SONY and VOOM

[mindstein]

Sony makes D* STB units, D* will never allow it and Motorola does make good units and a lot of probllems people have with STBs is because of software, not just hardware.

Motorola builds its stuff in China. I prefer to support Japan. The ols saying money talks..... Well imagine if Sony built all of Voom receivers. D* probably doesn't have enough influence to stop that. D* does not own Sony. Sony, just like hookers, are out for the money. :shocked

 

[bryansr]

The Sony DTV Receivers that I have looked inside of were made by the same mfg. that made Hughes just different cases and software.

BryanSR

 

[DeWitt]

The SONY HD STB's (HD200, HD300) where rebranded units manufactured by LG Electronics (Korea)

The same units where sold under the Zenith brand as well.

 

[stevesmall]

Stevesmall you could be right about my friend subscribing to Comcast HD. I just went to my cable company website and they offer Comcast SportsHD,HDNet,HDNetmovies,UHD,TNTHD,FOXHD,ABCHD,ESPNHD and DiscoveryHD. I didn't know they offered any HD untill today and the price is right with STB. My friend has a smart card or cablecard built in his TV and that is how he is receiving all of the HD channels. But i think he doesn't know that he will have to pay for this programming. Thanks you opened my eyes.

Glad i could help, i was sure of that only because i am inthe same boat with comcast, im in s jersey and the same rules apply to all of the phila area.