
1381 STARZ HD (West)
1900 SWRV HD

Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania & Stafford Area do also: http://ww2.cox.com/wcm/en/residential/datasheet/northernvirginia/cl_fredericksburg.pdf

1102 The Hub HD
1230 Cooking Channel HD
1253 Outdoor HD
1254 DIY HD
1301 HBO Comedy HD (East)
1302 HBO Zone HD (East)
1303 HBO Signature HD (East)
1305 HBO Family HD (East)
1306 HBO Latino HD (East)
1310 HBO HD (West)
1313 HBO 2 HD (West)
1322 Thriller Max HD (East)
1323 Action Max HD (East)
1331 5 Star Max HD (East)
1334 Cinemax HD (West)
1335 More Max HD (West)
1342 Show Case HD (East)
1343 Show Extreme HD (East)
1350 Showtime HD (West)
1361 TMC Extra HD (East)
1366 TMC HD (West)
1370 STARZ COMEDY HD
1373 STARZ IN BLACK HD (East)
1374 STARZ KIDS & FAMILY HD
1375 STARZ CINEMA HD (East)
1381 STARZ HD (West)
1900 SWRV HD

You'll be waiting a while. There is no CNN International HD.

I know you say you don't want/need a DVR, but just thought I would mention that all models of the TiVo Premiere DVR can access the Plus Pak HD channels. The TiVo would replace your Cox STB and Cox rents the CableCARD for $2/mo. Once you try a DVR, you'll never go back to Live TV only.

2 Tuner TiVo TCD746500 Premiere DVR stores 75Hrs of HD recordings w/ a 500GB HDD

$99.99 + $14.99/mo service or $499.99 for Lifetime service
http://www3.tivo.com/promo/biggame2013/index.html?pls?WT.mc_id=EM6055

www.amazon.com/TiVo-TCD746500-Premiere-DVR-Black/dp/B007JPCL88/

Remember TRIO does not mean Whole Home or DVR. We do offer Whole Home DVR & DVR service & just a plain HD box in Trio. It does take a pro install though.

A plain HD STB requires a Pro Install? Just because it's running TRIO? Are the "Plus Pak" channels available on the Motorola DCX STBs, or is a Cisco STB required?

just looked at my bill i see cox is adding fox movie channel movieplex retroplex and indieplex.

Occasio, is there a certain box required to receive these channels?

No, they are all SD channels not HD.

That's confusing to me. New channels that play nothing but movies...in SD. I'm sure some weren't filmed that way but neither was everything that is on TV now.

that is not true my bill said espn goal line will be on 227 &1227 retroplex will be on 192&1192 indieplex will be on 193&1193 also say a trio box is needed

My Bad, AZ only got the SD version of Fox Movie Channel, and I extrapolated, sorry.