Price Plan If i buy this new box, will it work even if i dont pay for the tivo service (i.e. $299 for 3 prepaid years of service)? Do i have to pay that even if i use comcast serviceI will be using comcast cablecards just to let you know. Price Plan If i buy this new box, will it work even if i dont pay for the tivo service (i.e. $299 for 3 prepaid years of service)? Do i have to pay that even if i use comcast serviceI... » Read More Price Plan If i buy this new box, will it work even if i dont pay for the tivo service (i.e. $299 for 3 prepaid years of service)? Do i have to pay that even if i use comcast serviceI will be using comcast cablecards just to let you know. « Show Less
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You must subscribe to the tivo service for the unit to work. An active subscription is required so that the unit can download the program schedule updates.
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Worse, without a subscription it will not record any programs even ifyou want to set the time to record manually.
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I have Comcast, and I wanted to not rent a box. I had to buy a cable modem and a router to do that. You will need a cable modem.
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It replaces the DVR box and cable box if you have one. You will need to pick up a cable card and tuner box from Comcast. You can either pay for the lifetime service or monthly for the TiVo. I got the cable card and tuner box for free but um with Cox Communications.
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You must have a cablecard provided by your cable company to be able to receive their channels. That is a small card that slides into the Hauupauge.This box does nothing without the cablecard. The cablecard decodes the cable signalBut, that said, I receive all the channels I subscribe to from Comcast with the Comcast cablecard. I do not get HBO for some reason though through the cablecard. I do not know whyDoes Time Warner have cablecards to give to you? That is what you need to find out. I do not know about TW
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I have a series 3 hd and time warner. You need to have tw insert a cable card into the tivon then you get rid of the cable box, they also giuve you a tuner adapter for free, the card is abotu 2 bucks compared to the 8 for the cable box. My tivo remote works for tv, cable and tivo
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Get it from your cable co. I have Cox. It costs $1.99 per month. You must have your cable co. Pair it with your tivo and cable card for it to work. It is normally painless, but in my case, it ttok about 4 hours and 4 techs to get it going. I think that was on purpose to discourage me .I'm tough...and determined. Finally got it going and now it is flawless!
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This is in response to lit chick who already has a TiVo with a lifetime subscription and is thinking of getting a dual tuner. I think you would be better off buying from a retailer like Amazon. Stay tuned for the rebate stipulations which are supposed to bring the net price of the box down to $99. If the prepaid fees to qualify for the rebate are $155 (as they were in the past), at $6.95 per month the prepayment will cover your first 22 months of service. Thus, for about the price of the one-year package, you will instead get 22 months of service because of the multi-service discount.
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You contact Tivo and pay them. You will also have to contact your cable provider to get a cable card installed into the TIVO after you get it. Call TIVO and they will tell you all you need to know. They were very helpful and no wait time to talk to someone.
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I have one installed in my windows 7 system. I just went to the local Comcast office and picked up a MCard and installed it myself. Not really any issues to speak of. The CableCard was activated using an automated telephone system. While the card was working, I did have to call Comcast support to complete the "pairing" of the CableCard to the Ceton Tuner. Afterward, I was able to access Premium channels, like HBO. Comcast charges a $8.00 digital outlet fee for the Cablecard. There is no fee, if the Ceton Tuner is the only device you use to receive TV.
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The one I purchased did work but it only lasted for possibly a year.I ended up going back to paying the monthly and getting one from Comcast. Since then even the one from Comcast I had to replace.I hope this helps.
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When I called to connect it, I was told that the modem was already registered with a Comcast account and I couldn't use it. Luckily, I called back and got a different technician who could connect it. So far, the device has been consistent and I haven't had any problems, but I almost wasn't able to use it. It might depend on the technician as to whether or not they'll connect you with service...Just a word of warning when buying used. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time.
