Voom HDTV (MERGED THREAD) (1 Viewer)

[ChrisYK]

I was able to resolve my problem...
The Motorola box was set to "native."
I switched it to 1080i and the problem resolved

 

[Reese_B]

After standing me up last Thursday, Voom showed Friday & installed the system. Tech's were efficient & knowledgeable & professional.

Voom Picture is Terrific! Even the SD pix is clearer, better than Dish. I like the programming too. Many of their channels are ones I will actually watch. I'm very happy with their product.

I think Voom has come closer to hitting the HD programming "sweet spot" than anyone thusfar.

I can only hope that they can generate enough cash flow to stay afloat until the thing catches on. I think they will be a big success if they just dump Sears & get a retailer who know how to explain/market their product.

Just my dos centovos....

 

[Reese_B]

After standing me up last Thursday, Voom showed Friday & installed the system. Tech's were efficient & knowledgeable & professional.

Voom Picture is Terrific! Even the SD pix is clearer, better than Dish. I like the programming too. Many of their channels are ones I will actually watch. I'm very happy with their product.

I think Voom has come closer to hitting the HD programming "sweet spot" than anyone thusfar.

I can only hope that they can generate enough cash flow to stay afloat until the thing catches on. I think they will be a big success if they just dump Sears & get a retailer who know how to explain/market their product.

Just my dos centovos....

 

[Ted Lee]

i'm intrigued. couple of questions.

1. it sounds like most people are not having difficulties pulling local ota hd content? how does that work? do you just tell the receiver to somehow switch which antenna input it's using?

2. i get that voom is broadcasting in hd, but how does that work for movies and programming material that wasn't *originally* filmed in hd? is voom doing some kind of upconversion of the source material?

 

[Ted Lee]

i'm intrigued. couple of questions.

1. it sounds like most people are not having difficulties pulling local ota hd content? how does that work? do you just tell the receiver to somehow switch which antenna input it's using?

2. i get that voom is broadcasting in hd, but how does that work for movies and programming material that wasn't *originally* filmed in hd? is voom doing some kind of upconversion of the source material?

 

[Raasean Asaad]

Voom is incredible, the picture is just great. I had no problems during install and the guys were quick and curteous..my OTA channels mapped just fine and I don't know if I can go back to another provider after this.

 

[Raasean Asaad]

Voom is incredible, the picture is just great. I had no problems during install and the guys were quick and curteous..my OTA channels mapped just fine and I don't know if I can go back to another provider after this.

 

[CalvinCarr]

It would be nice if they offered some spanish channels. That's what kills it for me....and the cost of a box rental in 6 rooms...:frowning:

 

[CalvinCarr]

It would be nice if they offered some spanish channels. That's what kills it for me....and the cost of a box rental in 6 rooms...:frowning:

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Sooooo, is VOOM a thumbs up, or thumbs down?

I'm very much in the market.

 

[Raasean Asaad]

Definitely a for me. The VOOM exclusive channels are ok at best with the exception of Monsters-HD but the quality of the other cable offerings is really good. If you can live without HGTV, SCI-FI, USA and WGN for the time being then you may want to pull the trigger on VOOM.

 

[Michael_Victor]

I am on the verge or ordering their services but I want to know how many non-HD Channels I would be losing if I switch from Directv? The TWC guy said that VOOM had problems with their converters but he said that only after he asked if VOOM was a new company... Any input is greatly apprecaited. Oh, how long does it take to recieve the boxes in the mail?

 

[Michael St. Clair]

So to save the same 10 hours of HDTV the PVR would need 720Gigabytes of space.

No, 250GB HDTV PVRs are already out there and they hold about 30 hours of true HD.

 

[Michael_Victor]

Can you use a Directv receiver to get the Voom feed?

 

[Robert_J]

Oh, how long does it take to recieve the boxes in the mail?

The installer brings them. You are not allowed to install the system yourself.

-Robert

 

[Michael_Victor]

It kind of bites because I bought that receiver from conn's. It's a Mitsu, I even bought the dish so I guess I am stuck until I find someone who is willing to purchase it. I may keep it in case I go back to DTV.

 

[Michael_Victor]

Robert_J,

Is it worth it?

 

[LaMarcus]

Voom says they'll have DVR by the fall, 160GB HD.

 

[Scott A. Pope]

How about all the missing channels, will they appear soon?

 

[Ted Lee]

i don't think anyone answered this question, but it's almost a deal-breaker for me.

i get that voom is broadcasting in hd, but how does that work for movies and programming material that wasn't *originally* filmed in hd? is voom doing some kind of upconversion of the source material?

i'm very curious as to how this works/appears. it seems to me that if the source material wasn't *originally* filmed in hd, then i wouldn't be seeing that great of a picture when it's simply *broadcast* in hd???

i've seen the movies broadcast from directv hd, and they just don't look all that great to me. i assume voom has the same issue.