[mythtv-users] Re: Comcast being coy?

[Alex Brekken]

No, you don't need (or want) the DVR version. The DCT-6200 box is what you
want. The Comcast reps definitely don't know what they're talking about, and
have no idea what Firewire is. However, if you have them search their
knowledge base for "IEEE-1394" (the technical name for Firewire) they will
find a blurb that states how "they must enable the port due to a new
law/regulation blah blah blah." Regardless, just have them send you a 6200
and you'll be fine.

As to what channels you actually get, this is something that seems to vary
from market to market. I'm in the Twin Cities, and I get all analog and
digital channels, with the exception of the HBO's. (interetsingly, I used to
get the HBO's but now I don't...)


On 10/7/05, Steve Adeff <adeffs at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> wow, this is awesome. I was hesitant to do it because I'm always the guy
> that
> would end up getting a non-firewire box with no way to get a new one, or
> getting a new one that still doesn't have firewire...
>
> out of curiosity, would I need the DVR version of the box or would the
> regular
> version have firewire out? my comcast uses the motorola boxes for dvr, and
> from what I've seen for the non-dvr's as well. in fact, they look the
> same,
> maybe they are, just san-hd?
>
> would the firewire allow me to get all the channels over it or just the
> ones
> that are sent through the lines as digital?
>
> thanks!
>
> Steve
>
>
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