Comcast DVR questions

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Yes.


Comcast also requires a subscription to their digital package before you can lease the DVR, so you're looking at a base subscription fee of $50 to $65/mo, depending on your particular Comcast system. Add $9.95/mo for each HDTV DVR, or $5/mo for each HDTV set-top box.


You can find Comcast's digital package pricing in your area by entering your zip code on their web site .

I've got high hopes for the MSTV DVR stuff-hopefully it is similar to UltimateTV or Media Center, which are both excellent DVRs

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I just plugged in my zip code just to see what prices came up, and it tells me that HD isn't available in my area. If that's the case, who have I been renting an HD cable box from for the last 18 months? It also says HSI isn't available, but I've had that for 2 years.

You've got to call them to get the real info, their website info is terrible.


I know in Central Jersey they had a $25 a month credit for 16 months if you turn in your old satellite equipment. It's not a contract, they just credit you for up to sixteen months as long as you subscribe to a digital package.


I'm getting Digital Silver w/ Starz, include HD and onDemand, for $69/mo and then another $10 a month for the DVR. So $79 - $25 leaves me at $55 +tax a month for the next year and a quarter.


AFter that mayve DirectTivo will have an affordable HD box (although I'll probably be hooked to Comcast SportsNET like it's crack by then).

Although the base price for Comcast is high, you may want to ask about their buyback program. I currently have DISH HD and I will be going to Comcast soon, they offer $25 off a month for 16 months to come from Dish, and also I can sell my DISH equipment for 200+ I am sure. Figure in the discount and your looking at around 55 post tax for DUAL HD-DVR, Digital Silver, and HDTV package.