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I was (as of two months ago) A Comcast Tech Support rep. Will this work with Comcast? yes and no. If you already have it applied to your account, then it will continue you work. However with Blast Speed you will be limited in terms of speed using this modem. If you have Extreme 105, or you are trying to add this modem, then the Comcast System which we use to add/provision modems will NOT allow it to be added.So, when the Comcast rep tells you it can't work.. it's because Comcast made the decision to no longer support Docsis 2.0 since only two of their internet plan "play nice" with this technology.. which, from a business standpoint, makes sense. I was (as of two months ago) A Comcast Tech Support rep. Will this work with Comcast? yes and no. If you already have it applied to your account, then it will continue you work. However with Blast Speed you will be limited in terms of speed using this modem. If you have Extreme 105, or you are trying to add this modem, then the Comcast System which we use to add/provision modems will NOT allow it to be added.So, when the Comcast rep tells you it can't work.. it's because Comcast made the decision to no longer support Docsis 2.0 since only two of their internet plan "play... » Read More I was (as of two months ago) A Comcast Tech Support rep. Will this work with Comcast? yes and no. If you already have it applied to your account, then it will continue you work. However with Blast Speed you will be limited in terms of speed using this modem. If you have Extreme 105, or you are trying to add this modem, then the Comcast System which we use to add/provision modems will NOT allow it to be added.So, when the Comcast rep tells you it can't work.. it's because Comcast made the decision to no longer support Docsis 2.0 since only two of their internet plan "play nice" with this technology.. which, from a business standpoint, makes sense. « Show Less
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Yes indeed, it worked for me. That's all you need. No more rental fee..... But I would highly recommend for you to get in contact with your local cable company before purchasing this modem.... Just to be on the safe side. Mine has been working for over 2 yrs and the installation took only a few mins over the phone with the cable co. Good Luck.
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Comcast here encrypts most of their HD content, so you'll need to pay extra rent for their box. QAM tuners like the ones in some TVs won't do the trick. Comcast also compress content. Comcast sux.
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It would seem as if the most part - cable card integration with TVs have been a failure. In reality, it should have worked, but at the time you post this question, the cable companies were very lenient on required standards. And also at the time, they could have said they don't have any and there was nothing that can be done. Now, there are regulations for standards, and requirement of availability. In a matter of fact, new set top boxes you would get from the company has a cable card slot. However, this is too little - too late. TVs will now have to do more than just be a TV, and the manufacturers are falling behind in the needs I personally feel they must address. The main reason to get a cable card is reduction of fees and integration. What's the point of having a TV with a cable card slot if it can't record shows for you? If you are still looking for alternatives, Ceton Corp is what I noticed to be the best solution. They have PCI-X adapters, and USB 2 adapters that will allow you to plug your cable cable card into a Windows 7 PC. There are no fees such as from TiVo, but you may not like the clunky looking PC next to your TV. I will look into getting a dedicated machine that will look better for the home theater. The Ceton Adapter can support 4 simultaneous channels. In addition, they will have a DVR/Blu-Ray player coming later in the year that will support 6 simultaneous channels. However, if your goal was to get rid of the box and have just a TV, even 3 years later - this has been more of a pipe dream for the consumer.
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I too have comcast and am looking for the code. has the 02429 code worked for the comcast remote? Also can that sony remote control the comcast box and dvr?
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I have called the tv stations and had to ask them to enable the programming guide on their servers. They tend to forget that some users use an antenna. When that happens the guide shows the program as DTV program.I am on my fourth year of the PAL 7000. A savings of $3200 plus over a paid service. Yes less programming, most network programming is trash anyway. With a paid service they play the same material over and over for years, and even though you pay, you still have commercials. I use the savings to purchase dvd's or blu rays of what I really want to watch. I record anything on the CM7000 that I want to watch and zip through the commercials, unless they are worthy of watching. I have called the tv stations and had to ask them to enable the programming guide on their servers. They tend to forget that some users use an antenna. When that happens the guide shows the program as DTV program.I am on my fourth year of the PAL 7000. A savings of $3200 plus over a paid service. Yes less programming, most network programming is trash anyway. With a paid service they play the same material over and over for years, and even though you pay, you still have commercials. I use the savings to purchase dvd's or blu rays of what I really want to watch. I record anything on... » Read More I have called the tv stations and had to ask them to enable the programming guide on their servers. They tend to forget that some users use an antenna. When that happens the guide shows the program as DTV program.I am on my fourth year of the PAL 7000. A savings of $3200 plus over a paid service. Yes less programming, most network programming is trash anyway. With a paid service they play the same material over and over for years, and even though you pay, you still have commercials. I use the savings to purchase dvd's or blu rays of what I really want to watch. I record anything on the CM7000 that I want to watch and zip through the commercials, unless they are worthy of watching. « Show Less