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Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free said by mewing80:Is it possible you may get a cisco box instead of a motorola?
Not likely. My sister pays for the DVR, had a 6416. I finally got her to call and get another, they sent a 7232 Moto. I told her to ask for the Cisco, but the rep was a jerk about it and she didn't fight him. |
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 nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | The reps have no control over which STB's are sent out... |
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Well, he should have said that, rather he told her it made no difference, all DVR's were the same. She didn't care, she just wanted the full HD guide. |
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My brother has a 6416, do you think they will send him a 7232? Hope so. |
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nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | reply to Greg2600
And in Motorola/Cisco areas, Motorola is the default STB for exchanges by mail - so if you currently have Motorola, you'll only get Motorola as a replacement. You can't request Cisco to replace a Motorola, and Motorola to replace Cisco.... |
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good gracious, finally hooked up new box today, and man, so much more speedier, thanks op! worked like a charm! |
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If anybody has gotten a free 7232 through this trick please let the board know.
Sometime ago there was talk that the 7216 STBs were being retro-fitted with 500GB hard drives so they will have the same internal storage capacity as the 7232 STBs.
I think that the 7216 supports MPEG-4, so it is possible that they can be reused.
Exactly what model number has anybody gotten???? |
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I got a 7216 with an upgraded 500g hard drive. 2 day turn around. |
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nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | reply to IOPerer
The 7216-P2 has a 500GB drive in it. |
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 More FiberPremium,MVM
join:2005-09-26
West Chester, PA
kudos:28 | said by nycdave:The 7216-P2 has a 500GB drive in it. Only if it's been retrofitted. Original 7216-P2s in the field still have 160GB drives.
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nycdavePremium,MVM
join:1999-11-16
Melville, NY
kudos:10 | The original 7216's are 7216-P1.... |
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Grover8
join:2012-01-06
Fresh Meadows, NY | reply to Grover8
I got mine on Tuesday and it's the 7216-P2 with 500gb. I was a little disappointed when I first opened the box and thought it was the 6416 since they're both silver but totally forgot they used to have the 7216.
So now i have the 7216-P2 til i return it in mid March (3 month free) |
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| I had a feeling that Verizon would be giving free "upgrades" to the 7216s.
I think that the $40 upgrade offer for the 7232 is still in place.
I am sure that occasionally someone will get lucky and receive a 7232 through the preview trick. |
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| reply to nickyboy4
My brother got a 7216, not sure if it is 500gb or not, he will let me know later. |
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what is the difference between the 7216 & 7232 when both have the 500 gb HD??? (besides the color and lack of clock) |
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| 7232 is more powerful. It is faster etc. They both have clocks. |
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 bohratomJersey Shore will rise again
join:2011-07-07
Red Bank NJ | reply to Grover8
Also not a huge difference but the 7216 uses around 35 watts and the 7232 around 25 watts. |
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said by Grover8:If you have one of the old Motorola 6xxx series, whether it be a DVR or non-DVR, you can upgrade for free via a trick.
Verizon is offering Free NHL preview til January 31st. Now when you have the old box and try to tune to channel 1470 you will get a message saying you need to upgrade your box to view this channel. This is due to the channel being MPEG-4 which the Motorola 6xxx series do not support. Go through the process and Verizon will ship a new box to you in 3-7 business days via UPS.
Also you can order a new remote if you want also from your TV. Go go to In-Home-Agent and select "get new remote".
The box is a free upgrade. No extra charge other than what your paying monthly for the box.
Enjoy!
So my question is, I have a 6xxx series box in my basement that is part of the free for life program. If I have that box upgraded, would it still be free in terms of not being charged a monthly fee for it? |
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| So my question is, I have a 6xxx series box in my basement that is part of the free for life program. If I have that box upgraded, would it still be free in terms of not being charged a monthly fee for it?
I suspect not, but you could certainly call and ask.
When I signed up for FiOS 15 months ago they offered a free for life receiver for my second TV set, but it was only for SD, not HD. I passed. |
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| said by billhere:So my question is, I have a 6xxx series box in my basement that is part of the free for life program. If I have that box upgraded, would it still be free in terms of not being charged a monthly fee for it?
I suspect not, but you could certainly call and ask.
When I signed up for FiOS 15 months ago they offered a free for life receiver for my second TV set, but it was only for SD, not HD. I passed.
I will call on Sunday or Monday. I am sure they will say no way on the phone. |
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