No, you don't need (or want) the DVR version.  The DCT-6200 box is what you want.  The Comcast reps definitely don't know what they're talking about, and have no idea what Firewire is.  However, if you have them search their knowledge base for "IEEE-1394" (the technical name for Firewire)  they will find a blurb that states how "they must enable the port due to a new law/regulation blah blah blah."  Regardless, just have them send you a 6200 and you'll be fine. 

As to what channels you actually get, this is something that seems to vary from market to market.  I'm in the Twin Cities, and I get all analog and digital channels, with the exception of the HBO's.  (interetsingly, I used to get the HBO's but now I don't...)


On 10/7/05, Steve Adeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
wow, this is awesome. I was hesitant to do it because I'm always the guy that
would end up getting a non-firewire box with no way to get a new one, or
getting a new one that still doesn't have firewire...

out of curiosity, would I need the DVR version of the box or would the regular
version have firewire out? my comcast uses the motorola boxes for dvr, and
from what I've seen for the non-dvr's as well. in fact, they look the same,
maybe they are, just san-hd?

would the firewire allow me to get all the channels over it or just the ones
that are sent through the lines as digital?

thanks!

Steve


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