Anyone switch from DSL to cable modem or vice versa?

[curtis]

Any idea how much 2 cable cards would cost from Verizon?

Nope.

I did read that the HDTiVo's are designed to work with a weaker signal than the FiOS STB's. So in some cases, some folks needed to use attenuators with their HDTiVo's to get the best performance.

[BGHD]

Nope.

I did read that the HDTiVo's are designed to work with a weaker signal than the FiOS STB's. So in some cases, some folks needed to use attenuators with their HDTiVo's to get the best performance.

You're definitely correct. Olympics were unwatchable until I added 6db of attenuation. Bought a multi-pack from smarthome.com:

http://www.smarthome.com/7800.html

[curtis]

speaking about Olympics....I have been an Olympics junkie the past two weeks!

[curtis]

Just to update this FiOS thread....

Today, in California, FiOS revamped the channel lineup. Many new HD channels, and new packages. I am getting more HD and movies channels than yesterday, along with 20/5 internet service, and paying $8 less a month.

My new internet speeds according to speakeasy.net:
Download Speed: 20313 kbps (2539.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 4593 kbps (574.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
kind of a waste....but it costs me nothing, and the rates are not cheaper if I went with less.

[drewface]

the channel lineup was updated at my parents place in Maryland sometime recently, as well. (they have FiOS) i also noticed that a lot of the performance issues the IMG used to be plagued with have been fixed. it all runs really smooth now. there's games (like solitaire), new widgets, and some other stuff i didn't get to check out, as well. all pretty solid updates in my opinion.

apparently the base speed for internet has been increased in the area from 5/2 to 10/2. i haven't tested this there to see if they pushed the upgrade to existing customers, but next time i'm there i plan to check it out.

i really hate that i have to use comcast at my new place in Baltimore city...

[curtis]

I will have to check out the games, but not tell my kids about them.

[drewface]

I will have to check out the games, but not tell my kids about them.

haha. i don't really think they are worthwhile unless you're REALLY bored and feeling extremely lazy to the point you don't want to leave your seat... i tried the solitaire, and got frustrated with it pretty quick (mouse control on a computer is SO much better). i think chess was another one they had... and maybe some form of poker. at least they're free!

[BGHD]

Just to update this FiOS thread....

Today, in California, FiOS revamped the channel lineup. Many new HD channels, and new packages. I am getting more HD and movies channels than yesterday, along with 20/5 internet service, and paying $8 less a month.

My new internet speeds according to speakeasy.net:
Download Speed: 20313 kbps (2539.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 4593 kbps (574.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
kind of a waste....but it costs me nothing, and the rates are not cheaper if I went with less.

What?! How'd you pull that off? I called to upgrade to Extreme HD & the CSR just INCREASED my bill by $10. I read about people's bill going down, but I couldn't get the CSR to cough up any ways to improve my package.

I had/have the $109 Triple Freedom package, 15/2 internet, no premium movie or sports. As Extreme HD includes sports, I assumed that's why peoples' bills went down. Any tips to get a better deal? Do I need to ask for 20/5 internet? Does having/not having premium movies make a difference?

BTW, pretty nice to finally catch up to Directv & Dish in # of HD channels.