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By Greg L | 11 December 2007 | Uncategorized | 50 Comments
There seemed to be a discussion about Comcast and DVRs that got one thread way off topic. Here’s a place for this discussion. Have at it folks.
I love my TiVo!
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One Voice,
Thanks to Greg, he gave us our own thread. Just in time for Christmas. SAVE ( show) us the money
Dolph,
Come out, come out from where ever you swim:)
es_la_ley,
We never had a ransom for hi jacking the thread, lol
And sorry for getting of topic, Greg
I hope none of you ladies hi jack my broom
We weren’t the first and I am sure we will not be the last to do a little low-jacking. Plus, dvr is well worth any hi-jacking. Get the HD one if you get one, even if you don’t have an HD tv yet. It holds more regular def shows.
For those of you who don’t feel tech savvy, don’t worry. If you can work a remote, you can work dvr. You can be dumb as a post with technology and still do just fine. I only know one person who cannot work mine….out of kids, grandkids and husband. Guess which one??????
Wall Street is full of spoiled brats. Waaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! I didn’t get my half percent interest cut so I am going to sell off my stocks and go home.
May tomorrow be a better day.
I like DVD recorders. Unfortunately, it would appear that the only low-cost (under $120) DVD recorders now sold don’t have tuners in them, thanks to the Federal Gov’t. (They mandated that any consumer electronics device sold in the USA with an NTSC tuner, starting March 1 2007 have an ATSC–HDTV–tuner in it, which adds to the cost).
I’d be happy with a DVD recorder that just has an NTSC tuner.
I guess this effectively kills the VCR. Nobody’s going to be making a $40 VCR with an ATSC tuner in it!
Oh, by the way, unless you intend to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna, the ATSC tuner is useless to you.
I’ve found that if I don’t have time to watch a TV show when it was first broadcast, I probably won’t have time to watch it later either.
I think DVD recorders for TV are a pain in the neck. Too much work.
DVR is every so much more pleasant. You can still send your program to DVD from the DVR.
If you get DVR from Comcast do you need THE BOX.
For comcast the box and the DVR are one in the same..nothing extra.
I had the comcast DVR for awhile, I liked it. However A few months ago I shifted to directv and got their DVR’s. I’m pretty satisfied, they have more HD channels as well.
Comcast just plain sucks, I’m glad to be rid of them and I’m saving money every month because of it
Oh well, THE BOX means a technician must enter our home. My husband will not allow any Comcast person in our house after a yelling incident 10 years ago. Guess I will have to stick with my cheap VCR.
Thanks,
comcast is totally lame now! They are seriously pandering too! I click on what appears to be a movie link in English and then the whole write-up is in (guess what language???). I might get rid of comast. They have sold out. By the way, my comcast bill is rather expensive. Surely, those people that have 5 plus kids, use foodstamps, free medical cannot afford the rididiculous comcast prices now can they? How is that possible?
One Voice,
Let see….husband….dvr….husband…..dvr…..hmmmmm ….I vote for the dvr.
Actually you can install it yourself. Just substitute dvr for the box. Follow the cords.
~~splash~~
The Patriot (Got E-Verify?) said on 12 Dec 2007 at 8:30 am:
comcast is totally lame now! They are seriously pandering too! I click on what appears to be a movie link in English and then the whole write-up is in (guess what language???). I might get rid of comast. They have sold out. By the way, my comcast bill is rather expensive. Surely, those people that have 5 plus kids, use foodstamps, free medical cannot afford the rididiculous comcast prices now can they? How is that possible?
Let’s see…….nine adults living in a 3 bedroom house…….divided into X dollars……equals………. Guess they can afford it!
Dolph:
You need to dump stocks and get into a precious metals mutual fund. You’ll live longer.
Advocator:
Which ones do you advocate? I have mutual funds also but no precious metals mutual funds. Can you recommend a couple? I also prefer ETFs over mutual funds. I am perking up my ears. Share your information.
I really don’t see what’s a pain in the neck about DVD recorders. Put a blank DVD in (can use rewriteable ones), set the timer, and come back and watch it later. No rewiding or fast forwarding, and if you want to make a permanent copy, just take the DVD to your computer and rip it.
As far as I’m aware the current crop of DVRs don’t make it very easy to get what you’ve recorded out of them and onto your computer. Oh sure you can get a video capture card for your computer and do it that way, but that’s a lot more work than ripping a DVD and takes longer.
