 nascar
join:2000-02-28
Verona, NJ
kudos:2 | reply to Sixto
Re: Fios Media Server It is a great idea. But for power viewers/recorders, it may not be the answer (I need).
I need more than 1 TB and more than 6 tuners.
If the satellite boxes had an independent tuner and one that recordings could be viewed from than it would work for me. Plus I need more like 3 TB. The 4 TV limitation is not an issue for me so far. |
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 bohratomJersey Shore will rise again
join:2011-07-07
Red Bank NJ | reply to Reyr
Am I the only one that believes Verizon will follow the same rollout procedure as the Dish Hopper and Directv Genie, in which only new users were able to order them?
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Who could possibly need to record more then 6 shows at once? I mean really, the ability to record 6 shows at once plus still watch from any other tv in the house at the same time. You need more then that i think you are spending too much time watching tv. |
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bohratomJersey Shore will rise again
join:2011-07-07
Red Bank NJ | said by Timothy28:Who could possibly need to record more then 6 shows at once? Its rare but take for example a family of 4/5 can tie up 6 recordings pretty easily. However Id venture to say 95% of homes will be fine with 6 max. |
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That would really suck. I hope current customers can get them when they arrive, and not just for new customers. I might have to cancel FiOS, and reup then , if it comes to that.
But anyway, does anyone know IF the DCT700 Digital Adapters that FiOS customers have, like me who have 3, will be compatible with the new VMS1100 Media Server and IPC1100 IP STBs? Since they do not have a guide etc, (to me they should be compatible, and I know regular STBS are not, and would have to be swapped out.)
Also, do you think a tech will have to come out and install these new VMS and IPC boxes bc they are a new different technology, respectively, then the current boxes that I just added and swapped boxes myself with relatively easy labor. Or do you think it will be just as easy as swapping current STBs and HMDVRs with these new ones?
One more thng. I assume that the prices will not change for these new boxes over the current STB price (ex: 20 bucks for HMDVR= same price for Media Server. Current HDSTB at 5.99 = same price for new IPC small STBs. ) Can I believe this to be true of the pricing ?
Any info would be appreciated.
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Sixto
join:2005-09-16
Northeast | reply to Timothy28
True, but I prefer separate DVRs for different family members, such as his and her's DVR. Two or more DVRs with 4 or greater tuners is a requirement (for me), to also separate the Playlists and storage requirements. |
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nascar
join:2000-02-28
Verona, NJ
kudos:2 | reply to Webcobbler
no existing box will work and a tech most certainly has to come out. no pricing announced yet.
said by Webcobbler :That would really suck. I hope current customers can get them when they arrive, and not just for new customers. I might have to cancel FiOS, and reup then , if it comes to that.
But anyway, does anyone know IF the DCT700 Digital Adapters that FiOS customers have, like me who have 3, will be compatible with the new VMS1100 Media Server and IPC1100 IP STBs? Since they do not have a guide etc, (to me they should be compatible, and I know regular STBS are not, and would have to be swapped out.)
Also, do you think a tech will have to come out and install these new VMS and IPC boxes bc they are a new different technology, respectively, then the current boxes that I just added and swapped boxes myself with relatively easy labor. Or do you think it will be just as easy as swapping current STBs and HMDVRs with these new ones?
One more thng. I assume that the prices will not change for these new boxes over the current STB price (ex: 20 bucks for HMDVR= same price for Media Server. Current HDSTB at 5.99 = same price for new IPC small STBs. ) Can I believe this to be true of the pricing ?
Any info would be appreciated.
Thank You.
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Seems a bit much to me to need your own separate dvr's but whatever suits you. |
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 More FiberPremium,MVM
join:2005-09-26
West Chester, PA
kudos:28 | reply to Webcobbler
said by Webcobbler :does anyone know IF the DCT700 Digital Adapters that FiOS customers have will be compatible Compatible in which sense?
•If you mean, will they continue to receive QAM channels from then ONT, then I would see no reason why they would not continue to operate.
•If you mean, would they interoperate with the VMS, then no. The DCT-700s have no IP capability.
said by Webcobbler :One more thing. I assume that the prices will not change for these new boxes I certainly wouldn't make that assumption. I can see this going for a significant premium, but we won't know for sure until VZ announces pricing.
As convenient as this may sound, I don't know that I'd be willing to downgrade from 2.5TB to just 1TB. 6 tuners will fill 1TB very quickly. Let the whining for an external drive begin.
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I'm sure current customers will be able to get it. I can't remember an instance when a new product verizon fios has had that could only be had for new customers. |
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I am sure a tech will have to install it. Just based on how the server will work i can tell it would be too complicated for the average user to setup themselves. |
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More FiberPremium,MVM
join:2005-09-26
West Chester, PA
kudos:28 | reply to Timothy28
said by Timothy28:I can't remember an instance when a new product verizon fios has had that could only be had for new customers. You forget the rev. G and rev. I routers. They were available initially only for new customers.
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 nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | reply to More Fiber
VMS will have eSATA support for DVR expansion..... |
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More FiberPremium,MVM
join:2005-09-26
West Chester, PA
kudos:28 | reply to Reyr
That's good news. Thanks Dave.
Still the 2TB limit? |
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Well that solves the issue of those concerned about it only having a 1TB drive. |
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nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | reply to More Fiber
Not sure on the eSATA limits at this time. |
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said by More Fiber:said by Timothy28:I can't remember an instance when a new product verizon fios has had that could only be had for new customers. You forget the rev. G and rev. I routers. They were available initially only for new customers. For how long? That must've been during the 2 years i was away from FIOS. I still think something like this will be available to all at the same time. I remember when they had the newer 7xxx DVR's. Those were available to everyone at the same time. |
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More Fiber,
I mean will the Digital Adapters still work In terms of getting channels on them and the way they work, as they do now, IF I have these new VMS and IPC STBs installed. Or will I NEED to exchange them for these new STBs? |
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| I am asking this because my 3 Digital Adapters are FREE bc I am Grandfathered into it due to i was a FiOS customer when they first distributed the Digital Adapters for SD TVs. I currently have them all hooked up to HDTVs, bc at the time I did have SD sets, but do not anymore.
Basically, if they are still able to operate with the new boxes coming out, I will not exchange them .... Unless I absolutely have to, bc then I would pay for 3 boxes I hardly ever watch. The 3 Adapters are in the basement, an empty room upstairs, and my kitchen. |
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 johnf2Bucks County, PA. VHO8Premium
join:2001-12-31
Feasterville Trevose, PA | reply to nascar
Right now I have 2 -7232s, each with an 1 TB eSATA, which gives me 4 tuners and 3 TB of storage. 6 tuners would be great but still need a least 3TB of storage.
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