True. I wish it was more extensive. What I do like is that must of the movies from the premium channels that you are subscribed to are on demand, so you are not locked into their schedule
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i get some of them free On Demand, but it appears only some shows from some > channels > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I feel guilty. I watch those channels, free on demand and get netflix > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> The good thing about cable for me right now is that I like Cartoon Network, >> Scifi (despite its many crappy shows), and Boomerang (for Justice League, >> Batman, Superman, and classic old tunes like Thundarr or Wacky Racers). My >> wife digs Style, HGTV, and Lifetime Movie Network. I also have seen some >> great things on Sundance and Independent Film Channels that I've loved. So >> i'm happy to pay for those channels. >> >> And as for old classic movies, Turner Classic Movies and AMC tend to show >> just about all the movies on my list (you know I have a list of 130 movies >> that I consider must-sees. Everytime I see something I've never seen >> before--like "the Magnificent Seven"--i check it off the list). Everything >> from silent films--which TCM shows every Sunday at midnight--to the little >> seen "race" films of the '30s (usually shown during Black History Month), to >> TCMs "Thirty Days of Oscar" (where a month is loaded with Oscar winning or >> Oscar nominated films). I don't think there's a classic film I can think of >> from the last 80 years that isn't shown sometime on TCM or AMC, so those >> channels take care of that need of mine. >> >> >> >> -------------- Original message -------------- >> From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> netflix has a lot on download, but only direct to your computer. >> Sometimes during holidays, I rent from video stores. But, I am having >> trouble these days finding a lot of movies in at the stores. There are >> two things to deal with the lack of instantaneous aspect of Netflix. >> Netflix set up local facilities, so that you only have to wait 1 to 2 >> days for a movie to arrive. Also, I'm on the five movie at a time >> plan. I really only need three movies at a time, but if I have a few >> more movies than I need, I do not find myself waiting for movies and it >> still is considerably cheaper than on demand or video stores. >> However, I do understand. My Mom prefers on-demand and the store as well >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> >>> you're right on both counts. So far I've driven to the rental store when >>> I've wanted to see an old movie., but haven't done much of that recently. >>> The whole concept of getting DVDs in the mail just doesn't appeal to me. I >>> much prefer the convenience of video-on-demand. I may give Netflix a try, >>> but I think part of me is waiting for everything to be available via >>> downloads >>> >>> -------------- Original message -------------- >>> From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Keith: >>> >>> Doesn't on demand cost more than Netflix and have less of a selection? >>> You seem to like a lot of old series and cult favorite movies. how do >>> you get them on demand. I do use on demand for the free stuff, but I >>> rarely use the pay portion. >>> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> that's great info, and that's an interesting package they offer up there. >>>> I've never been a Netflix kind of person. The trouble of ordering a DVD >>>> and sending it back just doesn't appeal to me--as easy as i know it is. I >>>> prefer to do pay-per-view and have it there the *second* I want it, or >>>> find it online. Hence, I pay for the convenience of watching Scifi and >>>> Boomerange and History and so forth >>>> >>>> Really good system you have, though >>>> >>>> -------------- Original message -------------- >>>> From: "g123curious" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> Here in Massachusetts, Comcast's Basic Service is $8.95 per month. >>>> It's commonly referred to as "antenna service"... the stations you'd >>>> get with an antenna plus the home shopping channels. While I don't >>>> get the SciFi channel, ESPN, C-SPAN channels, TBS, premium cable >>>> channels like HBO, I don't pay those sky-high cable rates either. >>>> >>>> I am very happy with this Basic Service because it also includes HD >>>> channels... at no extra charge. I was pleasantly surprised when I >>>> hooked up my new Sony Bravia 32-inch HDTV a couple months ago to >>>> watch the Patriots make their historic football run. I found several >>>> HD stations alongside the low-def stations. Examples: >>>> channel 4 is CBS in low-def >>>> channel 4.1 is CBS in HD >>>> >>>> channel 5 is ABC in low-def >>>> channel 5.1 is ABC in HD >>>> >>>> channel 7 is NBC in low-def >>>> channel 7.1 is NBC in HD >>>> channel 7.2 is NBC's weather channel in HD >>>> >>>> channel 2 is PBS in low def >>>> channel 2.2 is PBS in HD >>>> >>>> channel 44 is PBS in low def >>>> channel 44.1 is PBS in HD >>>> channel 44.2 is PBS childrens in HD >>>> etc. >>>> >>>> And so forth. You get the idea. Almost all low-def channels I get in >>>> HD, too. My HDTV found all of these embedded HD channels during auto- >>>> channel-search. >>>> >>>> For the cable channels I don't get, I supplement my cable with >>>> NetFlix. Everything on the History Channel, Discovery channel, TBS >>>> movies, and so forth is available on DVD via NetFlix (or via instand >>>> demand via NetFlix). And I don't have a cable box nor it's monthly >>>> expense. >>>> >>>> Add up my monthly cable ($9) and NetFlix ($15) bills and it's STILL >>>> far cheaper than Comcast cable's standard package ($54 per month here >>>> in Mass). >>>> >>>> George >>>> http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com >>>> >>>> --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> [source: MediaPost TV Board] >>>>> >>>>> Too Much Information -- Or Is Obfuscation The Preferred Policy? >>>>> by Mitch Oscar, Tuesday, January 15, 2008 >>>>> >>>>> I'm a Comcast customer. Recently, included in my monthly billing >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> statement was an "IMPORTANT Information" alert about Service, >>>> Installation & Equipment Prices for myself and my neighbors: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Level of Service >>>>> >>>>> Current Price >>>>> >>>>> Basic (3,5) >>>>> $15.95 >>>>> >>>>> New Price February 1, 2008 >>>>> $17.95 >>>>> >>>>> Expanded Basic Service >>>>> >>>>> $36.04 >>>>> >>>>> $36.54 >>>>> >>>>> Standard Cable (2,3) >>>>> >>>>> $51.99 >>>>> >>>>> $54.49 >>>>> >>>>> Digital Starter (4) >>>>> >>>>> $55.98 >>>>> >>>>> $58.48 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 1) The minimum level of cable service you may purchase is BASIC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> SERVICE. As a cable customer, you must purchase BASIC SERVICE to >>>> subscribe to any other video service offered by Comcast Service, >>>> programming and equipment are subject to availability. All pricing, >>>> programming channel locations are subject to change. Please call 1- >>>> 866-660-6137 for further information. The purchase of premium >>>> channels, packages and a la carte services including iN DEMAND, Pay- >>>> Per-View and Channel 1 On Demand) requires the appropriate >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> equipment (c)2008 Comcast. All Rights Reserved. >>>>> >>>>> 2) The price for Standard Cable includes Basic Service and Expanded >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Basic Service. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> 3) A cable box/converter may not be necessary to view Basic Service >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> or Standard Cable. Please visit www.comcast.com/cablebox or call 1- >>>> 866-660-6137 for further information. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> 4) Digital Starter includes Standard Cable, a discounted Digital >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Cable Box, a remote control, Interactive Program Guide, MusicChoice >>>> and limited Channel 1 On Demand content. To upgrade to a discounted >>>> high definition cable box and remote control, an additional $6 >>>> equipment fee is required. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> 5) Discount available to subscribers who are age 65+ and not more >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> than 1 person under age 65 in household. Customers must complete and >>>> submit application to Comcast Cable at 21 Old Route 6, Carmel, New >>>> York 10512. Restrictions apply. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> I'm fine with all this information, although I must admit that the >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> fine print didn't really help clarify exactly what I was getting for >>>> my dough. Being the curious type of guy that I am, with trepidation I >>>> turned to the next page and the next and the next -- and then my head >>>> imploded. Too many pricing choices, each with its own arcane >>>> definition. Take a look for yourself (left and right, at two out of >>>> the three pages. Perhaps this printed exercise was meant to satiate >>>> the government as well as obfuscate instead of clarify. Beats me. >>>> Don't get me wrong -- I enjoy my Comcast service (though I wish my >>>> HD/DVR wouldn't freeze up so often and the set top box would be >>>> cooler than a hot griddle). However, there must be an easier, more >>>> inviting way to communicate viewing and service options to consumers. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Then again, I should be thankful that the Comcast services pricing >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> litany was at least in decipherable English. You should see my family >>>> plan monthly wireless billing statement... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Mitch Oscar is executive vice president, director of CaratDigital, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Carat North America. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo! 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