Voom HDTV

[SLCentral]

I do not believe that Voom will go under in the short-term. I just don't see it happening. People have predicted the demise of companies such as Apple for years, yet they are still going strong. The worst that can happen with me signing up with Voom now is them going out and me going back to Comcast. I don't lose any money, because the installation is free and the boxes are rented.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
I do not believe that Voom will go under in the short-term. I just don't see it happening. People have predicted the demise of companies such as Apple for years, yet they are still going strong. The worst that can happen with me signing up with Voom now is them going out and me going back to Comcast. I don't lose any money, because the installation is free and the boxes are rented.

And here we are, a short 26 hours after this post 😀. Voom is not in your future my friend.

 

[spacejamz]

Originally posted by: Wag

Originally posted by: SLCentral
We had TiVo for a bit, and he just said that he couldn't stand the menus, and how it would change channels to record my stuff. Now, with the DirectTV HD TiVo, it wouldn't do this, but, it also costs upwards of $1K and requires DTV, which doesn't have too good HD support.

I have the Comcast DVR for $8/mo. I can't see doing without it now.

2nd this also!!! i can't imagine not having this and I have only had it about a month and half...

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: SLCentral
I do not believe that Voom will go under in the short-term. I just don't see it happening. People have predicted the demise of companies such as Apple for years, yet they are still going strong. The worst that can happen with me signing up with Voom now is them going out and me going back to Comcast. I don't lose any money, because the installation is free and the boxes are rented.

And here we are, a short 26 hours after this post 😀. Voom is not in your future my friend.

And I was wrong yet again. So much for Voom.

 

[Goosemaster]

from Sean at satguys:

Here's how everything happened. This is coming from a good source that is near the events.

1) James Dolan issued the "VOOM is going to be dismantled" email after the board meeting was over. The email was sent to VOOM employees but not all Cablevision employees. Within minutes he puts a Press Release to put pressure on father to buy at his price.

2) Within minutes of the email, ****** (Remove name) Cablevision board member called the GM of HDNews to alert him that he, Chuck, and Tom were definitely NOT done trying to work out a deal. He added that the financing IS in place for both the purchase and operation of VOOM. The hang-up has something to do with removing Cablevision's legal and financial liability.

3) There was a meeting with the HDNews staff. NO timetables were given for layoffs. It was emphasized that layoffs were possible, if not probable... But they certainly weren't definite.

4) Chuck and Tom sent out an email to their employees to that end, saying that they are still trying to work a deal.

:Q

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

from Sean at satguys:

Here's how everything happened. This is coming from a good source that is near the events.

1) James Dolan issued the "VOOM is going to be dismantled" email after the board meeting was over. The email was sent to VOOM employees but not all Cablevision employees. Within minutes he puts a Press Release to put pressure on father to buy at his price.

2) Within minutes of the email, ****** (Remove name) Cablevision board member called the GM of HDNews to alert him that he, Chuck, and Tom were definitely NOT done trying to work out a deal. He added that the financing IS in place for both the purchase and operation of VOOM. The hang-up has something to do with removing Cablevision's legal and financial liability.

3) There was a meeting with the HDNews staff. NO timetables were given for layoffs. It was emphasized that layoffs were possible, if not probable... But they certainly weren't definite.

4) Chuck and Tom sent out an email to their employees to that end, saying that they are still trying to work a deal.

:Q

What really bothers me is the fact that their sales associates tried to push me into signing up this weekend...

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: arod
voom sold the satellite to Echostar but they have a new leased bird they are going to use for the time being.... will give them more capacity than they currently have.

I would trust the people on AVS Forum much more than some person (who doesnt know crap about the HDTV market) interpreting press releases and calling it news and if you read there you know most people dont think voom is going to fail anytime soon (unless like i stated earlier the dolan buyout doesnt go through)

http://www.satelliteguys.us/forumdisplay.php?f=24

this forum is dedicated to voom news and developments and people there have some inside contacts at voom.... read the last few days of posts there.

I dont suppose you wish to tell me your sorry for making me out like I was an idiot talking out my a$$ trying to warn you all about them going under now would you 🙂

Whats funny is that they lost 75 MILLION dollars and you and one lousy site thought they were going to save the company! You also failed to realize that most sat customers are still under a contract of some sorts and couldnt leave or didnt want to leave yet to switch to VOOM. VOOM should of thought of that before going public. The market is pretty mich where it is as far as sat customers and inorder to gain more customers some would have to leave who they have now. If your in a contract with 4 recievers and its going to cost you $$$$ to get out what are you going to do??? DUH. I feel bad they are gone but they should of thought before they came out. Hence why they only have 26000 subscribers.

 

[arod]

46k now not 26.... doubled sub numbers in one quarter... still as I stated earlier the only thing that could stop voom from going forward the the sale to Dolan (which might not happen now).... but very recently voom was starting to take off (the 26k -> 46k sub numbers).

voom always was a gamble but it costs you $1 to get 3 rooms installed and if they go under your not out anything.... theres no reason not to try it if it fails or not.... other than the fact that you might like it.

 

[Muadib]

The point is moot. Voom is no more.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Hey guys,

Right now I'm using Comcast Digital Cable with HDTV for my 50" Samsung DLP TV. It doesn't have that many HD channels, though, and all-in-all I don't like Comcast, and their horrible customer service.

So, I was thinking about getting Voom satellite, since it has so many more HD channels. However, I have two main questions, and the Voom sales team didn't really give a direct answer. First off, how does the satellite connect to my three TV's around the house? Can it use the existing wiring of coaxil cables throughout the house, or will I actually have to wire the satellite to each TV (one in the bedroom upstairs, one in basement, and one in living room)? I want to avoid having cables all over the house, and if that is the case, I don't see how that'll work. Anyone want to explain, that has satellite service?

Also, the local HD channels, such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, aren't done via satellite, but by OTA broadcasting. I know a lot of people use this with the ATI HD Wonder for their PC, so I was curious as to how the quality was compared to digital cable. I watch those channels more then most others, and I don't want them to have subpar quality.

Thanks in advance.

It doesn't work 🙂

 

[SuperSix]

Cablevision Systems Corp., a New York-area cable television provider, is shutting down its high-definition satellite television service called Voom after failing to reach an agreement with its own chairman, who wanted to buy the remaining assets of the business.
The announcement from the Bethpage, N.Y.-based company puts an end to a fractious battle among members of the Dolan family, which runs Cablevision. Charles Dolan, the company's chairman and founder, had championed the service while his son James, who is chief executive, opposed it.
Cablevision shares fell 69 cents to $30.37 on the New York Stock Exchange.