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Fios Quantum TV
I just upgraded to Fios Quantum and wanted to share the experience with others. First, may I say that in N. Y. that Fios internet and TV is far superior to Cablevision and is somewhat better than Time/Warner. I also feel that Fios HD is slightly superior to Direct TV, but Direct TV sports offerings are better than FIOs.
Part I: Ordering
I had two DVRs and two additional boxes (which could access the DVRS). So I got the 100 hours of recording AND 100 of storage. The new box gives 100 hours and can record 6 programs AND it enables the other boxes to use the fast forward, pause and reverse functions. That was close and the new system costs only $1 more than my original package.
So why did I switch:
1. Mostly because I was getting hiccups, lately, in the programing. That is the video and audio would freeze for a second or two and then jump ahead. I hoping this will stop that.
2. A BIG DEAL: When quickly changing the channels or using my fast forward, it would mess up my Krell 707. It would freeze, stop the audio and have to be rebooted. Krell only had this happen with this model box and tried, unsuccessfully to fix it.
3. Many shows now go 1 minute past the half hour. While it will be unusual for me to record six things at once, the overlap now is something I can easily accommodate.
Verizon was supposed to send me the equipment for me to install (fee: $25), for a month, failed to do so. Repeated conversations and promises failed. Yesterday, they said they’d send someone out here. Previously they told me that there would be a $150 fee so them to install the units. But I need the installer. He was here nearly 3 hours:
The Installation
There was no way in hell I could have set this up.
Using it!!!
The unit gives better contrast and color than the previous units, but with a slight loss of detail, which may come in after it’s burned in. The sound seems a bit thinner, but once again, I expected that to get a bit better as time goes on.
The internet connection is 25% faster.
The menus and controls are very much what they were on the last unit, except I do not have the choice of 720p or 1080i for HD, or 480i or 480p for standard def. I still have the annoying stretch option.
BIG INCONVENIENCE: The remote control works so slow on the menus. Before it was instant, now it takes maybe a second to respond. But it does use the same old remote.
The new boxes are half the size of the old ones.
In a few weeks I’ll give an update. I suspect the slow remote is a software issue.
I just upgraded to Fios Quantum and wanted to share the experience with others. First, may I say that in N. Y. that Fios internet and TV is far superior to Cablevision and is somewhat better than Time/Warner. I also feel that Fios HD is slightly superior to Direct TV, but Direct TV sports offerings are better than FIOs.
Part I: Ordering
I had two DVRs and two additional boxes (which could access the DVRS). So I got the 100 hours of recording AND 100 of storage. The new box gives 100 hours and can record 6 programs AND it enables the other boxes to use the fast forward, pause and reverse functions. That was close and the new system costs only $1 more than my original package.
So why did I switch:
1. Mostly because I was getting hiccups, lately, in the programing. That is the video and audio would freeze for a second or two and then jump ahead. I hoping this will stop that.
2. A BIG DEAL: When quickly changing the channels or using my fast forward, it would mess up my Krell 707. It would freeze, stop the audio and have to be rebooted. Krell only had this happen with this model box and tried, unsuccessfully to fix it.
3. Many shows now go 1 minute past the half hour. While it will be unusual for me to record six things at once, the overlap now is something I can easily accommodate.
Verizon was supposed to send me the equipment for me to install (fee: $25), for a month, failed to do so. Repeated conversations and promises failed. Yesterday, they said they’d send someone out here. Previously they told me that there would be a $150 fee so them to install the units. But I need the installer. He was here nearly 3 hours:
The Installation
- I needed a new router, something Verizon never ordered or sent me. He had to installer it.
- The DVR, now called the server, would not start because it could not obtain the software.
- Once started, the DVR part would not work.
- The clients (set top boxes) had similar problems setting up.
- Although you could save your settings from the previous unit (favorite stations, scheduled shows etc.) to be restored on the new units, you can’t. Another hour of my time.
There was no way in hell I could have set this up.
Using it!!!
The unit gives better contrast and color than the previous units, but with a slight loss of detail, which may come in after it’s burned in. The sound seems a bit thinner, but once again, I expected that to get a bit better as time goes on.
The internet connection is 25% faster.
The menus and controls are very much what they were on the last unit, except I do not have the choice of 720p or 1080i for HD, or 480i or 480p for standard def. I still have the annoying stretch option.
BIG INCONVENIENCE: The remote control works so slow on the menus. Before it was instant, now it takes maybe a second to respond. But it does use the same old remote.
The new boxes are half the size of the old ones.
In a few weeks I’ll give an update. I suspect the slow remote is a software issue.
