Hope you read this AT&T

[V27]

I wish there was an alert on programming. Maybe there is ? Have not noticed one. I switched from Time Warner Cable and that was one thing I really liked that they had. You could set an alert up to a week prior to the show you wanted to watch and at that time the show started no matter what channel you were on an alert would appear at the bottom of the screen to ask you if you wanted to go that channel to watch it.Also wish AT&T would color code the programs to distinguish between sports and movies. The guide is a little hard to see against the lightblue back ground.

Other than that they installed my uverse the day they said,Had minor problems ..they did not hook up VCR like I had prior.Had to do it myself.

Anyone having problems with internet?

I was having some problems logging on ..and troubleshooted with Rep on the phone for 4 hrs.Not sure what we did im really not a Computer person I just followed directions. We got .He was very pleaseant and very patient.We ended up think that it was my cordless phone that may have been disrupting the signal from the router.My cordless phone is 2.4GHz which is the same fregriency as the router.He recommended getting one higher 5.GHz. worth a try.

[Uturnaroun]

Well you could also change the router settings so that it sends out the signal on a different frequency. That would save you some money. Post back if you want instructions.

[Koolkid1935]

From what I understand, even the cheaper 5.8gHz phones still use the 2.4gHz band to some extend.

To move completely away from it, I would suggest a DECT 6.0 phone, we just got one with 6 handsets with zero interference on both the wireless LAN and the phones themselves.


Message Edited by Koolkid1935 on 08-14-2007 01:35 AM

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

I have not heard of that; would you elaborate on this new frequency phone?

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

I second that motion on the request for "watch program" alerts.  I miss that!

And with the transparent menus, it would be nice to customize them with a few offered colors and fonts; it would make it easier for some to view their guides/commands, and it could make for a more personalized viewing experience.

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Wildcats27 wrote:

I wish there was an alert on programming. Maybe there is ? Have not noticed one. I switched from Time Warner Cable and that was one thing I really liked that they had. You could set an alert up to a week prior to the show you wanted to watch and at that time the show started no matter what channel you were on an alert would appear at the bottom of the screen to ask you if you wanted to go that channel to watch it.Also wish AT&T would color code the programs to distinguish between sports and movies. The guide is a little hard to see against the lightblue back ground.

Other than that they installed my uverse the day they said,Had minor problems ..they did not hook up VCR like I had prior.Had to do it myself.

Anyone having problems with internet?

I was having some problems logging on ..and troubleshooted with Rep on the phone for 4 hrs.Not sure what we did im really not a Computer person I just followed directions. We got .He was very pleaseant and very patient.We ended up think that it was my cordless phone that may have been disrupting the signal from the router.My cordless phone is 2.4GHz which is the same fregriency as the router.He recommended getting one higher 5.GHz. worth a try.

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[Uturnaroun]

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spd2demun wrote:

I have not heard of that; would you elaborate on this new frequency phone?

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DECT 6.0 is a new technology found in newer cordless phones. Basically, the the reciever scans the area for every single frequency found in the air and then picks a frequency that is not being used so that way there is minimal intereference.

[V27]

Hey spd2demun,

Another thing I miss from Time Warner is ,you could click on the "info" button of a programe and then scroll to the time clock and it would show you all the times and dates that the programe would air.Rather than scrolling on the guide looking for that same programe.You could then set an "Alert" to let you know that programe is showing and ask if you wanted to watch that programe.AT&T I hope you are reading this!

[V27]

Hey Uturnaroun,

I think Im due anyway for a  new set of cordless phones.I tried to buy some a few months back but The lady of the house said " No ,we dont need them we have a set already " Ya know how that go'es!

So now I have a excuse to get some new ones and im going to take advantage of it,,lol,lol.I love new toy's.Im working on another HD TV now, DLP,or Plasma w/HD,But I think I will wait until AT&T gets the kinks out of veiwing HD channels. Do you have any preferance on DLP,or Plasma ? Im looking for about a 36" to 40 " screen.I saw a" VISTA" I think was the name HD Plasma 40 " for $799 at Costco.

Thanks for the reply!

[Uturnaroun]

I personaly prefer plasma. I don't know why, I think it's just becuase the screen can be viewed from any angle unlike LCD and DLP. And you should definitely get that TV from Costco. I didn't know Costco has one that cheap right now. Maybe I'll stop over there soon. And I guess this whole wireless isssue is a great excuse to get a new phone.

