XfinityTV and Equipment

[bgraves49]

Where can you get the X1 platform? (chicago?)

[JayInAlg]

Not until 2013 sometime.  It is just starting limited availabilty in Boston now.

[bgraves49]

Thanks

[Texiep]

While on the subject, I read yesteday that X1 will only be available if you have the Triple Play. Anyone know if that's true? If so, not fair. I don't need a landline.

[rog286713]

you don't have to use the landline, most times a triple play is cheaper than a double play.   comcast would have to confirm if triple play is a requirement

[bgraves49]

Is X1 Free or is there a fee?

[hyatis]

It's going to be quicker then 2013... its rolling out west coast soon....real soon.

x1 is just a DVR, same fees but finally HD interface/guide

[JayInAlg]

It's already August and nothing but Boston and Atlanta is just getting the first rollouts.  It's only 4 1/2 months until 2013, if you think this is going to roll out that fast you are really clueless.

[hyatis]

just sayin. like you know

[JayInAlg]

Employee tests do not count towards the reality of Comcast rollouts.

Guide 2.0 is starting before X1, and Comcast support can not handle 2 major rollouts at the same time.

[pprentice]

I just got one today, has anyone else got one?

[JayInAlg]

Where?

[pprentice]

Boston / Dorchester. Trying to find specs I hear it's supposed to have 4 tuners? Also what add-ons can be used? There is a eSATA & USB 3.0 jacks in the back. thx.

[JayInAlg]

The USB and ethernet jack would not be enabled.  You can try the esata, but it might not be enabled until the end of the year.

This is a Pace DVR, right?

[pprentice]

I have no idea who makes this DVR. I looked all over and saw no mfg name / logo, just 'Xfinity'. Also the Ethernet jack is enabled as it needs an network connection (i.e. you can check your Facebook via this DVR if you wanted too).

[JayInAlg]

10-4 on the network connection.

Try to see if you can record more than two channels on that box, it might only have two tuners.  The earlier trial boxes did have 4 tuners.

Please post back if you can record more than two at once.

[tacoville]

I've been doing a little hunting for information and found this in a FAQ:

DVR:

Q: Will I be able to record more than one program at a time with my DVR?

A: Yes, you may record more than one program at a time with your XFINITY TV Service. You can actually save up to two programs at the same time, and even watch a third program of any kind - a live program, a previously saved program, a on demand selection or Internet content while those recordings are in progress.

I found X1 User Guide in pdf format online too but I've been searching so many places for info I forget where I found it or I'd attach the link to both for you.  Page 9 of the user guide says:

Record Multiple Programs

You can record up to two programs simultaneously and even watch a third program, whether it’s a pre

recorded show, a live program or an On Demand program.

Hope this helps.

[pprentice]

Can only record two (2) shows at once...bummer...might switch to the TIVO XL....

[pprentice]

To add...I can record two shows and watch a third LIVE show (couldn't do that before or ON-DEMAN with two shows recorded)/. But with all these features maybe an upgrade will all that. Looking inside the unit via the vent holes on top I see a cable-card in use.

[bgraves49]

Sounds amazing and pretty cheap!  Cant wait for it to roll out in the Chicago Land area!