Dolph, so far, so good on this day on Wall Street. It’s early
morning, so anything can happen between now and closing
time, as you know.
Found some GREAT posters at:
http://www.thepeoplescube.com/red/viewtopic.php?t=33
Also a good book on “Illegal Immigration for Dummies” by Sen. Edward Kennedy - lol
Gone Fishing,
I am keeping my fingers crossed. I was furious at all of Wall Street yesterday. What a bunch of spoiled brats! If someone’s eyelash falls out, it could all go south today. grrrrrrrrr I got my a$$ handed to me for sure yesterday.
Oh how I wish I had bought MA before it got so darn expensive. On the up side, I did buy aapl though…at a good time. Oh well….it beats throwing your money in the slot machines. Hmmmmm…..a little Charlestown time before Christmas…yea that’s the ticket.
MP Resident,
I think it depends on what you want to do with your recording. If you want to save it for a long time or permanently, your way is better.
If you want to watch it and erase, my way is easier. I can pick up 2 shows at once, watch it and erase it. My dvd recorder is not very fancy. Perhaps that is why I consider it a pain in the neck. I just like the dvr because an idiot can push a button on the remote control. Compared to setting up a permanent or semi permanent recording, it is beyond easy because I push a button from the program guide.
I also don’t have a tuner on my laptop. I do on my desktop but never use it. I am in no danger of going through sensory deprivation here at Dolph Acres.
~~splash~~
Personally, I like YouTube as far as watching shows, especially those no longer on TV. I have a 19″ flat screen monitor where I can comfortably watch:
Lance Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3CtlvMA90
Clutch Cargo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFnLirXjjto
or
Dark Shadows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtXH8qd6w3U
John Light,
Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer there? Why is your name in blue? Is that a sign of naughty or nice?
~~splash~~
I kind of like open threads. It’s kind of fun to digress. Since there is usually so much angst on the other threads, I find this kind of relaxing. Maybe we should ask for one a month?
If you click on JL’s name you go to a weird website. Little spooky
John Light, I had completely forgotten about “Dark Shadows”!
Thanks for the memories.
Dolph, personally, I have found Charlestown very unyielding
as far as the slots and have lost a bundle, much to my chagrin.
There’s gotta be a better way!!
Gone Fishing,
You and me both. I definitely went home with a lighter wallet whether it was the slots or the ponies. Vegas didn’t treat me any kinder either. And the stock market was mighty disappointing today also. All that bluster this morning sort of went out with a wimper, didnt it. I keep hoping Mr. Dolph will hit it big with the lottery tickets…alas. You are absolutely right, there has to be a better way! (short of printing it up in the basement;))
Gone Fishing…anytime
The website that my name is hyperlinked to is a sister site of Communists for Kerry, a spoof political site.
The hyperlink to my name on THIS post goes to a link which will show you what happens in Hollywood when the writers go on strike - they bring back the old shows - lol
Gone Fishing,
Consider Charlestown less of a loss today. Stock market is having a temper tantrum and things look bad for the day. GRRRRRRRRRRR
Dolph, sure enough…another roller coaster day! I keep on
eye on the overseas markets, so I was prepared. Enough
to make a grown man cry!!
Gone Fishing,
It just bites, doesn’t it! I am never ready for losing money, even though I know it is coming. And no, I am not enjoying that roller coaster ride. I want to get on the money elevator that just goes UP.
Even my little Aussie ETF has gone south for the day. arrgghhhh! CRY!
I am still waiting for Advocator to give me his precious metals tip.
Roger Clemens made the steroid list. Is NOTHING sacred!!!
Holy Catfish, GF, I am back in the black on the roller coaster. 11 more minutes before I can breathe a sigh of relieve. What a wild day.
PWC is facing some serious funding shortages over the next several years. The county’s CIP was presented last Tuesday and has gone largely unnoticed here. The presentation Tuesday gave the Board a proposed CIP that is
$500 MILLION less than the CIP presented last year. $500Million. That is all about lost opportunity for PWC. School, Training Centers for Public Safety, Libraries and Parks.
All the things that bring economic develpment to any area + ILEGAL IMMIGRATON ISSUES. BOTH must be fixed.
