Sometimes you just need to scream!!!

[Dexman PE PMP]

I can give you my Direct TV account number so you can use it as a referral and I think we both get a discount for it...

 

[knight1fox3]

In most reviews and word of mouth comments I've heard, DTV > Dish.

Supe, there are "other" ways to watch Dexter. I believe it's available on cokeandpopcorn.ch.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^ Or just wait about 9 months and watch it on Netflix

 

[Supe]

In most reviews and word of mouth comments I've heard, DTV > Dish.

Supe, there are "other" ways to watch Dexter. I believe it's available on cokeandpopcorn.ch.

I know, but it's not the same watching it after 9:00 Sunday night, or on my computer.

Dex - message it to me. I'll probably end up calling tomorrow night.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^^ Or just wait about 9 months and watch it on Netflix

This.

 

[Supe]

^Cannot.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

Oh shit, that's an option? If so, I need to get digging. I need one that can handle the 30dn/5up plus the VoIP phone service, so that might be TWC proprietary.

I would just make sure you test your speeds to ensure you're getting what you paid for. I didn't trust the advertised "Time Warner Speed Test" listed on their website so I used speedtest.net. And I don't know if they charge you any equipment fees but I didn't feel their equipment was worth it.

I don't really trust either, really. The speed test on TWC's site is sponsored by Ookla, which is the same company that runs SpeedTest.net. My download speeds are fine most of the time, but there seems to be a peak period around 8 to 10 pm, where the speed drops to shit. I stream a lot of video from YouTube and Twitch.tv, and when that dead time hits, the video skips a ton. Also, I get a lot of latency trying to watch my surveillance video over the internet, which the 5 Meg upload should help a lot.

I know I'm currently paying a monthly fee for the modem, and I'm sure it'll go up with the new, "better" one. I may just google the part number that they provide for me today and go buy one.

 

[knight1fox3]

Oh shit, that's an option? If so, I need to get digging. I need one that can handle the 30dn/5up plus the VoIP phone service, so that might be TWC proprietary.

I would just make sure you test your speeds to ensure you're getting what you paid for. I didn't trust the advertised "Time Warner Speed Test" listed on their website so I used speedtest.net. And I don't know if they charge you any equipment fees but I didn't feel their equipment was worth it.

I don't really trust either, really. The speed test on TWC's site is sponsored by Ookla, which is the same company that runs SpeedTest.net. My download speeds are fine most of the time, but there seems to be a peak period around 8 to 10 pm, where the speed drops to shit. I stream a lot of video from YouTube and Twitch.tv, and when that dead time hits, the video skips a ton. Also, I get a lot of latency trying to watch my surveillance video over the internet, which the 5 Meg upload should help a lot.

I know I'm currently paying a monthly fee for the modem, and I'm sure it'll go up with the new, "better" one. I may just google the part number that they provide for me today and go buy one.

Indeed, it's all web-based anyway. But I've have pretty consistent results with SpeedTest both on the PC front and mobile broadband. I've also compared results with other users in the area and they seem to be consistent. Which still doesn't necessarily substantiate anything.

Certain ISPs can (and most times do) throttle your bandwidth usage if it's during what they deem as "peak times". Which seems like what you have zeroed in on. I know TWC has throttled my connection on certain weeknights and weekends depending on if I had a ton of downloads running or if I was in a heavy gaming session.

I'm sure you can find an equivalent or probably better modem online. And it won't take long before it pays for itself.

 

[Exception Collection]

^Cannot.

Spoilers are a bitch, aren't they?

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Ever have one of those days where you want to break something. But not just anything, something you know you're going to regret breaking once you've done it because then you'll have to figure out how to fix it or have to go to the store to buy a new one.

I think I've had about 2 straight weeks of those days...

 

[csb]

Do NOT put your junk in a car door and slam it.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Ever have one of those days where you want to break something. But not just anything, something you know you're going to regret breaking once you've done it because then you'll have to figure out how to fix it or have to go to the store to buy a new one.

I think I've had about 2 straight weeks of those days...

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Or regret it because you have to explain to your wife why you broke it...

 

[csb]

I repeat...DO NOT put...oh, never mind.

 

[knight1fox3]

Time Warner Cable threatens to pull dozens more channels
As dispute with CBS continues, Lifetime, E!, Style, TMC, NHL Network and others are put on notice

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/time-warner-cable-threatens-pull-dozens-channels-article-1.1420602

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ I wouldn't necessarily scream if any of those channels disappeared...

 

[knight1fox3]

^^^ I wouldn't necessarily scream if any of those channels disappeared...

Agreed. But it seems like its not only their price structure for loyal customers that is going to be making people fed up with cable.

 

[Supe]

F*CK TIME WARNER.

I don't care about any of the channels listed, but its the principle of the thing.

 

[snickerd3]

what's their deal with those companies that they threaten to remove from listing? I never understood that tactic

 

[Supe]

Direct TV ordered. As of next Saturday, I'm freeeeeee! Most importantly, I will get to enjoy a whoooole lot of TV on a 10 foot screen now!