http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/ Engadget HD Comments for Charter fails to deliver 65-inch HDTV to contest winner, sends 19-inch box instead http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 1:33PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 11:58PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 10:01AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 1:42PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 1:42PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
Man, I hate Charter.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 2:17PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
They are horrible. Compared to FiOS, they don't compare.

The minute FiOS is near, I'm gone!]]>Jul 3rd 2008 3:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 5:33PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 2:13PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 2:19PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
I would take them to court!]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:46PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
What fucknuts.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 3:20PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 3:38PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 3:27PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
http://www.myspace.com/skywalker_after_midnight

]]>Jul 3rd 2008 5:02PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 3rd 2008 5:06PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/This story cheezed me off so much I tried to get in touch with their PR department. The number they gave me is 920.960.4054, where I left a message for "John" (forgot last name).

Why not drop a dime, and give 'em a call - when they figure out the extent of the reaming they're getting online, the "lucky winner" may actually stand a chance of getting satisfaction.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 5:14PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/So this message is for xcrunk:

you say that "the minute FIOS is close you are gone", I assume you mean from Charter. So have you had FIOS before in a different area? Because if not, how can you say "They are horrible. Compared to FiOS, they don't compare." if you have never had FIOS.
I realize everyone has opinions (obviously you can tell from my tone that my opinion of FIOS is full of four letter words), but if you haven't used both services don't compare the two.
Like I said you may have had FIOS previously in a different area, and then fine you are entitled to you opinion.
My main point is be careful what you ask for and the grass isn't always greener (especially when it comes to FIOS)]]>Jul 3rd 2008 5:26PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll make good on their end of year promises for having all major HD networks online, but I'm not holding my breath. Then again, I wasn't holding my breath for DirecTV to finally realize that indeed I did have LOS for DirecTV from my new apartment building (judging by the DirecTV dish on the back of it), I just switched instead.

To each their own.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 6:24PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
Then again who am I to brag, its not like I actually win anything :(. But at least I know if I do, I actually win it and its free (which is good because I have no money :p)]]>Jul 4th 2008 12:16AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 12:20AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/08/16/let-engadget-trick-out-your-home-theater/

But as far as this story goes, I feel for the dad. I had a fight with Bestbuy several years ago on one of their Father's Day Contests.

http://troglodad.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html

My advice to the 19" Dad- don't give up. Keep pressuring them to hold true to their contest. I did, and got a $560 gift card out of it.]]>Jul 4th 2008 9:44AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 12:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/08/16/let-engadget-trick-out-your-home-theater/]]>Jul 4th 2008 12:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 11:59PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 10:03AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/Jul 4th 2008 11:25AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/
When we called on the phone they said we have NINE HD channels to choose from. THIS WAS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO!

NINE CHANNELS!

So we went with DirecTV and now have 40+.]]>Jul 5th 2008 5:11PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/03/charter-fails-to-deliver-65-inch-hdtv-to-contest-winner-sends-1/neil.smit@chartercom.com]]>Jul 7th 2008 12:06AM