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XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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Switched from Videotron to Bell Fibe => My IMPRESSIONS

Switched from Videotron to Bell Fibe => My IMPRESSIONS:

Day 1:
- The channel switching on the PVR is immediate, at first I thought that it was not working because there was no transition visible on the TV screen!

- The PVR says it has space for 320 hours of HD recording or 808 of SD. I recorded few things and now I am down to 317 hours of HD recording left . The weird thing is nowhere I can find that the VIP2262 that I got should do 320, only info I can find it says 150 hours of HD? Can anyone confirmed that in fact they upgraded the size of HDD inside? Is there a way to check the size of the HDD without opening the box?

- Image quality: I have not yet spotted a difference; we still have Videotron till Sunday; will try harder... If anyone can point out specific channels to watch for, I will test them...

- Many, many channels to flip, nothing to watch

More to come...
btech805
join:2013-08-01
Canada

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Glad you are liking it so far.

As for the pvr space, it was indeed upgraded approximately 1 month ago from 500gb to 1TB giving 320hrs of HD recording.
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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said by btech805:

upgraded approximately 1 month ago from 500gb to 1TB giving 320hrs of HD recording.

That is great news for all clients. Mine was manufactured in May 2014.
btech805
join:2013-08-01
Canada

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You can call in and request the new pvr, it will require a tech visit though
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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PLUSES:
- PVR Instant ON
- cute, slim remote

MINUSES/Annoyances (that I do not know how to fix yet, or are not fixable):
- When flipping, (with the option "show subscribed and premium") way too many channels show that I do not have, example: about 10 Baseball channels.

What is needed as another option in the PVR: just show me MY SUBSCRIBED CHANNELS. Moreover, be able to just see my Favorite channels. I guess I need to play with the apps and see if that can fix that.

- Not be able to watch stuff in slow motion (Videotron just press Play twice...)

- When flipping, the logos of the stations/channels are way too small

- Size of buttons on the remote and the tactile feedback, I prefer the Videotron one (need to check if it could be reprogramed for Bell?)
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said by btech805:

request the new pvr,

You misread it, I GOT the new one

Nitra
join:2011-09-15
Montreal

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XPS, once you've got only sub'ed channel displaying, you can then edit the guide and strip out the stuff you don't want to see.
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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said by Nitra:

nly sub'ed channel displaying, you can then edit the guide and strip out the stuff you don't want to see

Thanks Nitra
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HOW TO REMOVE UNWANTED CHANNELS

I found the MAGIC SEQUENCE [sooo intuitive ]:

1. Press Guide
2. Press Options
3. Choose from the menu: Guide settings
4. Choose from the menu: Customize channels
5. When a list of 566 channels shows up , uncheck unwanted channels by clicking Select
XPSTester

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I do need help with CAPTIONS/SUBTITLES though...

If anyone knows how to make them bigger/bolder/better, etc. please let me know...

I tried to adjust them in the Menu/Settings but it would have no effect whatsoever on any channel

EDIT: I FOUND A SOLUTION: TURN OFF CC for the SD (I found the solution on another Canadian forum.)

OT1206
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I got Fibe Tv 2 years ago with that promotion that after 36 months if I request it I can own the pvr. Would asking for the new pvr void or alter in any way that promotion. Thanks.

Nitra
join:2011-09-15
Montreal

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They won't "give" you one unless there's an issue with your current one.

That said.
Call support, report that the PVR freezes, flipping channels hangs the box sometimes for a few minutes. Rebooting doesn't help, lots of pixelization when it hangs etc. They will book a tech to come over, when the tech comes, ask him to swap your pvr, tell him "your friend had the same issues" swapping fixed it.

XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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Bell Fibe PVR MINUSES:
- No display with clock or channel number on the PVR
- No dedicated buttons (A, B, C, D) on the SLIM REMOTE for faster operation and programming of the PVR
- Once in the PVR recordings, NO EXIT button such as Live TV (only if you stop playing a recording midway...)! For now I use the LAST button, but it is a PAIN!!!
- in reality, one has access to only 3 HD recordings (not 4) at once if one wants to stay in HD. You can watch recorded stuff though, while 3 HD shows record
- When turned on after a longer break, let's say a day, it takes a while do display on TV. If on after a shorter break, it is quickly on (goes in standby?)

QUESTIONs:
- Will the older remotes work with my Motorola VIP2262?
- Could I get if for free from Bell (if I complain)?
- If not, can I buy it? Where?
Bestman
join:2005-04-05
Quebec, QC

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said by btech805:

As for the pvr space, it was indeed upgraded approximately 1 month ago from 500gb to 1TB giving 320hrs of HD recording.

Is there a way to change the internal HDD to a 1TB one, for those who have the smaller one?
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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QUESTIONs:
- Will the older remotes work with my Motorola VIP2262?
- Could I get if for free from Bell (if I complain)?
- If not, can I buy it? Where?
fmradio68
join:2013-07-05
Montreal, QC

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Call and Bell will send you a free remote.No need to complain.

My friend had a remote that was not working well. He called Bell, Bell sent him 3 different remotes for free.
XPSTester
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Montreal, QC

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Edited.
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said by fmradio68:

...

Does not work for me. They will send me a new remote if mine was broken only. And in that case they will send me an another slim remote... :-(
demonte21
join:2009-02-20
Mirabel, QC

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No exit Button ??? There is one Exit on all existing remote... if you have the SLIM remote, simply press the BACK button, but dont release it for about 1 second... and it should Exit what you are doing.
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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said by demonte21:

SLIM remote, simply press the BACK button, but dont release it for about 1 second... and it should Exit what you are doing

That one works, thank you demonte21!
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said by demonte21:

No exit Button ???

Yes, Videotron remotes have two physical buttons labeled Exit and Live.
XPSTester

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I got 3 Bell services for $71.39 [taxes included!] for 12 months

1. Phone with Call Waiting & Call Display
2. Internet 25/10 Unlimited
3. Bell Fibe TV with Top of the Top programming (basically all channels MINUS the Premium ones that cost extra per month)

I just got the first bill and so far it all looks good.

I got that deal through a contact here on the forum
Thank you [you know who you are] again!

If anyone got a better deal, please let me know, I will negotiate harder in the future

This amount I used pay Videotron for just TV a la carte 30!!!
Bye, bye Videotron!!!

Nitra
join:2011-09-15
Montreal

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johnnyGo
join:2010-09-27
Sainte-Catherine, QC

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said by XPSTester:

I got that deal through a contact here on the forum

I want that deal! Who's the contact?
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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By respect, I will NOT post PUBLICLY any contact info.
XPSTester

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Advice for those interested in getting a deal:

I got my deal from Bell resellers not, Bell employees.

After seeing many requests for contact info, I sent an email to them saying that I have few questions... They did not return my e-mails... I guess they worry that now they need to provide service without making any more profit

My conclusion:
While my sales rep and his boss do not deserve to make more money for poor after sale service, getting a great deal is possible [I got it after all! ], just do NOT count on great after-sale service, especially if they are resellers.

Please try to find an outside Bell rep that works in your area.
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NO MORE PRIVATE MESSAGES PLEASE!.

PLEASE READ MY POSTS!!!

DO NOT PM ME FOR INFO ANYMORE, PLEASE!!!

Fenix
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Hello,
The new PVR with the 1TB is still labeled as the VIP2262 or a new model?
XPSTester
join:2013-09-24
Montreal, QC

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VIP2262