There was a post about the NVTA increase that is about to decend upon us all as well, hopefully the “post-er” will move to this open thread and bring that back up for discussion.
redawn said on 13 Dec 2007 at 7:18 pm:
Alert!
You thought things were bad enough with the housing market and the stupid and UNFAIR abuser fees.( to be nice)
Starting in January of 08 the Grantor tax increase to $5.00 per $1000.00 but what is not in this article is the increase from $1.00 to $5.00
http://www.enovahomes.com/blogs/nova_market/archive/2007/11/20/grantor-s-tax-increases-jan-2008.aspx
Thanks Corey~
http://goodbyefaisal.com/republican-allies/kopko-and-stewart/stewart-forced-bos-vote-to-pass-northern-virginia-transportation-authority-tax-hikes/
Gerhart continues budget warning
http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173353845424&path=!news
The July 10th vote on this (guess it was oveshadowed by the Resolution on Immigration) was 7-1 with only Mr. Stirrup voting against.
M. Park businesses fear tax increase
http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173353844971&path=!news
PWC is not alone with this problem. PWC knew about it early on last year. There is no one to blame for the problem - however, not taking it head on as Mrs. Caddigan and Mr. Jenkins attempted to do last spring is now taking it’s toll and having a widespread impact.
Botom line, schools attract businesses. While per pupil spending is not the most thougtful measure of effectiveness, it’s the perfect soundbite. Being highest or lowest in the region indicates a problem. PWC is now the lowest.
Not good for the number of homes on the market.
Redawn,
Please explain the Grantor Tax Increase.
It is a tax increase that is calculated $5.00 per $1,000 based on the consideration of the home.It comes out of the Grantor ( seller’s pocket) This is part of the new Commuter Tax fee.
It increased from $1.00. That is steep!
redawn,
Will this tax only hit home sales or will it also hit refinances? That is very steep indeed! Does it only hit NOVA homes or will it affect home sales in the entire state?
It will only be collected on the sale of a home paid by the seller (ouch, with the falling market values)
It affects the following counties:
Fairfax
Loudoun
Alrington
City of Alexandria
Prince William
effective on January 1, 2008
Which meatheads approved this tax? Who done it???!!!! Name names! Which of our local politicians sold us out? That is horrible.
Have Manassas and Manassas Park escaped this fate?
The July 10th vote was 7-1 with Stirrup against.
It includes the City of Manassas and Manassas Park as the documents are recorded at the PWC (Ishould have clarified)
Thank you Mr.Stirrup for NOT voting on this
Dolph, Sorry…this explains it better.
FYI - for anyone planning on selling in 2008, NVAR recently received notice that the grantor’s tax will increase from $1.00 per $1,000 to $5.00 per $1,000 on January 1, 2008. The revenue from the increase will go toward transportation projects of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA).
The localities affected by the increase are: the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, City of Falls Church, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County (including the Towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna), Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, and Prince William County.
What does this mean for you? Before, if you sold your house for $500,000, $500 would go to the county as a grantor’s tax. With this new increase, if you sell your house for $500,000, $2,500 will go to the county as a grantor’s tax.
That and other information can be found here: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® - nvar.com
http://www.city-data.com/forum/northern-virginia/197343-alert-grantor-s-tax-change-2008-a.html
One Voice and Redawn:
Should I be feeling betrayed? At least I live in the Gainesville District and didn’t get sold out by MY supervisor.
The county budget situation is totally scary. Being the lowest with per pupil spending is just embarrassing. How can a county tout a World Class school system when they are low man on the totem pole? No money for roads? I guess we won’t be seeing our traffic situation getting any better.
What galls me is all the people trumpeting about being willing to pay higher taxes to get rid of illegals. Unless I have misread something in that budget summary, we have a lot bigger issues at hand that are far more urgent. Follow the money. Just how much more in taxes will we all be willing to pay?
The BOCS needs to get over their desire to appease a fickle electorate and needs to start acting fiscally responsible. Did anyone hear about these dire straits BEFORE the election?
It was briefly discussed at the budget meetings last April. To no avail.
According to the Pot News, the Supervisors were briefed again a few times on this in September and October, well before the election.
If I hear $800 million dollar budget “what’s the problem” one more time, I will barf. Such lack of understanding.
Repeal the “Farewell Tax” petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/Grantor/petition.html