Message Edited by Uturnaroun on 08-14-2007 07:36 PM

[Koolkid1935]

I like our LCoS TV.  It was very expensive when we bought it, and is still fairly expensive compared to other sets, but it does have some nice features such as: No burn-in, can be viewed by any angle, relatively small foot-print, etc.

[Uturnaroun]

LCoS? Is that a fairly new type of TV? I've never heard of it before.

[Koolkid1935]

Liquid Crystal on Silicone, it has been around for awhile now.

Here is some more information on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_on_silicon

[Uturnaroun]

Oh. That sounds like a good type of TV but I imagine as you said they can be fairly expensive/

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

Isn't that what iPods use?  And iPhone and the newest Macs?

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

I'm not seeing that on the option with the Info button; I see the time clock icon, but I can't select that.  Is that what you mean?  I'm using the DVR now and it just has Watch, Record Episode, or Record Series.

Maybe another difference we're seeing in menu options among users?

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Wildcats27 wrote:

Hey spd2demun,

Another thing I miss from Time Warner is ,you could click on the "info" button of a programe and then scroll to the time clock and it would show you all the times and dates that the programe would air.Rather than scrolling on the guide looking for that same programe.You could then set an "Alert" to let you know that programe is showing and ask if you wanted to watch that programe.AT&T I hope you are reading this!

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[Uturnaroun]

I think Wildcats is saying that that was an option with TWC but not with U-verse.

[spd2demun ACE - Master]

Oh, thanks...and I do remember that with TWC.

[Obi_Wan]

Sony and Hitachi (I beleive) or Toshiba are the only two who make the LCOS technology TVs. .I researched for almost 6 months before I finally purchased an HD. I was totally sold on the DLP (particularly Mitizubishi)... then I stumbled across CNET.com which rates all the new technologies. I also researched the different sets on Consumer Reports. After reading about LCOS (which is basicall a  cross between LCD and DLP) it will give you the clarity of a Plasma without the glare issue (Plazmas don't look good in a room full of windows)...  I ended up buying the Sony KDS-50A2020 (wanted the 55" but it would not fit the space I had)... and I will tell you, my whole wall is windows and the picture is as bright and sharp as the ones in the showroom showing DVDs...

I ended up buying if from Circuit City.. by playing Best Buy, CC, and CONNS against each other. CC had 18 months interest free, lower price then BB, but BB extended warranty was less... made CC honor that too...  so I ended up with a fantastic deal.. TV, Toshiba A20 HD 1080P DVR with 5 yr extended warrantly for right at 2K and 18 months no interest  .... the Toshiba is the equivalent of a blue-ray for 1/2 the price and will upconvert SD discs to a simulated HD that is not that bad

If you decide to purchase, send me a message and I will turn you on to a website that you can buy cables better than Monster for less than 1/10 the price.  

Message Edited by Obi_Wan on 08-16-2007 11:01 PM

[Koolkid1935]

I have the Sony KDS-60A2000.  We bought it last year for $3,000 when it was MSRP for $4,500 at a local A/V store here in Houston.

[Uturnaroun]

Oh, I didn't know plasmas have a glare issue. Right now we are looking around for an HDTV. Someting good, yet affordable.

[Obi_Wan]

When you go to the store, notice how the plasmas are usually in a dark corner. When I was shopping, I was fortunate enought to get someone at CC who knew what he was talking about. Having sold TVs in a previous life, I asked certain questions that he answered very promptly which  indicated to me that he knew his stuff. They had on plasma on an isle across from an entire display of 25 - 30" tvs ... they were showing a blur-ray on the plasma and the picture was something else. When the salesman asked be what I could see, I realized I could very clearly see the baseball game being broadcast on all the sets across the isle.  He told me : "Tthe only downfall with the plasmas is the reflective glare -- in a dark room, they are the best. However, if you have any windows or ambient light, you're goig to have the same problem. Other than the fact that if they do go out, they are extremely epensive to repair."

