I still do not understand why this company ceases to recognize it is losing customers due to its lack of a high definition offering. I would more then happily choose Tivo over comcast, but they do not offer a box through anyone but dish networks. Heck, i'd even purchase the box out of pocket (for about 500 bucks)! Tivo's products are by far superior, plus more consumers are beginning to buy with a conscience, sometimes it's nice to support those who developed a trend setting idea (i.e. netflix vs blockbuster).
The target customer for a techie gadget like Tivo, is very likely to spend the money on a nice high definition TV. Until Tivo inc recognizes this, and the fact that they are dealing with individuals who are into the latest and greatest technology, they're doomed to fail.
Im also a former northpoint customer and unfortunately what the author says true. This is a simple case of corporate bullying, verizon wouldnt even install our lines for flashcom, a northpoint customer.
Learn the facts before you speak, wether or not you have more or less upstream doesnt effect the "amount of copper" that returns to the central office, jeeze i though slashdot readers were technically inclined.
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I still do not understand why this company ceases to recognize it is losing customers due to its lack of a high definition offering. I would more then happily choose Tivo over comcast, but they do not offer a box through anyone but dish networks. Heck, i'd even purchase the box out of pocket (for about 500 bucks)! Tivo's products are by far superior, plus more consumers are beginning to buy with a conscience, sometimes it's nice to support those who developed a trend setting idea (i.e. netflix vs blockbuster).
The target customer for a techie gadget like Tivo, is very likely to spend the money on a nice high definition TV. Until Tivo inc recognizes this, and the fact that they are dealing with individuals who are into the latest and greatest technology, they're doomed to fail.
Respectfully,
A true Tivo fan
Im also a former northpoint customer and unfortunately what the author says true. This is a simple case of corporate bullying, verizon wouldnt even install our lines for flashcom, a northpoint customer.
Learn the facts before you speak, wether or not you have more or less upstream doesnt effect the "amount of copper" that returns to the central office, jeeze i though slashdot readers were technically inclined.