Anyone have the package with the highest internet speeds available in their plan? If so, what are the UL/DL speeds? I'm considering switching here very soon thanks to the new 250GB cap at Comcast.
Dwight Silverman's Techblog from the Houston Chronicle - where he has some interesting things to say about U-verse. http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/ The Big Switcheroo: From Comcast to U-verse Last Thursday, I made a couple of phone calls. First, I canceled my TiVo service. The rep I talked to sounded seriously distraught. I thought he was going to cry, and I was a little verklempt myself. I love TiVo. Then, I called Comcast and canceled my cable television service. That rep sounded less upset, and didn't even try to convince me otherwise. Maybe that was because I told her I'd already ordered service from AT&T's U-verse. After being a cable TV customer since the early 1980s, I've made the leap to digital TV delivered using the same technology as the Internet. U-verse is what's known as IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), and while it's not yet perfect, the benefits are now strong enough that I'm switching. The package I've chosen, U200, is slightly less expensive than the combination of TiVo and my Comcast analog service, but provides a lot more channels. The picture is remarkably better, as I wrote in columns this year and last, even on my picture-tube TV. I've not tried Comcast's digital cable service, but I have seen it at friends' homes, on their CRT TVs. The U-verse picture is noticeably better. While the DVR on the U-verse box is not as user-friendly as TiVo, it's better than what I've seen on Comcast's device. Comcast is working on rolling out a TiVo-based service, but it's slow in coming and who knows when it will get to Houston. If I have any regrets about making this change, it's losing TiVo. TiVo is the best DVR on the market, in my opinion, but it's not compatible with the U-verse box. U-verse's DVR has some maddening flaws -- it's hard to stop at just the right point when fast-forwarding through commercials, and its series-recording scheduler leaves a lot to be desired. But U-verse is constantly upgrading its software, and I suspect these flaws will be worked out eventually. In fact, by signing on with U-verse, I'm betting on the future. IPTV has huge potential. I'm hoping I'll eventually be able to record programs based on standing keyword searches, essentially creating my own personalized TV channel. That's the kind of promise this technology holds. I'm also a little nervous about putting most of my communications eggs in AT&T's basket. My cell phone, landline and now TV service are all with Ma Bell 2.0. For the sake of digital diversity, my Internet access will remain with Comcast, though I also have a more practical reason. U-verse requires that you use its wireless router, which uses the older 802.11g Wi-Fi protocol. I prefer 802.11n, which is faster and has greater range. True, I can piggyback an N router off the U-verse device, but the layout of my house would require that I use only wireless connections, and I want my desktop machine hardwired to the network. I'll keep you updated here and in my column on my adventures in the U-verse. Hopefully, it's not a decision I'll come to regret.
So as far as the Total Home DVR is concerned, what if I record something in HD and try to watch that recording on a non-HD TV. Will it play? If it plays will it look bad?
My bill with Comcast- $168.73 a month after the new internet price hike. All I have is the sports package which sucks, HDDVR and Howard TV. ZERO premium channels at all. I went online to the U-Verse site and I can get the 400 package that includes LOADS of sports stuff, EVERY premium channel available, more HD channels, faster internet speeds, NO 250 GB CAP, and being able to watch recorded shows in all rooms topped it off. I'll be getting all of this for round $14.00 a month more. Easy choice. Plus $250.00 cash back for signing up on line. Nice! Buh Bye Comcast. As of 10/10/08 I am done with your crap. W00T!
If it is REALLY HD, the black bars will appear above and below the image, but it will look great anyway. BLAKE: you can't record TiVo in one room and go watch it in another. With U-verse, you can do that without having TiVo. Why have an extra service if u-verse already does that for you? Besides, can you program your TiVo remotely using your Yahoo! main account? I know I've seen this on tv.yahoo.com, but... how good is it? *my offer to split referrals with you dudes who sign up with u-Verse still stands. If interested, please email me through the board.*
I just got the total home service. I still use my tivo for now because I really like it. It does things that the UVerse dvr won't do. It's worth the $10 per month...for now. Might drop them
How much is a referral? Also, I didn't see anything about referrals when I signed up through the internet. How does this work?
What are those features? "Other showtimes"? "Actor/Actress' Lookup?" I know a buddy told me that he has the one where if he just enters "TOMBSTONE", it will record it next time it airs in any channel without you previously knowing the show time. LonghornFan, http://www.attreferrals.com/Offers.aspx . I have a code if you say "I was referred by...[SwoLy's code here] " when you sign up. I can transfer cash if you give me the referral and then start your own with other peeps.
Yes. Yes it does. Any AT&T service will do, and it's MORE if it is a huge bundle. U-Verse package referrals start at $50. I can give you $20 . You can then get more from other peeps. Message me through the board and I will be more than happy to send you my code. Another BBS'er already signed up under my referral, but I think it will take about 4 weeks for his referral to show up in my account. Still, I will let you know if you DO sign up and put me down. You should see "referred by SwoLy" on your records. As long as it is the main u-verse account/phone, you're the same to the system.
Holy crap...you made a post without a smilie Tivo is a bit more user friendly. Season Pass feature is great (though ATT might have it as well), it's Search function is great (search by whatever you want), other showtimes and based on my viewing habits it records shows that are similar to ones that I watch. For instance, it automatically records anything Rockets related that comes on, records all types of sports shows and movies that my wife likes, etc... I just prefer it. My only issue with TiVo is that with my DVR you cannot change the channel during a show while it is being recorded.
DARNED IT. Whenever I do that, it's a SERIOUS post, but I truly missed it. Anyway, if you really think that those $10 are worth it, then cool... I was just asking what extras your TiVo offers that uVerse doesn't so I can call uVerse and ask "Hey, how come you all don't have [feature that TiVo offers] ??" JD2010, Yao Wink, message sent.
So all the brand spanking new HD channels went live today on U-Verse. All the premium channels (for HBO, Showtime, Starz etc.) are now available in HD, not just the main channels. Plus a bevy of channels like Fox News, Fox Business, FX, SciFi, Weather Channel, Animal Planet, Lifetime, QVC, Speed, Hallmark. Disappointingly, no ESPNNews HD yet.
Been considering switching over to Uverse. I'm currently paying 120 for Internet, Cable and HD service (no premiums) I really enjoy the HD service on Comcast but wanted to see how each stacks up with regards to HD channels. Any link to what HD channels ATT offers in Houston Area? Also I hear Uverse doesn't have NBATV.