Since I was "remodeling and setting my unit in the wall, I opted for the KDS model Sony (BTW, they call their LCOS technology SXRD Projection) ... so if you are not limited to hanging a flat panel on the wall, you can't go wrong with a Sony Bravia (which is their upper end) or one of the KDS models...  the 2000s are 2006 models...  the 2020 are 07 and are exactly the same.. the only difference is the 2020 is all black... the 2000s, I beleive only come with a silver casing.

[Koolkid1935]

The 2000 series come in a mostly silver case, with some black just around the screen.

If only the KDS series passed the digital audio feed from the HDMI out to the optical out on the TV, that would help out a bunch.  I don't know if the Bravia does this, but I know the KDS doesn't (at least the 2000 series doesn't anyways)

[Obi_Wan]

the 2020 does.. however you get a better sound if you run the HDMI AND a Digital optical from your STB to a sound system. Then let the AV Receiver control everything...  sounds expensive if you do it with Monster cables, but I promise you, I got (2) 6ft HDMI, (1) 3ft HDMI and (2) 3ft  Digital Optical cables with shipping for less than $40 on one website.

If you need custom lengths, say 4'4", I have a website that will "custom" make them for you... the 1 meter (3ft 3") fiber optic was 12.95 plus S&H ...  price them anywhere else and you will see how the "big box" stores make their money

[Koolkid1935]

That is how I have it set up right now.  I have my STB plugged into my TV with HDMI for video, then optical to the stereo.  Since my TV only has 2 HDMI inputs, I am also using my stereo as a HDMI switch for my 360 and my PS3, but it is too old to actually extract the audio from the HDMI, so I have to also run an optical cable from both of those to my stereo.

[sirooga]

I'm pretty sure that DECT 6.0 phones are simply operating on the 1.9Ghz frequency which is now a government madated voice only frequency.  That is why there should be no interference.

[Uturnaroun]

DECT 6.0 phones are supposed to scan the air and then find an unused frequency and use that. So I don't think it is just 1.9 gHz. The phone would just say 1.9gHZ then, not DECT 6.0.

[Hoosier_1]

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Uturnaroun wrote:

DECT 6.0 phones are supposed to scan the air and then find an unused frequency and use that. So I don't think it is just 1.9 gHz. The phone would just say 1.9gHZ then, not DECT 6.0.

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I had never heard of DECT 6.0 before Koolkid mentioned it, but I did some online searching and sirooga looks correct.  You can read what Wikipedia has to say about it:

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Technical details...

Frequency: 1880-1900 MHz in Europe, 1920-1930MHz in the US

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Some people don't trust Wikipedia.  In that case you can read from DECT Forum:

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January 5 2006. The DECT Forum, the globally acting industry association embracing suppliers and operators of DECT based terminals, announces today the availability of DECT 6.0 cordless telephony in the USA. DECT communication products utilize the appropriate frequency band of 1920 - 1930 MHz which has been allocated recently by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Unlicensed Personal Communications Services (UPCS).

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With metric, the conversion is very simple.  1920-1930MHz = 1.92-1.93GHz, or (rounded) 1.9 GHz.

I don't know for sure why the phones don't just say 1.9 GHz, but my guess would be that it has to do with the fact that DECT is a standard (which in part implies 1.9 GHz) and also implies other features.

[Uturnaroun]

Ok. Well then I guess the DECT 6.0 phone I was looking at last week was just saying that to help sales I guess.

[jwintx]

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Obi_Wan wrote:

the 2020 does.. however you get a better sound if you run the HDMI AND a Digital optical from your STB to a sound system. Then let the AV Receiver control everything...  sounds expensive if you do it with Monster cables, but I promise you, I got (2) 6ft HDMI, (1) 3ft HDMI and (2) 3ft  Digital Optical cables with shipping for less than $40 on one website.

If you need custom lengths, say 4'4", I have a website that will "custom" make them for you... the 1 meter (3ft 3") fiber optic was 12.95 plus S&H ...  price them anywhere else and you will see how the "big box" stores make their money

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Obi_Wan, That is how I have my hardware setup (Digital optical from your STB to a sound system).  Ever since I received the 3988 update the audio on my HD channels is totally distorted when using the digital audio.  If I'm on an SD channel the audio is fine, but as soon as I switch over to an HD channel the audio is distorted.  Are you not having any distorted audio using the digital optical?

[Koolkid1935]

I don't have any distortion using the toslink output on either SD or HD channels.