Shaw vr Rogers, A real story

[forgottenrebel]

Below is an observation on both HD content and equipment by Shaw vrs Rogers. Please, opinions welcome.

I have been receiving HD broadcast since the day there were only 2 HD channels back east in Toronto. When I moved west 5 months ago there were over 30+ channels of HD and lots of good regular channels not to mention and my Scientific Atlanta HD PVR "Dual tuner" could record 2 HD shows while I watched a third. I could also record to DVD "all" channels in 480. All this and with the "Rogers Rental" of the HD PVR, when a "new" PVR model came out I just exchaged it with Rogers and stayed current with the best gear.


Hmmm , I was surprised when I got to Vancouver and started dealing with Shaw...it was really like a step backwords in time. First only 16 HD channels? Motorola 1 tuner PVR? Have to purchase instead of renting ( and get stuck with ancient gear)? Also been hearing about DVD recording problems with shaw through the Motorola STB.

I really think Shaw should get with it out here in Vancouver. For the first time in 5 years I do not recieve HD nor do I intend to subscribe untill the HD channels and gear quality picks up out here. It's hard to go backwards!

FYI, Shaw has far, far better customer support than Rogers. A person actually picks up the phone out here!
cheers
Dave

[PokerChip]

Well, for what it's worth, Shaw PVRs are actually dual tuners. I'm not sure how you were misinformed about it, but this whole business of recording 2 and watching a third show is something I do regularly at home.

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I believe in the early days, there was a 6208 that only had a single tuner, but the new boxes are 6416s (dual tuner). Also, BEV may be an option.

This should not turn into a Shaw/Rogers/BEV thread, since this isn't the correct forum for that, but clearing up some misconceptions and clarifications regarding Shaw are welcome.