richman32
09-09-2003, 02:56 PM
Anyone know anything about the Motorola DCT 6208 set top box and when it is supposed to be available?
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leadvocal
09-10-2003, 04:49 AM
kojak light (I believe he works for Comcast?) mentioned in this thread (http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3751&highlight=motorola+6200) that it would be out "September-ish" but that was back in late July and havn't heard anything since.
leadvocal
09-10-2003, 04:51 AM
kojak light (I believe he works for Comcast?) mentioned in thisthread (http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3751&highlight=motorola+6200) that it would be out "September-ish" but that was back in late July and havn't heard anything since.
kojak light
09-10-2003, 01:48 PM
Hi!
Yes, the 6208 will initially be launched in 2 locations: California and Atlantic Division in November. Shortly after that, it should be available throughout Comcast...
Yes, the 6208 will initially be launched in 2 locations: California and Atlantic Division in November. Shortly after that, it should be available throughout Comcast...
dmlove
09-10-2003, 03:30 PM
I'm renting the 5100 for $5.00 a month. Any idea what the new one will cost?
leadvocal
09-10-2003, 04:36 PM
Yes, the 6208 will initially be launched in 2 locations: California and Atlantic Division in November.
kjl, is Baltimore considered "Atlantic Division" or mid-Atlantic?
kjl, is Baltimore considered "Atlantic Division" or mid-Atlantic?
kojak light
09-11-2003, 03:37 PM
It is considered Atlantic
alanjm1
09-11-2003, 05:26 PM
I'm a fairly new to this board and I'm a little confused on the Comcast hardware you guys are talking about. I own a Mitsubishi 65909 (Diamond Series) tv. I was one of the first to receive the Comcast HD service (last year) in my area. They do not charge me an additional fee for this cable box. All they did was switch the normal digital cable box to this new one with the HD 1080i connections that go into my tv. My tv is HD-READY (as opposed to HD-UPGRADEABLE). Is there an additional piece of equipment that Comcast rents out that for people who do not have a HD-READY tv? Or is there only one piece of hardware/cable box that works with either tv? I am interested in getting a DVR in the future but I'm fairly new to all this information. If someone could clear up my confusion I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
Thanks
dmlove
09-11-2003, 05:31 PM
The Comcast box most of us have now (the Motorola 5100) contains within it an HD converter, so those of us who have HD-ready TVs (without an integrated HD tuner, that is) do not have to buy a separate HD tuner to receive HD channels. I'm not sure if you needed this box or not, but since its working and they aren't charging you for it, obviously its not a problem!:p
As for the Motorola 6208 that people are discussing above, I think that may be a new HD box with HD tuner and recorder (like Tivo) built in, but I'm not certain (but if I'm right, I'm certainly interested).
Hope that helps.
As for the Motorola 6208 that people are discussing above, I think that may be a new HD box with HD tuner and recorder (like Tivo) built in, but I'm not certain (but if I'm right, I'm certainly interested).
Hope that helps.
richman32
09-11-2003, 05:37 PM
The 6208 is a hd decoder with dvr capability. Here's a link to some more information:
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/dct6208.html
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/dct6208.html
richman32
10-09-2003, 03:53 PM
It looks like Comcast is ready to launch the 6208 in the Sacramento area.
http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/7566114p-8507459c.html
http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/7566114p-8507459c.html
Vitriol
10-09-2003, 06:03 PM
Originally posted by richman32
It looks like Comcast is ready to launch the 6208 in the Sacramento area.
http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/7566114p-8507459c.html
It also looks like I'll have to wait a while, not only for Comcast to offer this box farther south here in Tracy, CA, but also for the dual-tuner HD/DVR box. I'm in no rush, however, since I'm still enjoying the fact that I have HD programming in the first place. However, once that newer model comes out next year, I'll definitely upgrade my box.
