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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
you don't have to upgrade, your existing boxes will continue to work just fine. would you expect your cell phone provider to give you a brand new phone free of charge because the newer model has a few more features?
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I spoke to the Rep. If you want to use a TV that is not connected to the Gateway to use the PVR feature. I was told the TV requires a "Portal". Basically the Digital boxes still work but they are not compatible with the new features.
Options are to trade in an HDPVR for a 1 Portal.
If you have 4 TVs
Buy Gateway ($598) - TV1
trade in HDPVR - TV2
Buy a new Portal - TV3
Buy a new Portal - TV4
(Approx $1K investment to switch over)
Shaw should allow the users to trade in the digital boxes for a new Portal. They are still going to sell the Gateway for $598.00.
By the way when I left Bell, Shaw provided this service... 1 for 1 trade in.