Comments on: Why Does Time Warner Charge For DVR Service? http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/ A personal finance blog dedicated to discussing such topics as budgeting, asset allocation, 401K, IRA, cash flow, insurance, financial planning, portfolio management, and other areas in personal finance. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: PAUL2 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-454399 PAUL2 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:02:50 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-454399 HAS ANYONE LOOKED INTO A COMPANY CALLED MOXI? IT SELLS A DVR WHICH CAN RECORD 3 PROGRAMS AT ONCE AND HAS OTHER COOL FEATURES. THE COST IS $599. THERE IS NO MONTHLY FEES. SO AT $19/MO FOR TWC OR $228/YR THIS EQUIPMENT WOULD PAY BACK IN ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS. CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITE HAS ANYONE LOOKED INTO A COMPANY CALLED MOXI?
IT SELLS A DVR WHICH CAN RECORD 3 PROGRAMS AT ONCE AND HAS OTHER COOL FEATURES. THE COST IS $599. THERE IS NO MONTHLY FEES. SO AT $19/MO FOR TWC OR $228/YR THIS EQUIPMENT WOULD PAY BACK IN ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS. CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITE

]]> By: kacee http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-445152 kacee Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:45:05 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-445152 The problem is that Time Warner Advertises that the DVR costs only $7.99. It ACTUALLY costs $7.99 for the box and $9.99 for the service. Im not being whiney, I just don't like the fact that they charge for a service in addtion to the equpiment, given that fact that there is no additional service that they provide. The channel lineup is part of what I pay for in basic cable. The problem is that Time Warner Advertises that the DVR costs only $7.99. It ACTUALLY costs $7.99 for the box and $9.99 for the service. Im not being whiney, I just don’t like the fact that they charge for a service in addtion to the equpiment, given that fact that there is no additional service that they provide. The channel lineup is part of what I pay for in basic cable.

]]> By: Adam http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-444803 Adam Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:27:29 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-444803 The easiest thing to do is buy a computer with a tv tuner for a one time fee. That way you are not paying to rent their crappy dvr. The easiest thing to do is buy a computer with a tv tuner for a one time fee. That way you are not paying to rent their crappy dvr.

]]> By: Mike http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-443485 Mike Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:44:28 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-443485 I pay 10.95 a month for service, and then $7 a month to rent the box to get the service. It's 17.95 a month plus a whale of taxes on top of that, so I'm sure it's close to $20 a month. Two years ago, before I had HD, I paid $7.95 a month - total. That's quite and increase in two years from 7 a month to almost 18. I pay 10.95 a month for service, and then $7 a month to rent the box to get the service.

It’s 17.95 a month plus a whale of taxes on top of that, so I’m sure it’s close to $20 a month.

Two years ago, before I had HD, I paid $7.95 a month – total.

That’s quite and increase in two years from 7 a month to almost 18.

]]> By: mr.ken http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-441258 mr.ken Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:37:19 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-441258 I agree with the man who says we should get dvr service with no extra charges, if you have basic cable,(paying for it or its included in your rent like me) why not get to record it too? i pay 16.99 a month for my dvr, yes its the greatest but, it doesnt cost the compines any more for my using it, so why pay for useing it. we should all stand up aginst this constant injustice of paying for things that should be included. Question: can i buy a dvr say from walmart, and get the same service free? I agree with the man who says we should get dvr service with no extra charges, if you have basic cable,(paying for it or its included in your rent like me) why not get to record it too? i pay 16.99 a month for my dvr, yes its the greatest but, it doesnt cost the compines any more for my using it, so why pay for useing it. we should all stand up aginst this constant injustice of paying for things that should be included. Question: can i buy a dvr say from walmart, and get the same service free?

]]> By: vic http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-439615 vic Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:21:10 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-439615 what a bunh of whiney 'lil... you get the picture... the dvr/cable box is a pc that is setup with a config file that is controlled by the services you pay for in the server... no pay no service.. I'm sure a lot of you "fine americans" are familiar with your cable box getting shut off due to your dynamic financial missadventures. plain fact, cable/satellite/tivo companies are in fact... COMPANIES! not your friends, not a charity, not your grandma who lets you live in her basement and "splice" into her paid service. This self entitlement that most of you useless pricks seem to demand is ridiculous. cable companies and satellite companies are not burger king, no side of fries and you can't have it your way. If you had half a synapse left from all your Pay Per View Fights you gladly shell out 50 bux for, or the reality television that has rendered your dwindling comprehension of basic rules of commerce inept, you might realize this "fact". I WANT I WANT I WANT do you really thing technology and its rapid implementation into the consumer market would be a "free" upgrade.. if you want to own a dvr, get a tivo and pay them their $24-$27 dollars a month and quit complaining when someone offers a discounted rate from the norm. what a bunh of whiney ‘lil… you get the picture… the dvr/cable box is a pc that is setup with a config file that is controlled by the services you pay for in the server… no pay no service.. I’m sure a lot of you “fine americans” are familiar with your cable box getting shut off due to your dynamic financial missadventures. plain fact, cable/satellite/tivo companies are in fact… COMPANIES! not your friends, not a charity, not your grandma who lets you live in her basement and “splice” into her paid service. This self entitlement that most of you useless pricks seem to demand is ridiculous. cable companies and satellite companies are not burger king, no side of fries and you can’t have it your way. If you had half a synapse left from all your Pay Per View Fights you gladly shell out 50 bux for, or the reality television that has rendered your dwindling comprehension of basic rules of commerce inept, you might realize this “fact”.
I WANT I WANT I WANT
do you really thing technology and its rapid implementation into the consumer market would be a “free” upgrade.. if you want to own a dvr, get a tivo and pay them their $24-$27 dollars a month and quit complaining when someone offers a discounted rate from the norm.

