10-06-2010, 10:09 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary
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Shaw Centre Ice Package - New PVR
This will be my 4th season (maybe 3rd, I forget) with the Centre Ice Package. I called the other day and they said they will be giving me a new PVR with my order. I currently have the silver Motorola one...not sure the model name but you guys know what I'm talking about.
Anyways, they said because more games are being offered in HD this year, I will need this new PVR. I don't think it's made by Motorola and I'm curious as to why I need it and if it's actually better? Yeah, it's free but I only want it if it's an upgrade.
Can anyone shed light on the situation?
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10-06-2010, 10:11 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: 127.0.0.1
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10-06-2010, 10:29 AM
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Franchise Player
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I know the linked thread discusses it, but just for future reference, its because Centre Ice (and Sunday Ticket I believe) are broadcast using MPEG4 now (which only certain newer boxes can process). Use it as a good excuse to snag a free DCX-3400
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10-06-2010, 10:35 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Nice try, NSA
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Originally Posted by Ducay
I know the linked thread discusses it, but just for future reference, its because Centre Ice (and Sunday Ticket I believe) are broadcast using MPEG4 now (which only certain newer boxes can process). Use it as a good excuse to snag a free DCX-3400
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The only problem is it's really hard to get the DCX-3400 right now. They seem to be out everywhere from what I can tell. I live in Vancouver and ended up going out to Surrey (long story, don't ask.)
I ended up getting the Pace box (which I have heard less than stellar things about) with the 1TB expander because it was all they had in stock. I got it a week ago and so far, it works just fine. It is more responsive than the old silver Motorola I had and it has way more storage space.
I haven't had any of the myriad of problems other folks have reported yet, but I can tell you that the first time anything crops up, I'll be on the phone to Shaw demanding they get me a DCX-3400.
Also, it helps to keep in mind that people very seldom go on the internet or forums to report "things are great! No complaints here!"
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10-06-2010, 08:35 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Walking Distance
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Whatever they gave us won't rewind and I am pissed. WTF.
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10-06-2010, 11:14 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Violating Copyrights
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Originally Posted by ShaolinFlame
Whatever they gave us won't rewind and I am pissed. WTF.
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Pull the power plug for a few minutes and plug it back in. This happened to me as well.
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10-06-2010, 11:34 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by Crazy Bacon Legs
The only problem is it's really hard to get the DCX-3400 right now. They seem to be out everywhere from what I can tell. I live in Vancouver and ended up going out to Surrey (long story, don't ask.)
I ended up getting the Pace box (which I have heard less than stellar things about) with the 1TB expander because it was all they had in stock. I got it a week ago and so far, it works just fine. It is more responsive than the old silver Motorola I had and it has way more storage space.
I haven't had any of the myriad of problems other folks have reported yet, but I can tell you that the first time anything crops up, I'll be on the phone to Shaw demanding they get me a DCX-3400.
Also, it helps to keep in mind that people very seldom go on the internet or forums to report "things are great! No complaints here!"
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I exchanged an old Pace box for this new one (with the expander) 2 weeks ago. For the first 4-5 days I had nothing but problems, but apparently there was a firmware update, and now it has been working fine.
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10-07-2010, 10:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Anyone know if Shaw is doing the free Centre Ice preview again this year?
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10-07-2010, 10:33 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: @HOOT250
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Originally Posted by rubecube
Anyone know if Shaw is doing the free Centre Ice preview again this year?
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It's free for everyone Oct 7th to 24th.
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Originally Posted by henriksedin33
Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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10-09-2010, 03:40 AM
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Scoring Winger
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For anyone w/ Shaw, do you know which receivers that they have will support this MPEG-4 format for the NHL-CI preview?
Any help would be appreciated. They're offering me a free PVR rental for a year and I'd like one that would support this preview.
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10-09-2010, 10:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: @HOOT250
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They couldn't tell you?
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Originally Posted by henriksedin33
Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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10-09-2010, 10:39 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by iggyntangs
For anyone w/ Shaw, do you know which receivers that they have will support this MPEG-4 format for the NHL-CI preview?
Any help would be appreciated. They're offering me a free PVR rental for a year and I'd like one that would support this preview.
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I believe the Motorola 3400 is the one they rent you. If you kick up a stink and threaten to go to telus, they will sell you a new one for 1/2 price, at least they did for me.
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10-09-2010, 02:56 PM
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Franchise Player
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I got a free HDPVR when I threatened to move to Telus, and it's a DCX-3400 (i.e. the new model).
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