fiberguy
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Re: Comcast says no HD boxes until possibly February???
HDTV has been "the hot seller" for the last couple of years at this time.. It's not necessarily comcast's fault that there are no boxes... they don't make them, just buy them from Motorola.
Also.. if you want HD now, then you should take a DVR for the time being. What you'd be out is about $15 to $20 until February until you can swap for a regular HD.. you don't have to keep the DVR for ever but it would at least get you through the time being.
Lied to? I wouldn't say "comcast" is lying to you.. when boxes are short, there is no "official" receiving date. You are simply being given the answer that the rep 'hears' in passing.. again, there is no official bulletin that goes out, usually, that says "boxes will arrive..."
Each year, about this time, you can pretty much count on HD shortages..
Additionally.. if they are advertising an HD box for the triple play sign up, they could have budgeted 20% extra boxes for the promo and the promotion could take off 10 fold..
Take the DVR for now and swap when they come in. It won't set you back much or you'll likely have to wait a while longer for one.
(another way to look at it is.. when you go into a store, and something is advertised, do they always have an ample supply for everyone? .. answer,.. no. It happens) |
