Comcast's Fancast a hit with consumers

Comcast's Fancast was launched rather quietly at CES just weeks ago, but apparently, the firm has really hit a homerun with this endeavor. The 'net is ablaze with positive reviews about the new site, which allows users to "watch, manage and find entertainment content wherever it is available." Granted, it is offering up full-length content from CBS, NBC, FOX (provided by Hulu), MTV Networks and BET Networks, so it's hard to miss with that much programming on tap. Of course, you'll also find hordes of recommendations based on previous selections, and if all goes to plan, Fancast users will even be able to program their DVR from their PC (and mobile?) sometime in 2008. So, Fancast users, we're hearing oodles of good stuff about this outlet -- are you equally impressed?

[Thanks, Nate]

[Biggiesized Posted Jan 22nd 2008 2:43PM]

I have Comcast and I've never even heard of this.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2008 2:44PM]

nor have i

[netcam Posted Jan 22nd 2008 3:13PM]

Same here, I havent heard a thing about it but I would like to...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2008 5:36PM]

i must be missing something here. just tried this and the video is a very small part of the browser. who is giving good reviews to sites with video content that you cant watch full screen?!?!?!
please let me know if i'm wrong ...maybe some setting i'm not finding


ok, now some content seems to have a full screen option, but some also just isnt playing

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2008 5:48PM]

Hulu and Fancast seriously need to turn smoothing on:
http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/9.0/ActionScriptLangRefV3/flash/media/Video.html#smoothing

[Fitchman Posted Jan 22nd 2008 9:31PM]

Wow, I just spent, like, 3 hours putting in my favorites and rating stuff and it gave me some great recommendations. Can't wait until I can remotely program my DVR, maybe I won't leave for DirecTV after all? We'll see if they deliver.