In the course of the recent Comcast debacle, I kept my eyes peeled, and gleaned a bit of info about the diagnostic menus on the Motorola DCT3412 I (“Dual Tuner DVR / HDTV Capable”). To get into the main diagnostic status menu, grab the remote, and make sure the box is plugged in, but “off”…
My parents got FiOS internet at their home in Florida a few months ago, and it seemed to be pretty stable and blazingly fast — better than my expensive DSL! My parents! How dare they surpass me in the quest for newer/faster/better digital gadgets! I was appalled! Anyway, after the shock wore off, I figured…
When we last left our heroes, Comcast’s contractor had botched the install, and promised to send someone out Wednesday to fix things. Wednesday came and went, with a call at the very end of the installation window informing us that the contractor had been involved in an accident, and gone to the hospital. Thankfully, he…
I’ve been looking at the new Series 3 TiVo this morning, and drooling over it. However much I vastly prefer the TiVo interface, though, I’m not sure I’m prepared to shell out an extra $800 plus $13/mo on top of my Comcast service for the privilege. At $8/mo for the box and service, I think…
Now, new in beta! Stationinthemetr…o. Ah, who am I kidding? I haven’t updated this site for real in weeks. I’ve still got to post about the trip back from Florida, and this weekend we’re moving to a new house, so you’re going to have to hold your breath a little while longer. I deny any…
Man, am I crazy, crazy tired. [Posted from the road.]
Testing a post from my treo. Pay me no mind. [Posted from the road.]