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fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
join:2005-05-20
kudos:3 | reply to b10010011
Re: Well this is dumb... On the flip side, there is the same advantage of having the DVR on the network.. if the cable lines go down, you'll still record. If the power goes out, you still record.
I see what you say about all eggs in one basket, IF you are on a triple play, however, a DVR is a non-essential piece of equipment or service. If the DVR goes out, which they also do die, life goes on.
I see pros and cons to both methods.
Con - functionality is less responsive. Fast forward, etc. It's prolly going to be a lot like Ondemand service.
They can likely control your content more. however, they already can with boxes now. They already have the ability to expire programs recorded and simply delete them as it is.
Some boxes guide's can only go a few days unlike DVRs which usually can see 2 weeks in advance. This will make setting recordings harder on older boxes. (But there is likely a pro as well, see below)
Pro - what I said above.
Easier access and quicker deployment to controlling your "DVR" over the web.
Probably cost less than having multiple DVRs and all boxes can have access to the content and record functions.
Less equipment failures.
You'll likely be able to expand storage easier than you can now by simply purchasing extra space. Even today, they are capped out on the hardware they make available.
But still, recorded TV is not essential nor should it be. | |
b10010011Whats a Posting tag?
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| said by fiberguy:You'll likely be able to expand storage easier than you can now by simply purchasing extra space. But still, recorded TV is not essential nor should it be. I think you hit the nail on the head here.
I am sure they will give you a few hours and happily charge you more every month for a couple hours more space.
I can plug any external SATA drive into my Tivo-HD to expand the space. I can also use it to DVR digital and HD OTA broadcasts...
Recorded TV is essential to my families entertainment.
As we like to say around here: Live TV is for suckers  | |
fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
join:2005-05-20
kudos:3 | In MY opinion.. I don't think they should charge for MAX space used..
I think they should establish a limit or dare I say, CAP.. or ceiling for a better choice of terms... BUT, they should charge you for the MAX space you use at any given time.. ie: if you only use 40 hours, then charge you for 40.. if you used a max of 120 hours this month, charge you for that. I think it should be up to the end user to establish a quota on how much space they'd like to use before the DVR kicks out older content. (Kind of like parental controls)
What WOULD be nice, and a VERY valuable "value added service" is if they'd let you take certain programs and download it from the web for burning to a DVD.. such as local programming from locals. I could see them saying "no" to OnDemand, HBO, and other networks.. but locals would be nice.. it's not like we can't do that now already anyway. | |
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