Re: HD PVR Build-In

[Brian Fitzwater <brian@fitzwaterfamily.com>]

I agree...I've never spoken to anyone at Charter where clue>0.  And looking at 
the set-top box won't give you any definite answers...what protocols it 
supports is determined by the firmware, not the hardware...most cable 
companies distribute fairly standard hardware, but I'm guessing the 
manufacturer usually includes proprietary firmware for the cable provider.

On Sunday 06 March 2005 18:48, L. V. Lammert wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 mike808@users.sourceforge.net wrote:
> > L. V. Lammert wrote ..
> >
> > > Yes, but, unfortunately, nobody talks about charter cable. **IS** it
> > > 'QAM'?
> >
> > Um, have you tried asking them? Put on your Social Engineer hat and
> > talk to a techie.
>
> Huh? HOW would I get throught to someone that KNEW what the supported?
>
> If I were going to do that, I would spend $200 for the card, try it, and
> pitch it if it doesn't work. Cheaper solution.
>
> > Look at the manufacturer information on your set-top box.
>
> No can do - never had one.
>
> 	Lee
>
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