Author Archives: fjacks

Hitachi SWX20B Come and get it for $500

Posted By: fjacks on April 6, 2006

Excellent condition. Two DVI connections, etc. I am purchasing a new Sony SXRD and need to sell this now. Using Cox Cable and OTA receiver, the SD and HD is high quality. Will throw in a TIVO. Please contact me at fjacks@cox.net ASAP.

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Jack Bauer shortchanged on Fox

Posted By: fjacks on January 17, 2006

Was I the only one who set my DVR for the first two hours of 24 only to learn belatedly that the show started late because of playoff game. I lost the last five minutes of the show. Shouldn’t the DVR know the same show is still going? What a bummer. Fortunately, I can catch [...]

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Hitachi HDTV for Sale Best serious offer

Posted By: fjacks on January 1, 2006

I bought this new at Circuit City at Christmas 2003. It’s the 51SWX20B 51 inch. Whenever I see something used for sale I always wonder why the person is selling it and what may be wrong with it. So here’s the straight scoop: I’ve decided to purchase the Sony SXRD 60″ and I certainly don’t [...]

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Tivo

Posted By: fjacks on July 20, 2005

I have the Cox HD DVR and a Hitachi. I had a Tivo before going back to Cox. Is there some way I can still use the Tivo for its software benefits (easily finding programs,etc)?

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VOOM

Posted By: fjacks on July 1, 2004

I just had VOOM installed and so far, so good. The HD channels are certainly numerous though many of them are movie channels. I came across a couple of old B&W films that were very clear in 1080i format. I am holding on to my Cox digital gateway to keep access to INHD, but will [...]

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Samsung 351

Posted By: fjacks on January 31, 2004

I bought this a couple of months ago, but rarely use it. I am using Cox cable for HD at present. Thinking about moving to DirecTV. It’s an OTA receiver and picks up all the local channels well here in Moore. I will not refuse any reasonable offer.

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Cox vs. DirecTV

Posted By: fjacks on January 22, 2004

I have been using Cox for a year now. I have held on to my 3100HD which I paid $500 for. I am very interested in acquiring DVR capacity and notice that TIVO will be shortly marketing a product for use with HDTV that will include OTA recording capacity as well. So, I’m considering making [...]

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Tivo Question

Posted By: fjacks on December 22, 2003

I have a 3100HD box and a Hitachi SWX20B TV and a DVD/VCR combo. Is it a no-brainer to integrate Tivo with all of this? I know they are coming out with a HD Tivo sometime in 2004, but I want to do this now. I can always sell the regular Tivo to one of [...]

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COX

Posted By: fjacks on October 20, 2003

Does anyone know what benefit will derive from leasing the new HD box from Cox as opposed to just keeping the 3100HD which some of us bought? I am concerned that in a very short while Cox will have to introduce the new Scientific Atlanta PVR-HD box in order to remain competetive with the sattelite [...]

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KWTV

Posted By: fjacks on August 7, 2003

After reading the info about KWTV on the forum, I sent an email to Mr. Griffin at the station. This morning, I received a phone call from Greg Ward, assistant chief engineer. He is the person who actually heads up the whole digital operation at channel 9. He was most forthcoming in explaining, in detail, [...]

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COX

Posted By: fjacks on March 31, 2003

Cox is aware that those who have already purchased HD boxes are going to be po’d when they discover the boxes can be rented after all. I’ve been told not to worry, that they would work something out. The rental rate has to be approved by the city and that won’t be for another month. [...]

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Hitachi SWX

Posted By: fjacks on December 22, 2002

Just bit the bullet and purchased 51SWX20b from Circuit City. Got it for just over 2K with a promotion. Picture quality for analog and digital cable via Cox is generally excellent. I am relieved. Had heard horror stories about poor qaulity of “regular” TV on big screens. Not true with Hitachi. Have a Zenith OTA [...]

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Cox Cable

Posted By: fjacks on October 24, 2002

Looks like Cox may delay HDTV service until beginning of year. Also, after visiting with all the local broadcasters “only KFOR will be transmitting any HD”. Now I don’t know whether to take another look at Direct-TV or DISH. Note From HiDefSooner: KSBI has approached Cox about carrying their HD programming. KSBI-DT will broadcast on [...]

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