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Sgr-Frenchie© · 2002-10-25, 01:30 PM

Just got of the phone with Videotron Crs, apparently the explorer 8000 & 8000hd will roll out in november.

JohnnyG · 2002-10-25, 02:45 PM

Of what year?

brashley · 2002-10-31, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyG

Of what year?

Yeah, we Rogers types were rumoured to be getting it this month. 6h 34min to go!

Calix · 2002-11-01, 06:27 PM

I'm with Videotron too and i heard about november too but i'm not soo sure
if ther is gonna be a HD version. There is going to be VOD coming out at the same time too. They adertised it on a pamphlet in the enveloppe for the billing of last septembre i think.

shanester · 2002-11-01, 07:20 PM

The 8000 is NOT hd compatible..I got word today they WILL be releasing the 3100HD model towards the end of November early Decemer..It will retail for about $800 as oppose to $650 for the 8000...You can only buy no rentals available at this time

57 · 2002-11-01, 07:59 PM

Huh? The 3100HD has been available from Rogers Toronto for $600 ($500 with a programming credit). I'm surprised at the $800 Videotron number, unless the first sentence contains a typo and you meant to say 8000HD instead of 3100HD?

I'm surprised that they will not let you rent...People are a lot less likely to fork over $800 than rent for $20-30 per month.

robertkelsall · 2002-11-09, 06:25 PM

I just got off the phone with a techie at Videotron who knew infinitely more than the customer service people. Right now the only HDTV hardware that Videotron has is the 3100HD. They apparently ordered 1000 of them and 1000 of the non-HDTV SA8000. The official launch date for selling them and advertising is November 18. This explains why the Customer Service people don't know about it yet.

He said that there are a few 3100HD's and SA8000's still available but that most were already gone. This is strange given the fact that they haven't announced anything yet.

He said that they plan to launch the SA8000 HD PVR in "three to four months".

He said that there would be seven HDTV channels - VCC1, VCC2, TMN, ABC, NBC, CBS and he thought PBS. They won't be dedicated channels, you will just watch them on your regular channel and when an HDTV simulcast comes through there you go!

I'm still looking for more information

shanester · 2002-11-10, 07:28 AM

..Your right about the csr's at videotron they no very little about anything

No wonder so many people have switched to dishes!

Mike from Canmore · 2002-11-10, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by robertkelsall

He said that there would be seven HDTV channels - VCC1, VCC2, TMN, ABC, NBC, CBS and he thought PBS. They won't be dedicated channels, you will just watch them on your regular channel and when an HDTV simulcast comes through there you go!

when an HDTV simulcast comes through there you go what? to a different channel? or are they just to simulcast the NTSC channel on non HD programs - as opposed to Rogers - who have the Detroit feeds where the station does the upconverting of NTSC?

2002-10-25, 01:30 PM	#1
Sgr-Frenchie© Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1	Videotron and explorer 8000/8000hd Just got of the phone with Videotron Crs, apparently the explorer 8000 & 8000hd will roll out in november.

2002-11-01, 06:27 PM	#4
Calix Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ste-Catherine QC. Posts: 143	I'm with Videotron too and i heard about november too but i'm not soo sure if ther is gonna be a HD version. There is going to be VOD coming out at the same time too. They adertised it on a pamphlet in the enveloppe for the billing of last septembre i think. __________________ Samsung PN50A650,LG FA-2100,Sony PS3, Channel Master 4228HD combined with Wade Yagi 5y13S.

2002-11-01, 07:59 PM	#6
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,345	Huh? The 3100HD has been available from Rogers Toronto for $600 ($500 with a programming credit). I'm surprised at the $800 Videotron number, unless the first sentence contains a typo and you meant to say 8000HD instead of 3100HD? I'm surprised that they will not let you rent...People are a lot less likely to fork over $800 than rent for $20-30 per month. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2002-10-25, 02:45 PM	#2
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	Of what year?

2002-11-01, 07:20 PM	#5
shanester Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 79	The 8000 is NOT hd compatible..I got word today they WILL be releasing the 3100HD model towards the end of November early Decemer..It will retail for about $800 as oppose to $650 for the 8000...You can only buy no rentals available at this time

2002-11-09, 06:25 PM	#7
robertkelsall Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaconsfield, QC Posts: 43	I just got off the phone with a techie at Videotron who knew infinitely more than the customer service people. Right now the only HDTV hardware that Videotron has is the 3100HD. They apparently ordered 1000 of them and 1000 of the non-HDTV SA8000. The official launch date for selling them and advertising is November 18. This explains why the Customer Service people don't know about it yet. He said that there are a few 3100HD's and SA8000's still available but that most were already gone. This is strange given the fact that they haven't announced anything yet. He said that they plan to launch the SA8000 HD PVR in "three to four months". He said that there would be seven HDTV channels - VCC1, VCC2, TMN, ABC, NBC, CBS and he thought PBS. They won't be dedicated channels, you will just watch them on your regular channel and when an HDTV simulcast comes through there you go! I'm still looking for more information

2002-11-10, 07:28 AM	#8
shanester Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 79	..Your right about the csr's at videotron they no very little about anything No wonder so many people have switched to dishes!