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I was actually watching it on 2.1 with the TV's tuner (in 720p), then switched the cable box to 720p output, since I'm flipping between KTVU and ESPN (also a 720p channel).

It looks fine either way. The feed from LA isn't the best HD I've ever seen but it's at least average - nothing wrong with it. 1080i channels usually look sharper though (like the A's on FSN-HD).

So why are they still taking away analog channels (CSPAN2 and KFTY here)? I'm assuming they're doing something with the bandwidth, or is it so the analog customers in upgraded areas won't be jealous of us?

Ok, thanks, time to go back and tweak some settings then!

Thanks, I didn't think it was really going to amount to anything anyway. I'm realistically not expecting anything to happen up here till next year 1Q/2Q, if that soon.

I'm getting TBS-HD from DirecTV so I'm covered for the BB playoffs. The annoying thing is, DirecTV has been yakking about 100 HD channels for 2 years and they're finally coming online, so it's not like Comcast didn't know they were going to face some stiff competition for that high dollar HD enthusiast account. DirecTV has a yard up here that has at least 20 trucks or better and everyday every single one of them is out on the road, plus they use sub-contractors in unmarked vans as well. I don't know how large an area they cover, but there's sure a lot of sat dishes being installed lately given an average of 4-5 installs per truck per day.

If Comcast wants more than the $20 a month they currently get from me, they know what they have to do.

Oh yeah, Comcast doesn't even allow me to watch "America's favorite serial killer" either, Dexter, starting Sunday night.

I've never heard about the 8 hr thing, doesn't make much sense.

If you're not familiar with pulling the drive, imaging it and then restoring onto the new, larger drive, I'd recommend just getting an external drive. I think the process for the HD model is fairly simple.

Swapping drives should not affect any CC functionality.

unfortunately i might have to wait until TiVo enables the eSata port on the TiVoHD units since i'd have to open up the unit, pull the drive to "hack" it to work with an external drive. something like that. i can't wait to get 1TB in this thing!

It is nice. I have 165 hrs of HD space with my S3. Got lucky and picked up the Hitachi 1TB drive when BB was selling them for $280, put it in an Antec enclosure and it's been perfect ever since.

There is a bug in your version of the OS that is fixed in later versions. Essentially if you filter out channels you don't get the guide is very slow. If you configure the channel list to display all channels, it is fast again.

For S3s they fixed it in 8.3. TiVo HD is on 8.1. 9.1 OS is in limited release right now and that is probably when you will get the guide fix.

Last I heard, enabling the external drive on TiVo HD requires pulling the internal drive and marrying using WinMFS. The plug and play method where you just connect the eSATA drive and don't need to open the case I think only works on S3s and only if you are using the original drive (actually the original drive's partition layout)

When swapping drives, just make sure you use the original drive image and don't do clear and delete everything. Otherwise it will trigger creation of a new Data value for the CableCARD and will require a call to re-pair the CableCARD.

If anyone was interested in a 1TB drive Best Buy has the Eco-Friendly WD Caviar GP 1TB drive on sale for $260. Some people have been able to apply a 10% coupon making it $234. Many people say this is the quietest/coolest drive they have ever encountered, making it ideal for the internal drive on PVRs.

I think you're right, I was just looking through the TiVo HD expansion thread and that appears to be the current method, a bit more involved than the S3 for sure, but well worth the effort if you're looking for extra space.

(I just wish Comcast would give me some more programming to record. )

thanks but when i did select all my channels it is still sluggish. no big big deal, but i'll look at the tivo community forums to see if there's another step to this fix.

thanks for the link, i always knew having a mac laptop would come bite me in the ass one day i'll figure out a workaround.

How is the College Football NATIONAL game of the day Cal vs Oregon NOT in HD?!?!?!

I think what you'll need is a linux boot disc. I think it's explained in that thread.

I finally got the comcast upgrade letter today! It states that between Oct. 15 to Nov. 15th the new channels will be available, and their digital voice too. It'll be nice to have the FM channels too, cartalk on Sat. mornings, . Hmm, I don't see TBS HD though...

The brochure states: "Sunnyvale and Milpitas Advanced Digital Network Sample Lineup"

~Nick

it's cuz cal ore was picked up by ABC as a regional game. and they put 2 HD trucks at two other games (they are doing a total of 4 games in the time slot). we got the shaft.

Yes, the quietest and coolest drive. Today is the last day for that $260 price. Got one in one of my S3s already, and I'm picking up another one today.

What part of Sunnyvale are you in?

I wish I needed another drive so I'd have a reason to get one of these, although they'll probably be even cheaper in the future.

You have it the wrong way around. First you get the drive and let it sit on the mantle. Everyday it gives you a reason to buy another TiVo HD/S3 PVR. Eventually you give in because you don't want the drive to go to waste

You know, I have done that sort of thing in the past, in fact, I still have some AV equipment I've never even plugged in, purchased because it was a great deal.

Seriously though, if my cable provider(I think it's Comcast, hard to tell as I only watch 4-5 channels from them) would give me something more to record, I would have already picked up another S3.

And it was a frickin great game too. ARGGGGgggggggg. GO BEARS!

Was cool to see the SJSU game carried on the Comcast sports channel also..

Which HD channels are listed?

I've read various posts here and elsewhere that Comcast will be adding new channels before 10/1 to its HD lineup.

Does anyone know if TBS-HD will be added? It would be a real bummer not to have MLB playoffs in HD...

Thanks.

welcome to the forums

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...8#post11716758

oct 3rd

Got the same upgrade letter with the new channel lineup. I was kind of hoping it would be sooner than 15 Oct to 15 Nov, but at least it's coming and has a date attached to it

Looking at the new channel lineup, I knew we were missing some channels but man I didn't think it was THAT much. It'll double the HD that I now get plus add stuff I've never heard of.

Now to see if the VOD was worth the wait

Laters,
Mikef5

Mike -

Can you list the new HD channels the upgrade letter mentioned?

I'm in a 550 MHz area so right now the HD channels here are limited to say the least. The upgrade to this area only adds those HD channels and a lot of the digital channels that all of the upgraded areas already get. So if you are in an upgraded area already, then I'm not getting anything more than what you already have. Since you didn't list your city, I have no idea if you are in an upgraded area or not but there are more channels being added next month and those will be added to all the upgraded areas and as soon as I get the OK to post which one will be added I will post them here.

Laters,
Mikef5

I live right by the 101/237 intersection. I'll go ahead and list the HD channels from the lineup card, but like Mikef5 said, it's stuff that all upgraded areas should have, so you probably won't be seeing anything new.

Limited Basic:
702 KTVU
703 KNTV
704 KRON *
705 KPIX
707 KGO
709 KQED
712 KBCW *

Digital Classic:
720 FSN Bay
724 ESPN
726 ESPN2
728 Versus/Golf
734 A&E *
737 TNT *
739 Universal *
740 MOJO *
754 Discovery Theatre
757 National Geographic *
772 MHD *

Sports Entertainment
730 NFL Network

Premium Service
780 HBO
783 Cinemax
785 Showtime
788 Starz

* Indicates what Comcast considers a new channel (highlighted red in the lineup)

It's kind of weird though, b/c I'm not even getting some of the "old" channels right now, like ESPN2 or the pay channels other than HBO.