New ExpressVu HD Receivers delayed until Q4/2007
The much anticipated MPEG4 replacements for the ExpressVu 6100 and the 9200 have been delayed until the fourth quarter of 2007 according to a memo released to ExpressVu dealers. With this announcement, its also been revealed that Bell does not forsee moving to MPEG4 broadcasts until 2009, which means that we are not likely to see a mass upgrade program, and that 9200 HD PVR you just purchased is still going to work for a few more years.
Its worth mentioning that ExpressVu has also stated that the Ethernet port, and the USB 2.0 ports on the two new recievers are to be disabled at launch, reserving them for “future use”.
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the new HD receivers, I’m glad I decided to rent my 9200. I won’t loose anything when the new receivers are finally released, and with the date pushed back, the new units will be available at the same time as my contract is up.
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Dan L. June 26th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
NEW FIRMWARE v1%)
Hi it’s 2007/6/26 and I noticed on return home there was a new download. 9200 now says v150
Unlike previous upgrade where a LOT changed, I can;t tell yet what is new…perhaps just bug fixes. Therefore I await news from others to seeif they notice a difference.
Otherwise could it be the USB port is active now? (I doubt it…but if someone could test it that’d be great!)