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02-22-2012, 12:03 AM
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#1 | | DOES HE LOOK LIKE A BITCH?
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So my dad just called me and told me apparently tomorrow most of the channels after basic cables will be moved and can't be seen without this "digital box" Shaw sent.
Does anybody know about this? I think a few months back we received a little black box, but it was way before I started hearing about this new digital conversion thing.
Will they be charging us extra if we hook up the new box?
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02-22-2012, 04:00 AM
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#2 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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i doubt they can charge you extra for their own system changes
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02-22-2012, 05:41 AM
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#3 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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They might not want to send him a new box if they already have and he just "lost" it... but when I upgraded my service, one of the offers was a free HD box or two free SD boxes, you might want to just tell them you have a second TV and ask about getting a second box...
If your dad has a newer TV that does HD though, definitely ask for the HD box - the basic package includes a bunch of HD channels at no extra cost, so might as well take advantage of it.
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02-22-2012, 07:19 AM
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#4 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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I heard they'd give you a free box lol, shouldn't be charged anymore then what you're already paying unless you add on more channels
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02-22-2012, 07:21 AM
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#5 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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go buy the 500GB HD PVR @ London Drugs for $200
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02-22-2012, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by yot065 I heard they'd give you a free box lol, shouldn't be charged anymore then what you're already paying unless you add on more channels | +1 you get one free box, then its $2.95 a month for each additional box.
I've noticed the messages on spike(32) and CNN(33) saying that you will need a digital box in order to view this channel...first they took away channel 38, then Speed(55) and now this... 
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02-22-2012, 08:44 AM
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#7 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Well, it is just like in the USA when they were phasing it out and getting everyone to purchase a digital TV box.
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02-22-2012, 10:04 AM
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#8 | | THE CHAMPION OF CAPUA
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Where can you buy a cheap digital box besides shaw? I got a few tvs around the house. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-22-2012, 05:39 PM
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#9 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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^craigslist
from ppl switching to telus
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02-22-2012, 05:52 PM
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#10 | | Fabulous Rugby Quad Sports Mod
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Anyone have any idea if they're still handing out free HD boxes?
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02-22-2012, 06:03 PM
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#11 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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I've been getting the same msg from Shaw saying the channels will be replaced at sometime.
But I have 5 tv's in the house that needs a digital box.
Anyone know where I can pick one up for cheap? Thx!!!!
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02-22-2012, 06:47 PM
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#12 | | Network Admin Team
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thrift stores/places like Value Village. Shouldn't cost more than $10 for a used digital shaw box.
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02-22-2012, 06:56 PM
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#13 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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-two areas of surrey are going through network upgrades.
-no free hd boxes given out currently
- 2.95 rental each. should get 1 free. you might even be able to convince getting another free
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02-22-2012, 08:23 PM
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#14 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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We're all HD boxes here now... I have two or three SD boxes (older standard Motorola boxes) if anyone wants them, just come pick them up in Pitt Meadows.
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03-15-2012, 08:13 PM
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#15 | | THE CHAMPION OF CAPUA
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Hey do you guys know if this HD receiver will work with shaw's digital cable? or does it only work as a satellite HD reciever. sorry im kinda noob at this HD stuff
http://vancouver.misermcgee.com/deals/214966/$169-for-a-Shaw-Direct-Grab-Go-Satellite-TV-Package-Offer-Including-Two-HD-Receivers-a-Professionall
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03-15-2012, 08:16 PM
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#16 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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I just asked and they gave me a standard box for free. Using it for TV in kitchen.
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03-15-2012, 08:29 PM
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#17 | | MiX iT Up!
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can anyone point me to where it says that a household with HD channels qualify for 1 FREE HD box rental?
I feel that all affected by this change should take it on TWITTER to @SHAW. This is ridiculous that users have to pay $2.95 or $80(buy out) to watch tv (already $50 package). This is a pure cash grab on shaw's part!
here is my tweet: @ShawInfo tell me y I have to pay extra $3.95/mo for digital box when #SHAW is upgrding netwrk? #cashgrab #paymoresameservice #givebox4free
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03-16-2012, 03:02 AM
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I've had enough with Shaw, let alone their reps who aren't helpful at all. And oh, that's after I had to wait on the phone for half an hour EVERY SINGLE TIME I CALLED.. minimum.. switched to Telus 
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03-19-2012, 07:58 AM
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#19 | | Glorious Gaming PC Master Race
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Thanks for the box, Soundy!
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03-19-2012, 08:17 AM
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#20 | | MiX iT Up!
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