]]> By: dave http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-436391 dave Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:08:38 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-436391 For $15 a month I feel like I could just tell them I lost the DVR and don't want a new one so that they'll stop charging me and not lose any of my features. Like others have said, it's a hard drive that I control. I'll pay a $200 fee (or whatever it would be) for "losing" it if it means I don't have to pay $15 a month forever. For $15 a month I feel like I could just tell them I lost the DVR and don’t want a new one so that they’ll stop charging me and not lose any of my features. Like others have said, it’s a hard drive that I control. I’ll pay a $200 fee (or whatever it would be) for “losing” it if it means I don’t have to pay $15 a month forever.

]]> By: Bryan Smart http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-433393 Bryan Smart Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:48:46 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-433393 IF I RENT A CAR for the weekend, is Hertz/Avis right in charging me extra for using the AC or the radio? NO! So why are they charging extra for something the DVR already does. Reason 1 Because they can and no one stops them Reason 2 Because they are a bunch of greedy bastards Reason 3 Because we keep paying for it Reason 4 Because they are a bunch of greedy bastards NOTE: My provider charges $8 for rental and $11 for recording ability. They did not have these charges when I got the box, the did not inform me of these charges, the bill just went up one day. I found out yesterday. IF I RENT A CAR for the weekend, is Hertz/Avis right in charging me extra for using the AC or the radio?

NO!

So why are they charging extra for something the DVR already does.

Reason 1
Because they can and no one stops them

Reason 2
Because they are a bunch of greedy bastards

Reason 3
Because we keep paying for it

Reason 4
Because they are a bunch of greedy bastards

NOTE: My provider charges $8 for rental and $11 for recording ability. They did not have these charges when I got the box, the did not inform me of these charges, the bill just went up one day. I found out yesterday.

]]> By: Tom http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-410679 Tom Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:10:01 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-410679 One more note.... This type of thing goes back to when the phone companies would charge for every outlet you had in your house. They lost this a few years ago, because the source of dial tone was on the line that feeds your house. It didn't matter how many jacks you had, because you only had ONE dial tone. If you have a DVR with a Hard Drive, the provider doesn't control what goes on it. Hell, ours even has a CAT5 port in the back that can be used with a router to send from your PC directly to the DVR. Does the provider charge for this, NOT. If you don't have Premium channels, ie HBO,etc. you will have commercials on your local programs. The provider doesn't remove them, if they did that would be great and worth the extra, but until that happens, paying a DVR charge is a rip off. One more note….
This type of thing goes back to when the phone companies would charge for every outlet you had in your house. They lost this a few years ago, because the source of dial tone was on the line that feeds your house. It didn’t matter how many jacks you had, because you only had ONE dial tone. If you have a DVR with a Hard Drive, the provider doesn’t control what goes on it. Hell, ours even has a CAT5 port in the back that can be used with a router to send from your PC directly to the DVR. Does the provider charge for this, NOT. If you don’t have Premium channels, ie HBO,etc. you will have commercials on your local programs. The provider doesn’t remove them, if they did that would be great and worth the extra, but until that happens, paying a DVR charge is a rip off.

]]> By: Tom http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/comment-page-1/#comment-410673 Tom Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:59:02 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/10/23/why-does-time-warner-charge-for-dvr-service/#comment-410673 I have a Direct TV HDDVR, but I have the same question. My HDDVR has a built in Hard Drive and this is a store bought item, not leased. If I went out and bought a VCR, could Direct TV charge me to record a program? I am the one that tells the DVR what and when to rtevord something, not the provider. I have a Direct TV HDDVR, but I have the same question. My HDDVR has a built in Hard Drive and this is a store bought item, not leased. If I went out and bought a VCR, could Direct TV charge me to record a program? I am the one that tells the DVR what and when to rtevord something, not the provider.

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