patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | HDTV BOX I'm going out and buying a new "HDTV" 20' TV for a room. How much extra is the "HDTV Box" in Northeast Philadelphia(Free, $5.00 or more) I have digital cable with HBO package. |
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 joe40
join:2005-11-26
Danbury, CT
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1 edit | for me in Connecticut is just $5 more
just make sure you get the right one.
hdmi or component connection
since they can not separate the box's your main cable box will be upgrade to support hd with the other one being copy but without a hdtv cable box
it just may be a total of $12 but not sure |
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patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | reply to patspub
The back of the TV I bought has "HDMI" Do I need a cable for this also??? This is my first HDTV purchase. |
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| said by patspub:The back of the TV I bought has "HDMI" Do I need a cable for this also??? This is my first HDTV purchase. Yes you will need a HDMI cable to connect the box to the tv. Make sure you get a box with the HDMI connection on it if it is possible. Comcast will provide you with 6 ft component cables in some areas.
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patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | One more thing does the DCT 6200(which I assume comcast is giving out in my are) have the HDMI port on it and if not what box should I get??? I don't want a DVR since it will be used in a small room. |
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 owlynPremium,MVM
join:2004-06-05
Newtown, PA | reply to patspub
A 20' TV. That's pretty big! 
Call Comcast for pricing. Every area is different. BTW, you should probabl go for the DVR- it's probably just $5/month more than the HD only rate. |
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I just got a hd box last week it's the 6200. It has the dvi output on it. I don't don't know if they make a 6200 with HDMI on it. The 6412 dvr phase 2 had the dvi and the 6200 phase 3 had the HDMI. Different outputs but the same model no
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patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | reply to patspub
Does Comcast give you the "HDMI" cable if the DCT6200 has the "HDMI" jack on the back??? |
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| I don't think that they will but I have heard that some offices does. When you pick one up ask or if you having bought ask the installer.
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 sansri88digital is herePremium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
kudos:1 | reply to patspub
I was told that they don't make non DVR HDMI boxes by my local office. How would I get one with HDMI? Right now I use the 6200 with a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor. |
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| said by sansri88:I was told that they don't make non DVR HDMI boxes by my local office. How would I get one with HDMI? Right now I use the 6200 with a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor. I don't think that will work in his case. HDMI has the audio feed built in dvi don't you have to have separate cables for sound. The tv would have to have the HDMI and a audio input but they don't just hdmi. He would have to find a adapter that had audio cable connected to it also
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sansri88digital is herePremium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
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| said by Caddyroger:said by sansri88:I was told that they don't make non DVR HDMI boxes by my local office. How would I get one with HDMI? Right now I use the 6200 with a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor. I don't think that will work in his case. HDMI has the audio feed built in dvi don't you have to have separate cables for sound. The tv would have to have the HDMI and a audio input but they don't just hdmi. He would have to find a adapter that had audio cable connected to it also Well in my case I use that adaptor and then use the optical audio to connect to my receiver. |
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patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | reply to patspub
With tomorrow being July 1st does anyone think Comcast will be deploying those DCH boxes??? |
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sansri88digital is herePremium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
kudos:1 Reviews:
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| said by patspub:With tomorrow being July 1st does anyone think Comcast will be deploying those DCH boxes??? Ahh I asked this question in the DCH thread and I felt like I was being yelled at.
Short answer: Probably not (my local office is closed on Sunday's so def no for me)
Long answer: It depends on whether your local office has depleted its supply of the older DCT boxes. Whether its refurb or new that they just got in, they can use those older models until they run out. Once they don't have anymore of the DCT, then they can start rolling out the DCH boxes.
I'd like to get one, and I will call Monday to find out about them. |
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bicker
join:2007-05-10
Burlington, MA | said by sansri88:Long answer: It depends on whether your local office has depleted its supply of the older DCT boxes. Whether its refurb or new that they just got in, they can use those older models until they run out. Once they don't have anymore of the DCT, then they can start rolling out the DCH boxes. It's actually a pretty short answer, and accurate.
I wouldn't jump on the DCH- boxes. There is absolutely no reason to think that they'll work better than the DCT- boxes. If anything, the opposite is more likely to be true. |
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said by sansri88:said by Caddyroger:said by sansri88:I was told that they don't make non DVR HDMI boxes by my local office. How would I get one with HDMI? Right now I use the 6200 with a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor. I don't think that will work in his case. HDMI has the audio feed built in dvi don't you have to have separate cables for sound. The tv would have to have the HDMI and a audio input but they don't just hdmi. He would have to find a adapter that had audio cable connected to it also Well in my case I use that adaptor and then use the optical audio to connect to my receiver. I was believing that he wasn't using a receiver just his tv. If he using a receiver it can be as you stated. I had mind set with a receiver with dvi going to the tv and optical going to my receiver
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sansri88digital is herePremium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
kudos:1 Reviews:
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said by bicker:said by sansri88:Long answer: It depends on whether your local office has depleted its supply of the older DCT boxes. Whether its refurb or new that they just got in, they can use those older models until they run out. Once they don't have anymore of the DCT, then they can start rolling out the DCH boxes. It's actually a pretty short answer, and accurate. I wouldn't jump on the DCH- boxes. There is absolutely no reason to think that they'll work better than the DCT- boxes. If anything, the opposite is more likely to be true. In fact I think there is a reason, at least for me, to exchange my 6200 for the equivalent DCH model. HDMI out. My DCT 6200 doesn't have HDMI out, and I really want to have it.
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rody_44Premium
join:2004-02-20
Quakertown, PA | reply to patspub
well its saturday night. for the last few days comcast of philadelphia has been giving dvrs and hd boxes out in place of a regular digital box. its stops today tho as they were just unloading the most expensive boxes so they didnt get stuck with them. heres hoping you went today to swap your box. |
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patspub
join:2005-02-10
Philadelphia, PA | reply to patspub
Do I need an "S-Video" or "DVI" with the DCT 6200??? |
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sansri88digital is herePremium
join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
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| said by patspub:Do I need an "S-Video" or "DVI" with the DCT 6200??? For HD use DVI or component. |
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