Comcast DVR’s regularly come under fire for bugs, sluggish performance etc with little information available about software updates, known issues etc. I recently discovered the Motorola DVR/Firmware and Software wiki which reports latest available firmware, changelists, fixed and known issues with each release of hardware, firmware, and software. A useful resource when communicating your issues with your cable operator.
How to use a Motorola DVR/Firmware and Software – Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
Good info to have although it’s difficult to be imprisoned in whatever Craptastic firmware version Comcast deems appropriate. As many frustrations as I have with the DVR and firmware itself it’s nothing compared to the program guide. I can’t believe I used to complain about the Microsoft program guide, what I wouldn’t give to have it back now.
Lance- I hear you. I spoke at-length with some of the guys who wrote the MSFT software and the hoops they had to go through.
Get a TiVo or Media Center PC. đŸ™‚