It looks like Comcast is ready to launch the 6208 in the Sacramento area.
http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/7566114p-8507459c.html
It also looks like I'll have to wait a while, not only for Comcast to offer this box farther south here in Tracy, CA, but also for the dual-tuner HD/DVR box. I'm in no rush, however, since I'm still enjoying the fact that I have HD programming in the first place. However, once that newer model comes out next year, I'll definitely upgrade my box.
seanb61
10-13-2003, 01:04 PM
Can anyone find when the 6208 will be rolled out in the Chicago market? Also what is the point of rolling this one out if it only has one tuner, meaning that you can't record and watch a different channel at the same time.....
kojak light
10-13-2003, 06:50 PM
I think there is TONS of upside.
First, there is ease of use. Nothing to program, no tapes to fiddle with- it is a snap, particularly for the VCR-programming-challenged.
Next is the ability to pause and rewind live TV. Awesome feature.
And then there is the one thing that I don't hear anyone talking about: Picture Quality!! I know when I tape my NASCAR races, the PQ is awful. No such problem with DVR. PLUS, I can record HD! Who else offers that right now? And if you are in an SA system, you have dual-tuner already (albeit, no HD recording yet).
First, there is ease of use. Nothing to program, no tapes to fiddle with- it is a snap, particularly for the VCR-programming-challenged.
Next is the ability to pause and rewind live TV. Awesome feature.
And then there is the one thing that I don't hear anyone talking about: Picture Quality!! I know when I tape my NASCAR races, the PQ is awful. No such problem with DVR. PLUS, I can record HD! Who else offers that right now? And if you are in an SA system, you have dual-tuner already (albeit, no HD recording yet).
seanb61
10-14-2003, 09:18 AM
Good points.....I am unable to get any info form the Chicago reps on this subject though. I spoke to supervisors, tech people and sales reps still nothing. Do you have any info on the chicago market. We curretly use MOT STB so i assume that they will stick with MOT and not SFA.
trido
11-19-2003, 10:17 AM
Originally posted by richman32
Anyone know anything about the Motorola DCT 6208 set top box and when it is supposed to be available?
I got one yesterday so far GOOD.
I am beta tester for Insight,
I recorded jay Leno and NYPD last nite both look perfect. can not tell a recorded HD show from a live hd one
trido
Anyone know anything about the Motorola DCT 6208 set top box and when it is supposed to be available?
I got one yesterday so far GOOD.
I am beta tester for Insight,
I recorded jay Leno and NYPD last nite both look perfect. can not tell a recorded HD show from a live hd one
trido
JEFFDUBE
11-22-2003, 12:55 PM
I have talked to Comcast in Newark, Del and their region does not have units for Chester, Bucks and Deleware counties as yet. They said Philadelphia customers do have these new Moto boxes...but that there is no word when they will be available to all of us who have been waiting so long in this area controlled from the Newalk, Del office.
trido
11-22-2003, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by JEFFDUBE
I have talked to Comcast in Newark, Del and their region does not have units for Chester, Bucks and Deleware counties as yet. They said Philadelphia customers do have these new Moto boxes...but that there is no word when they will be available to all of us who have been waiting so long in this area controlled from the Newalk, Del office.
Iam I right though with Comcast for now you are not using TWO boxes are you?
Insight has allways been two boxes if you want HD.
Still some issues mine freezes up about every other day I have to unlug it then it is ok.
Trido
I have talked to Comcast in Newark, Del and their region does not have units for Chester, Bucks and Deleware counties as yet. They said Philadelphia customers do have these new Moto boxes...but that there is no word when they will be available to all of us who have been waiting so long in this area controlled from the Newalk, Del office.
Iam I right though with Comcast for now you are not using TWO boxes are you?
Insight has allways been two boxes if you want HD.
Still some issues mine freezes up about every other day I have to unlug it then it is ok.
Trido
Hopeless
11-22-2003, 03:37 PM
Originally posted by Vitriol
It also looks like I'll have to wait a while, not only for Comcast to offer this box farther south here in Tracy, CA, but also for the dual-tuner HD/DVR box. I'm in no rush, however, since I'm still enjoying the fact that I have HD programming in the first place. However, once that newer model comes out next year, I'll definitely upgrade my box.
In addition to the points already made, you can watch a recorded program while it's recording live tv. This is a huge advantage! I've been a TiVo owner for years, and I can tell you that you probably won't watch much live tv after you get a pvr. Sports might be an exception.
