I don't watch On Demand. I find it too slow and cumbersome to use and don't
like how it drops some features. Comcast more than doubled its HDTV channels a
few months ago and I now have plenty to choose from (like 4 HBOs and 5 Cinemax
now, compared to one of each before), plus there is always something on the DVR
worth watching again or for the first time.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu <noozg...@...> wrote:
>
> I might also mention that the 30 second skip doesn't work with
> OnDemand. Only a one level fast forward is allowed there but depending
> on the source if it is a network show it may only have a brief promo at
> the beginning and another in the middle. Also be aware if you are
> recording a program sometimes the DVR will be writing to the hard drive
> when you press the skip button and it may appear the button isn't
> working but the skip instead get cued for after the hard drive write.
> The 15 second back is just part of the remote's original function.
>
> Bhairitu wrote:
> > I have Comcast. They sent out info a while back on how to program one
> > of the keys for 30 seconds forward and 15 back. I can't find the
> > mailing but people have posted the info online:
> > http://www.pdxtc.com/wpblog/technology-articles/comcast-remote-30-second-skip-commercials-motorola-dct3412/
> >
> > I use a Logitech remote instead and programmed the codes into it.
> >
> >
> > gullible fool wrote:
> >
> >> Bhairitu, which company provides your TV signal? I have Comcast, which
> >> used to have a 30-second skip in both directions, but stupidly changed it
> >> to a five-minute skip. I hope to switch to Dish someday.
> >>
> >> "Love will swallow you, eat you up completely, until there is no `you,'
> >> only love."
> >>
> >> - Amma
> >>
>
