Xfinity X1 Service / Platform - Blu-ray Forum

donaldsonjune · 02-26-2013, 01:05 PM

hello all,

anyone else upgraded to this new service? It's in the philly suburban (pottstown) area now.

R3P0 · 02-26-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldsonjune

hello all,

anyone else upgraded to this new service? It's in the philly suburban (pottstown) area now.

Its only available in Philly and Boston

donaldsonjune · 02-27-2013, 03:10 PM

wow, just want other opinions this service.

yellowcakeuf6 · 10-01-2017, 03:38 AM

This is the only thread I could find on the subject, so if there is a more recent one please point me there.

Comcast/Xfinity has been upgrading to a new "platform" (X1) for a while now and they finally got to my area a few months ago. First thing I noticed was former 1080i channels are now 720p, and this is by design so they can fit more channels in the same space. That sounds like an upgrade for them, not the customer.
Channels that were formerly in 1080 rez that are now 720 include TCM HD, MGM HD and even premium channels like HBO!
The new X1 boxes allow 1080p vs the old 1080i boxes, which is the real kicker here. I've noticed a softer, less detailed picture as a result. What is Comcast playing at with this?

Darev · 10-05-2017, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

This is the only thread I could find on the subject, so if there is a more recent one please point me there.

Comcast/Xfinity has been upgrading to a new "platform" (X1) for a while now and they finally got to my area a few months ago. First thing I noticed was former 1080i channels are now 720p, and this is by design so they can fit more channels in the same space. That sounds like an upgrade for them, not the customer.
Channels that were formerly in 1080 rez that are now 720 include TCM HD, MGM HD and even premium channels like HBO!
The new X1 boxes allow 1080p vs the old 1080i boxes, which is the real kicker here. I've noticed a softer, less detailed picture as a result. What is Comcast playing at with this?

They made that switch awhile ago. I remember hearing about it (Detroit is a BIG comcast area) and they were trying to "sell" it as a way to save a some bandwith and still get similar resolution.

here is a link to a comcast thread about it

Petey Parker · 10-05-2017, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

This is the only thread I could find on the subject, so if there is a more recent one please point me there.

Comcast/Xfinity has been upgrading to a new "platform" (X1) for a while now and they finally got to my area a few months ago. First thing I noticed was former 1080i channels are now 720p, and this is by design so they can fit more channels in the same space. That sounds like an upgrade for them, not the customer.
Channels that were formerly in 1080 rez that are now 720 include TCM HD, MGM HD and even premium channels like HBO!
The new X1 boxes allow 1080p vs the old 1080i boxes, which is the real kicker here. I've noticed a softer, less detailed picture as a result. What is Comcast playing at with this?

One of the many reasons Comcast is terrible. I'll never go back to them.

The only thing I envy is that Comcast offers an HD version of TCM, which is not available on Fios for some reason. Hopefully one day soon.

yellowcakeuf6 · 10-05-2017, 09:27 PM

Pretty ballsy move by Comcast/Universal, which must be absolutely rolling in dough, to downgrade the service, not mention it, and offer no reduced rate for the downgrade.
I'm in a similar situation as The_Donster with the fast internet package included, and being over-ruled by the household on cutting the cable cord ... for now.

whotony · 10-05-2017, 02:12 AM

One of the reasons I'll never get Comcast.

The_Donster · 10-05-2017, 04:40 AM

There's honestly better options out there besides cable and satellite. I have Xfinity and have hated them since they strong armed us into getting a converter box. Unfortunately, to keep my family happy and our internet low we have to go this route. Outside of the occasional show I hardly watch it and won't hook it up in my Inner Sanctum. So if I had my way, I'd cut the cable and eat the extra cost for internet. Which Xfinity surprisingly does a better job with.

ElectricPeterTork · 10-05-2017, 11:18 PM

The X1 platform itself is shit.

Freezes constantly, internet or cable cuts out at the drop of a hat, and all for a bunch of bells and whistles that are pretty well useless.

02-26-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
donaldsonjune Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Home of the Philadelphia Eagles Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Xfinity X1 Service / Platform hello all, anyone else upgraded to this new service? It's in the philly suburban (pottstown) area now.

02-27-2013, 03:10 PM	#3
donaldsonjune Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Home of the Philadelphia Eagles Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	wow, just want other opinions this service.

10-01-2017, 03:38 AM	#4
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	This is the only thread I could find on the subject, so if there is a more recent one please point me there. Comcast/Xfinity has been upgrading to a new "platform" (X1) for a while now and they finally got to my area a few months ago. First thing I noticed was former 1080i channels are now 720p, and this is by design so they can fit more channels in the same space. That sounds like an upgrade for them, not the customer. Channels that were formerly in 1080 rez that are now 720 include TCM HD, MGM HD and even premium channels like HBO! The new X1 boxes allow 1080p vs the old 1080i boxes, which is the real kicker here. I've noticed a softer, less detailed picture as a result. What is Comcast playing at with this?

10-05-2017, 09:27 PM	#7
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	Pretty ballsy move by Comcast/Universal, which must be absolutely rolling in dough, to downgrade the service, not mention it, and offer no reduced rate for the downgrade. I'm in a similar situation as The_Donster with the fast internet package included, and being over-ruled by the household on cutting the cable cord ... for now.

10-05-2017, 02:12 AM	#8
whotony Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:48	One of the reasons I'll never get Comcast.

10-05-2017, 04:40 AM	#9
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	There's honestly better options out there besides cable and satellite. I have Xfinity and have hated them since they strong armed us into getting a converter box. Unfortunately, to keep my family happy and our internet low we have to go this route. Outside of the occasional show I hardly watch it and won't hook it up in my Inner Sanctum. So if I had my way, I'd cut the cable and eat the extra cost for internet. Which Xfinity surprisingly does a better job with.

10-05-2017, 11:18 PM	#10
ElectricPeterTork Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2015 Blu-ray collection:1334 DVD collection:1535 Trading Score:18	The X1 platform itself is shit. Freezes constantly, internet or cable cuts out at the drop of a hat, and all for a bunch of bells and whistles that are pretty well useless.

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