[opendtv] Re: FCC on next gen CableCard
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:16:54 -0500
colejd wrote:
> So, who does not want a STB? Not as many people as you might
> think. Right now the PVR/DVR is the must have device for the
> majority of TV viewers.
I get this response even from Craig, and it misses the point.
To me, a PVR and a TV set are peers. If I want to buy a TV set or a PVR of my
own choosing, I should be able to connect them to an antenna or to a cable
system, or for that matter to DBS too, without having to introduce cumbersome
adapters in the loop.
Either that, or let's develop a WiFi-like interface, so we can connect the
single cable or DBS adapter box somewhere in the house, and then have all of
our TV appliances conveniently and compatibly interface with it wirelessly.
Wireless, or simple RG-6 splitter with coax, take your pick.
I'm not looking for a TV with built-in PVR and DVD player, for instance.
Instead, buy my own equipment and connect it to whatever service, and have it
work. Just as I do with my OTA antenna.
The fact that "all" subscribers to DBS, FiOS, or IPTV MVPDs are having to add
in the STB in front of their TV set, and are having to rent PVRs from the
service provider, does not translate to "that's the way they want it." But, if
they don't bitch about this loudly TO those providers, then they are willingly
being herded around like sheep.
Bert
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