It also looks like I'll have to wait a while, not only for Comcast to offer this box farther south here in Tracy, CA, but also for the dual-tuner HD/DVR box. I'm in no rush, however, since I'm still enjoying the fact that I have HD programming in the first place. However, once that newer model comes out next year, I'll definitely upgrade my box.
In addition to the points already made, you can watch a recorded program while it's recording live tv. This is a huge advantage! I've been a TiVo owner for years, and I can tell you that you probably won't watch much live tv after you get a pvr. Sports might be an exception.
AdminJoe
01-20-2004, 04:51 PM
any update on delaware county area in PA?
rodman9866
01-21-2004, 07:04 AM
Originally posted by dmlove
I'm renting the 5100 for $5.00 a month. Any idea what the new one will cost?
i have the dct6208 and my renting fee is $7.95 i think. i checked though in my area (New Haven CT) and they dont have the playback recording feature turned on yet :(
I'm renting the 5100 for $5.00 a month. Any idea what the new one will cost?
i have the dct6208 and my renting fee is $7.95 i think. i checked though in my area (New Haven CT) and they dont have the playback recording feature turned on yet :(
jggimi
08-04-2004, 09:42 PM
I received a DCT6208 from Comcast here in Michigan when I upgraded to HDTV a couple of weeks ago. For some odd reason, it came with a DCT5100 brochure. :tongue: But it is a 6208.
cn31672
08-18-2004, 12:46 AM
Here in Reading, PA. I had the 6208 installed last Tuesday. Works great, no problems. Wish I could record one show and watch another. Comcast says that is comming in December.. (Which means July, right???) Excellent recording of HD Broadcasts!
57U
08-18-2004, 01:40 AM
The 6412 will have two tuners and a 120 GB HDD. You can watch a programme you already recorded, while recording another...
cn31672
08-20-2004, 08:51 AM
With the current 6208 you can watch a program you have already recorded while recording another. I'm waiting for the ability to record a channel (live) while watching a different channel (Live)...
VGPats
10-19-2004, 02:11 PM
Is it just me or does the 6208 make noise like it's recording. I'm sure it is. I'm just not used to hearing a cable box. Even when it's off. Anyone else experience this?
57U
10-19-2004, 02:48 PM
I believe that all the DVRs have a fan or the HDD keeps on spinning, even when off. When mine's not recording, there is no "soft clicking" like you hear when it is recording.
Some people who have the SA8000HD say that if you leave it on the DVR output channel, it completely shuts down, however, I have not been able to duplicate that.
Some people who have the SA8000HD say that if you leave it on the DVR output channel, it completely shuts down, however, I have not been able to duplicate that.
Rocko
10-19-2004, 03:57 PM
Is it just me or does the 6208 make noise like it's recording. I'm sure it is. I'm just not used to hearing a cable box. Even when it's off. Anyone else experience this?
Yes, it's a noisy S.O.B. Now that I have it inside an entertainment center cabinet, I don't hear the whirring as much. Now I hear the low hum of the vibration from the glass shelf it's on.
Yes, it's a noisy S.O.B. Now that I have it inside an entertainment center cabinet, I don't hear the whirring as much. Now I hear the low hum of the vibration from the glass shelf it's on.
VGPats
10-19-2004, 04:54 PM
Thanks guys.
brillski
11-17-2004, 03:32 AM
anyone know motorola site with dvr boxes explained features etc?
Thank U l.brill@comcast.net
Thank U l.brill@comcast.net
Rocko
11-17-2004, 02:05 PM
anyone know motorola site with dvr boxes explained features etc?
Thank U l.brill@comcast.net
If your question is does anyone know of a Motorola site which explains the features of the DVR boxes, do a Google search of "Motorola 6208 manual" and the top of the page should list the Motorola page you might want.
Thank U l.brill@comcast.net
If your question is does anyone know of a Motorola site which explains the features of the DVR boxes, do a Google search of "Motorola 6208 manual" and the top of the page should list the Motorola page you might want.
soze
11-17-2004, 05:56 PM
why the 6208 - the 6212 are rolling out - well, in Seattle from COmcast - can't imagine that 6208 w/o dual tuners
57U
11-17-2004, 06:12 PM
I'm sure you mean 6412?
