Comcast DVR Broken

My DVR is recording the wrong shows. I’m guessing it’s a DST thing. No mention of it on the boards, yet.

February 1, 2005

in Gadgets, TV

I AM NOT CRAZY.

My Motorola DCT 6412 DVR from Comcast has crashed 3 Monday’s in a row at 9:30pm. I’m not alone, though.

I’m calling Comcast.

Update: Called Comcast. The guy said he’d reset my box(which hasn’t happened). Whatever.

Update II: SJMerc article linked from wematter. Sounds like a patch will be available in 3 weeks.

Update III: For reference, my software is: firmware 9.12 s/w ver 71.44 – 1203.

January 18, 2005

in Gadgets

Wine Tasting in SF – Hi-Tech

From Wired:

At the wine stations, organized by varietal, one then inserts the card into a slot, places the glass under a stainless steel spout, and presses the button above the bottle of choice.

The machine deducts money from the card, drop by drop, as it shoots out a precise 1-inch pour.

The machines deduct anywhere from $1 for a few sips of an $8 bottle of 2003 Tres Ojos Old Vines Garnacha to $28 for an ounce of the $300 1997 Sauternes from France’s famous Chateau d’Yquem.

January 17, 2005