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Verizon Wifi hotspots are only compatible with Windows laptops

During my decision making process on whether to purchase either a wifi-only tablet or an LTE version, I was fully aware of the pros and cons. I had to balance the associated costs. Despite what the kids think, the bank … Continue reading

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Latest network speed test

I still wish Youtube was more responsive. I’ve added Youtube’s constant buffering problems to the running list of “Banes of Joel’s Existence.”

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I pulled the trigger and paid Verizon $80 for a new Actiontec MI424wr router

Two years of waiting and thinking. I wanted a new router that supported 802.11n speeds. It wasn’t important for years, as most of our devices ran on 802.11g. I do admit to buying a Wireless N adapter for the Tivo … Continue reading

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Reupped our Verizon FiOS contract, and got an automatic upgrade to 25/25 Mbps

Times sure flies. It’s been over two years since Verizon flipped on our FiOS service in 2009. Apart from the initial hiccups, it’s been smooth sailing, and I don’t believe we’ve an outage since ’09. We’ve had the Triple Play … Continue reading

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TiVo Update 20.2 finally makes the Premiere worth it

Regular readers will know that I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the TiVo Premiere since we got it December 2010 (for my Christmas present, actually.) My wife and I weren’t particularly happy with the Verizon-supplied Motorola 6400-series STB/DVR we were … Continue reading

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Verizon FiOS conducting trials with new Motorola DVR set-top boxes that are higher capacity, more energy-efficient

Woohoo, a better FiOS DVR set-top box, and it can’t get here soon enough. Verizon is testing out the new Motorola DVR QIP7232, and while it is more energy-efficient, I don’t think that’s the most important new feature. The Motorola … Continue reading

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My impressions after watching HDTV for two weeks

It’s been two weeks now with the new Panasonic, and we’re well into the 100-hour break-in period. Since this was my dream lusted for so long, it would be prudent to list some thoughts and impressions so far. In no … Continue reading

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Hey Verizon, let’s kick it up a notch

When we initially signed up for Verizon’s FiOS service, there were a number of features that had us interested.  The additional channels (including HD), the higher bandwidth, and the ability to save an extra $50 a month for two years. Of … Continue reading

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My first near-60 days with Verizon FiOS

It has been almost 2 months living with Verizon’s FiOS service.  Two months since I kicked Comcast to the curb, and used the power of the free market to let another company offer me a better product. If you remember, … Continue reading

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Why I nearly had an Verizon-related aneurysm today

To get all caught up, read this. Now for the weekend. As a reminder, the week of June 29th, Verizon promised to have a new fiber optic cable buried underground later that week.  Then about two days later, they called … Continue reading

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