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So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. |
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| Plus it's just another example of turning over your life's details, since they will now know what you record.
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said by Djinnmage  :So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. Also, the space they are setting aside is only 80 GB. That is less than the std 120 or 160 GB available on most cable company DVRs and much less than many TIVO based DVRs. And if you record HDTV shows, that space will be eaten up very quickly.
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said by tnroroc :Plus it's just another example of turning over your life's details, since they will now know what you record. Uh, if you have any digital service, they'll know what you're doing with it. Trust, you are not hiding a thing from them.
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said by TKJunkMail :said by Djinnmage :So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. Also, the space they are setting aside is only 80 GB. That is less than the std 120 or 160 GB available on most cable company DVRs and much less than many TIVO based DVRs. And if you record HDTV shows, that space will be eaten up very quickly. And actually it is Cablevision who offers expandable SA DVRs for more tha a year now - it has an external SATA port, so you can buy extra storage drives and not only from Scientific Atlanta IIRC but from brand. |
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You know, I'm really torn on this one. On one hand, it's really nice when you don't have this big ugly device sitting next to your TV, and it's especially nice when you have transparent, remotely managed services available for a fair price. Simple is elegant, in my opinion.
The problem comes in choice. Users should have a choice as to whether or not they get remote, managed service or a local upgradable device. Perhaps in the long run there isn't any difference between the two, so long as the price for the service remains in check, which can only occur if devices remain available....oh the irony! I think the room is spinning...
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Sipix86
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Same outages that there is now...
Its 80 HOURS of space, will it be HD, suppose its up to them
pay more money for it
dont get it, just buy a computer multimedia center be done with it. costing less everyday. |
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| said by Sipix86 :Its 80 HOURS of space, That isn't what the news item says:»www.multichannel.com/article/CA6···nid=2226
Subscribers in fewer than 1,000 households will be given the chance to store 80 gigabytes of data Unless you have a link that says the news item was wrong.
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said by Djinnmage :So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. Everyone! Sing along with me! Cablevision killed the video recorder! "sung to the tune of Video killed the Radio Star" |
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said by Djinnmage :So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. Nope, if you cant tune the dvr playback channel you cant view stuff thats on the dvr's hard drive.
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said by Djinnmage :So when the network goes down, those people won't be able to view the content they recorded, right? Whereas with a DVR they could view that content anytime I believe. Ahh yes, the instant Nay sayer... 
Let's look at the pluses to this:
1) Those that have MOTO 700 boxes, tiny as the SB5100 box, no ugly large box to take up all the room on your TV. DVR dissapears.
2) How many people have had a DVR box go bad and when the tech comes, your saved programs walk out the door with him? 'nuff said.
3) They might be starting with the size of storage they are, however, it also means that space CAN BE UPGRADED later.
4) Portability - you can grab this content from any box in the house. INSTANT who house solution! Imagine that!
5) No tech visit to wait for to upgrade your service. Call the MSO and ask for the DVR option and now you have it. In comcast systems, I am sure it would be as easy since the remotes already have the right buttons. I am sure you would simply go to a channel, guessing something like 0, and there is your DVR programming, OR, it could be added to the VOD service as a menu option.
6) Easier to schedule recordings over the web, I am sure, in the future.
7) No more "crappy dvr boxes." At least in our system, VOD works excellent with few problems. Just like VOD, a firmware push would more than likely give you DVR functions.
8) Comcast systems - and this is just a guess. Soon you will be able to watch TV on the internet through your computer. MAYBE you will be able to view your DVR programs while at work. It's a possibility that you just might. Working late? Log into the portal and access that show you DVRd.. who knows.
9) Crystal clear recordings everytime! Even if your cable goes out, your programs will still record at the head end. The recording will be PERFECT since it's coming right from the head end into their system. If you are having issues with your cable drop or outlets, you will ALWAYS record a clear picture no matter what. Power outtage? Drop cut or take out by a downed tree in the last storm? The head end DVR still records... probably the best feature yet!
Why does everyone look at EVERYTHING as a negative? If you don't like the hosted platform, I can assure you that the settop DVR is NOT going away anytime soon. |
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