But I have premium channels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i get Turner Classic Movies as part of the basic package, so not much extra > money there > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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! Groups Links >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo! 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