Official Xbox 360 Thread - The NXE is coming, the NXE is coming...
12-17-08, 03:20 PM
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That is not the only way it damages. The first time i replaced my console it was putting those circular marks on discs. It screwed up a copy of Viva Piņata and a copy of Gears. My 360 was horizontal and was unmoved. The CSR was a little obnoxious with their questions (Am i sure it wasn't being moved from vertical to horizontal? Am i jumping or thumping the floor to cause vibrations? 
) but since i had the extended warranty they replaced it.
I absolutely believe there is some kind of problem with some of the disc drives that cause that problem.
) but since i had the extended warranty they replaced it.I absolutely believe there is some kind of problem with some of the disc drives that cause that problem.
12-17-08, 03:40 PM
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12-17-08, 11:58 PM
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So I just canceled my Netflix after trying it out for a month. It's pretty terrible on the 360. The streaming is really un-reliable, and their choices are terrible. I remember the first time I fired up a Heroes episode, it was in HD...then never again. Tonight, everything would give me 1 bar of quality, except some Joe Rogan comedy thing was 4 bars. If they ever get their act together so that the very small selection of movies I would actually want to watch would run properly, I'd give them another chance.
12-18-08, 01:15 AM
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I've really had no problems with the Netflix streaming and I always show a strong signal. Now if you fast-forward ahead then there can be some long buffering times, but otherwise it's worked pretty well for me.
On the other hand, you're dead on about the pathetic selections of movies available for streaming. I hope that improves soon. Still need to watch Superman Doomsday before they pull it after New Years. Will my repaired console return by then.....
On the other hand, you're dead on about the pathetic selections of movies available for streaming. I hope that improves soon. Still need to watch Superman Doomsday before they pull it after New Years. Will my repaired console return by then.....
12-18-08, 06:12 AM
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My DSL connection normally kind of sucks so i generally get 2 bars on the Netflix stream. That works out well enough to satisfy me since i mostly use Netflix for actual DVD rentals. The streaming was a little bit of a bonus.
12-18-08, 09:26 AM
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I usually get two bars as well. And I'm satisfied with the quality considering my DSL connection. The content on Netflix is really good IMO. Especially since they made the deal with Starz. Before that deal was made, the Netflix on demand content was pretty bad.
12-18-08, 09:33 AM
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Is there a particular reason why there are so many people still on DSL, or is it still the 'in' thing to hate the cable company? $35/month here for 10.0 down, $45 for 20.0. I couldn't imagine being on a 3MB line.
12-18-08, 09:33 AM
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I used to get two bars on average (sometimes one,) but my family upgraded our internet service from 3mb/s to 10mb/s and it's now a constant 3 bar connection. I figured that, with that kind of an upgrade, it'd go to four bars but no luck.
12-18-08, 09:34 AM
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I live out in the country a bit on a backroad and the only way to get high speed internet and TV (satellite that is,) is to go with Bell, our phone company. Rogers Cable/Internet aren't available to us because the wire doesn't run high enough up on my road.
12-18-08, 09:38 AM
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So i'm stuck with a solid DSL connection but only 1.5 down.
12-18-08, 09:38 AM
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We are in the process of moving though and our new connection is 5.0 through cable
12-18-08, 10:04 AM
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Cable internet here costs more than dsl. My cable tv is also unreliable. Just the other day it went out about 9 times in 2 hours.
12-18-08, 10:53 AM
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It is $50+ for the slowest cable modem service if I don't want to switch to cable television. For us, DirecTV >>>> cable TV, so DSL it is. I also get an additional bundle discount for having DirecTV, DSL, and phone service.
12-18-08, 11:45 AM
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I don't have either right now because comcast forces your to buy the TV service with it. which I really don't need. So does you cable company allow you to just have the internet only?
12-18-08, 11:47 AM
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Well i called today and got them to upgrade me from 1.5 down to 3.0 down for no extra charge. That is the fastest i can get in this area. Now it feels like my internet is screaming and i can get 3-4 bars on the Netflix thing.
Now it feels like my internet is screaming and i can get 3-4 bars on the Netflix thing.
12-18-08, 12:31 PM
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In Houston it's $30 for 6.0 DSL or $50 for 6.0 cable.
12-18-08, 12:51 PM
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Wow @ all the DSL replies. I feel special. I can understand the DirectTV bundle, I'm on the same thing with the cable co. phone/cable/internet saves a bit a month.
That's awesome... still slow, but awesome. 
I can understand the DirectTV bundle, I'm on the same thing with the cable co. phone/cable/internet saves a bit a month.
12-18-08, 02:21 PM
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Internet speed is one area where money isn't too important for me. I'd rather pay a higher price to get faster/more reliable service. I did shop around, but I value my internet and need it fast, so money isn't an issue there. I could never go back to DSL or slower than 20.0
12-18-08, 03:23 PM
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Our cable company is Mediacom, it's a really shitty service, the last I had them there were drops in the service for a few seconds about every 10-20 minutes, and yes it would disconnect you from live. My DSL service is only 5/1 but it's super stable.
