[RandyL712]

It's definate - there is a modem activated in the 4500 for dialup.



It will be out this summer, sold at retail across the map, mainly at Circuit City at least!

 

[KenL]

I don't think it was exactly official news but didn't ReplayPatrick hint around @ that? Somewhere I thought it was pretty strongly implied but cool if it's official now.


(Oh yeah... more rumor and hearsay?)

 

[RandyL712]

Pricing has also been finalized:


4504 (40 HR) : $450

4508 (80 HR) : $750

4532 (320 HR) : $1750


There WILL be a flat $250 fee option.


The ethernet IS still active for those that want it.

 

[dbyolton]

Is the $250 service fee going to be the same for modem and broadband users? I was expecting a dual rate structure, one for modem users and one for broadband users.

 

[jimre]

Quote:

Originally posted by dbyolton Is the $250 service fee going to be the same for modem and broadband users? I was expecting a dual rate structure, one for modem users and one for broadband users.

Well if so, then presumably the dial-up option would cost more, since it represents a much larger expense for Sonic Blue. With broadband, you're paying for the connection, not SB. This seems a bit counter-intuitive -- at first glance most people would assume slower should be cheaper. So I'd guess they'd just keep it simple & make them both the same.

 

[arjay]

Quote:

Originally posted by RandyL712 4504 (40 HR) : $450 4508 (80 HR) : $750 4532 (320 HR) : $1750 There WILL be a flat $250 fee option.

Yawn.


Won't make predictions but will await sales numbers as avidly as the cat who ate the cheese and sat outside the mousehole with baited breath!

 

[Markito]

Randy,


Thanks for the info!


Where did you get it?

 

[pio!pio!]

If you buy it but dont pay for the monthlies and dont pay the lifetime fee, can it still be used as a recorder?


For example if I didn't pay the monthlies say then I dont get the guide info, but could I just tell it to record channel 2 from 8-9pm on a certain date and such?

 

[GadgetGuy]

RandyL712, as of yesterday @ 5pm a Sonic Blue sales rep said to me the fee option price had not been finalized. What is your source?

 

[RandyL712]

That's the problem - you said SALES REP. They aren't involved in anything but getting units to dealers. They don't know the latest until SB decides to send them all a fax stating something

 

[arjay]

Quote:

Originally posted by GadgetGuy RandyL712....What is your source?

So far Randy ain't talkin'!

 

[KenL]

Quote:

Originally posted by arjay So far Randy ain't talkin'!

arjay are you sayin you're not his source? Or are you sayin you don't know yourself?

 

[BaysideBas]

I don't think that anyone on this forum would admit to being Deep Throat.

 

[TanRanger]

This country is backwards. I think they should make POTS illegal.

 

[KenL]

Quote:

Originally posted by TanRanger This country is backwards. I think they should make POTS illegal.

I have to agree with this one!


But we have to keep POTS around for 100 years more... until arjay is 150.


Well just because.

 

[RandyL712]

What if I were to tell you a story about a man named Ken...

 

[KenL]

...who doesn't like POTS...

 

[RandyL712]

Thanks Ken for the splash of water...


Does digital phone service from AT+T qualify as POTS? Obviously it's normal wiring inside the house..

 

[KenL]

Was that the POTS calling the kettle BLACK?

 

[johngd]

I hope the prices for the 4500 are wrong. I would hope now they are looking to target people like me who had no interest in the 4000's. I don't see why they think a lot of people will pay extra for features they do not want or need or could even use in the 4500 with a dial up. I paid (800 less 100 rebate)for my 60 hr replay a year and half ago. Why would lots of poeple want to pay 1000 (750+ 250) for an 80hr unit NOW?