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Development Of The TiVo Remote Charted

Posted by simoniker on from the how-i-compare-thee-to-a dept.

victor_the_cleaner writes "The New York Times (anonymous readers need not apply) has an article about the development of the TiVo remote control. The article reviews the user-centered design approach the designers took. According to the lead designer, they considered 'how it feels in the hand, for long periods of time.' How about you - do you have an emotional attachment to your TiVo remote? Or other well-designed objects?"

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  1. Re:In the hand by kc8tad · · Score: 0, Troll

    hahaha.

  2. maybe I'm just a troll but... by segment · · Score: 0, Troll

    After TiVo stuck their foot in their mouths when they subliminally announced they monitor what you're doing, why the heck would I even bother...

    Kissing your privacy goodbye...

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  3. Well designed object by jimbobborg · · Score: 0, Troll

    My Katana (forged blade, with traditional mounts). Designed for cutting, great grip. Love my kat.

  4. oh my bad you're right... by segment · · Score: 0, Troll
    a "Contact Information" means information that allows someone to identify or contact you, including, for example: your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Contact Information is a subset of Account Information and is thus linked to your TiVo DVR's Service Number. Your ZIP code by itself, while part of your address, is not Contact Information because your ZIP code alone does not allow someone to identify or contact you. NOTE: If your TiVo DVR is receiving the TiVo Basic service, you are not required to provide TiVo with any Contact Information from that TiVo DVR.

    b "Service Information" means information necessary for TiVo to provide service to your TiVo DVR. Examples of Service Information include your software version number, your TV programming source, level of service, and the success status of the last attempted service connection (e.g., periodic call). This information is always transmitted to TiVo when connected to the TiVo servers. TiVo's `Privacy' Policy

    I have to stop and wonder at their claims... They can bill you via identification, but not 'know' who you are?... Ok fine. So what happens when something similar to the RIAA comes out for TV, because after all unless you're blind you would see those annoying FBI warnings that come on when watching movies. Or did you think you didn't need permission to record that. So (of course a what if scenario) what happens when lawsuits start dropping on users of TiVo... "Hey we're you're friends, we would never monitor your habits for targeted advertising and sell millions of users' information for mmillions. We're honest because by golly we're TiVo, and although we monitor what you watch to target advertisers to you we would never give out your info."

    Hrmm sure alright, you're right I am a troll. Corporations would never do the wrong thing like sell your information for millions. They all have morals.

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  5. Re:That's not my TiVO remote! by Emil+Brink · · Score: 0, Troll

    Pet peeve alert: it's Philips. Really. Count the number of 'L's in there, please.

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