FIOS TV and internet feedback from FL

[pyramidimaging]

Ok, I've had things installed about one week and I can say that I'm 90% happy.  Install went very quick and smooth and great guys got it done.  I rearranged my entertainment devices and can say for the first itme in years that I now have control of everything with only ONE remote!  That has a lot to do with my Scepter HD monitor than anything else. It has so many inputs, including HDMI.  However, the biggest reason is the remote that came from FIOS did a great job of acting like a universal remote. Downside was Scepter has no published universal codes- but I stumbled on a set that works.  Also, not enough devices on the remote so I can't control my Sony 300 CD changer.  But hey, soon that will go away in favor of audio on my PC.  Of course I won't be able to use the same remote to control my PC. Oh well, that's for another topic.

Upside is the signal is great and I love my High Def, especially since my monitor supports native 1080p resolution.  Downside is not enough HD channels (not a Verizon problem per se) and the HD storage programming guide is rather crude as compared to my old satellite DirectTV programmer.  It's rather like going back to Windows 3.0- I could go on and on about how crude it is but I'm hoping that might change with some future revision upgrade. Verizon programmers should get a TIVO or Directv recording system and go thru the programming controls to see all the differences.  Sometimes the fast forward control sticks (not a sticking button on the remote but program locks up) and I have to wait until the show goes all the way to the end before it frees up and allows me to go back to the beginning to hit Play. I could spend lots of time telling you all the differences. I'm disappointed but I don't regreat making the switch since DirectV wanted me to pay $500 for a HDTV recording system and sign a new 2 year contract just to get HDTV.

Internet, so far so good but I am having trouble getting full coverage in my place. I've written in the technical sesion about my problems trying to use a wireless extender. I would recommend everyone going to a better antenna- at least a 7dB gain, before trying the extender method.

Ok, i'm tired hungry and you're probably getting bored.  That's assuming somebody is even reading this.

[fred96ws6]

DirectV wanted me to pay $500 for a HDTV recording system and sign a new 2 year contract just to get HDTV.

I don't know who you talked to at DirectTV but I got my HDTivo for $99 with both HBO and Showtime free for six months. I did have to sign a 2 year contact though. I work for Alcatel and we are doing SBC's IPTV version of FIOS called Lightspeed and I'm wondering if FIOS can do some of the things Lightspeed can. When you are watching say a live sports game on FIOS can you switch to different camera views? Also can you hook it up to your home network (if you have one) and stream record or live shows to other TV in the house?

Thanks,
Fred