Couldn't be further from the truth... I and a few others I know, have had our FIOS installed and still have the copper line attached... they didn't touch it or ask to touch it. I wouldn't have minded a bit, I'll NEVER go back to DSL it's crap compared to FIOS!
How about using that technology to extend the viewing angle of ONE image? How useful could it be, let me stand up and move to the left and now i see another image... woo!
There was sweet HD launch coverage by HDNET (I think they had 14 HD cameras focused on the launch) then they switched to the nasa cam after it was out of view from the HDCAMS, pretty cool launch and super clear!!
Does anyone still need AOL, I remember back in 1994(ish) when they were bringing the WWW to the world of AOL users, that was kind of cool, but soon after when Netscape, IE and Mosaic began to improve and people saw there were less expensive dial-up solutions (and eventually DSL / BB) there was no reason for AOL. IM is free and you can run it using many non-AOL based applications. What does AOL offer anymore. I suppose older folks like the integration of one application for web and email, but they'll probably continue to dial-up.
The redneck jury gave validation to Tivo to create a monopoly on DVR. The fact is Tivo didn't invent the DVR they improved it (arguably). While I have used their DVR and I find it user friendly (often drives me nuts it's so dumbed down) and it does have some *geek* friendly features which set it apart from most DVRs... it's sad to see other companies not be able to produce their own DVR without Tivo forcing their hands into it.
Tivo is trying to be the Microsoft of DVRs and apparently the Rednecks in Texas agree. Echostar and other companies have not ripped off Tivo, if you've used a Tivo and used any other DVR you can tell the difference. Tivo's business model has been wrong and that is the reason why they have not been able to turn a profit.
Who would enjoy paying $12 / month plus the hardware fee (now they give free boxes away with a higher monthly fee) just for the privilege to receive guide data and record / re-encode your analog tv, cable, satellite? They are an addon which doesn't make much sense.
I hope Tivo doesn't sue every home-brew / MythTV DVR user. My bet is Sony is next to be sued, they have a DVR which uses OTA guide data, all you have to do is buy the hardware.
This box needs to be a HTPC, i wish this box could be hacked, it's a fast cheap computer, that would fit well and work great as a HTPC... it allready has HD / oprical output built in and a small enough form factor!
He's a living, breathing commerical and he's pratically in bed with Apple... you should've heard him crying on his radio show after apple annouced the intel switch... something like: 'Biggest mistake, i'm sad to hear this, i don't think this is right...'
(I know what you're about to say but my shower radio is set to KFI AM 640 so i occasionally hear part of his show)
He knows just enough to do commericals on his radio show and will step over his own toes to do them, yet he's regarded by the media as "The Tech Guru"
...laporte junior? kevin rose needs to be stopped, he's following in the misinfo footsteps of his mentor mr Leo Laporte. I was so happy when when leo was canned but was sad to see they pulled a cheaper replacement (clone). G4-TECH TV needs to be turned back into a shop at home clone... it's dead to me now...
I know the guy who's auctioning this machine, and I will tell you that not only is this auction for real; that machine is for real, I've personally seen the serial number, and played that actual machine, it does work and it's in amazing condition considering the age of the beast...
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Couldn't be further from the truth... I and a few others I know, have had our FIOS installed and still have the copper line attached... they didn't touch it or ask to touch it. I wouldn't have minded a bit, I'll NEVER go back to DSL it's crap compared to FIOS!
That's all I've got to say about that!
If they offered fiber in my area i'd sign up... get on the ball verizon (supposedly it's been 10 -20 miles away from me for the last year).
How about using that technology to extend the viewing angle of ONE image? How useful could it be, let me stand up and move to the left and now i see another image... woo!
I don't know but I know a ton of myspace pages are actually filled with embeded youtube videos... so how many can myspace claim are theirs?
There was sweet HD launch coverage by HDNET (I think they had 14 HD cameras focused on the launch) then they switched to the nasa cam after it was out of view from the HDCAMS, pretty cool launch and super clear!!
Does anyone still need AOL, I remember back in 1994(ish) when they were bringing the WWW to the world of AOL users, that was kind of cool, but soon after when Netscape, IE and Mosaic began to improve and people saw there were less expensive dial-up solutions (and eventually DSL / BB) there was no reason for AOL. IM is free and you can run it using many non-AOL based applications. What does AOL offer anymore. I suppose older folks like the integration of one application for web and email, but they'll probably continue to dial-up.
anything's possible!
I'm sick of hearing about TiVO, they make boxes that store tv to be watched later and the created a kid like UI... they have not solved world hunger!
The redneck jury gave validation to Tivo to create a monopoly on DVR. The fact is Tivo didn't invent the DVR they improved it (arguably). While I have used their DVR and I find it user friendly (often drives me nuts it's so dumbed down) and it does have some *geek* friendly features which set it apart from most DVRs... it's sad to see other companies not be able to produce their own DVR without Tivo forcing their hands into it.
Tivo is trying to be the Microsoft of DVRs and apparently the Rednecks in Texas agree. Echostar and other companies have not ripped off Tivo, if you've used a Tivo and used any other DVR you can tell the difference. Tivo's business model has been wrong and that is the reason why they have not been able to turn a profit.
Who would enjoy paying $12 / month plus the hardware fee (now they give free boxes away with a higher monthly fee) just for the privilege to receive guide data and record / re-encode your analog tv, cable, satellite? They are an addon which doesn't make much sense.
I hope Tivo doesn't sue every home-brew / MythTV DVR user. My bet is Sony is next to be sued, they have a DVR which uses OTA guide data, all you have to do is buy the hardware.
OMG boring!
This box needs to be a HTPC, i wish this box could be hacked, it's a fast cheap computer, that would fit well and work great as a HTPC... it allready has HD / oprical output built in and a small enough form factor!
Holding my breath...
Who cares about that technology... They can't even get a HD DVR out!
You're so right! Laporte is exactly like Bob Villa... Who is far from Norm Abram!!
That is a fantastic comment, I love it!
He's a living, breathing commerical and he's pratically in bed with Apple... you should've heard him crying on his radio show after apple annouced the intel switch... something like: 'Biggest mistake, i'm sad to hear this, i don't think this is right...'
(I know what you're about to say but my shower radio is set to KFI AM 640 so i occasionally hear part of his show)
He knows just enough to do commericals on his radio show and will step over his own toes to do them, yet he's regarded by the media as "The Tech Guru"
Boycott Laporte!
...laporte junior? kevin rose needs to be stopped, he's following in the misinfo footsteps of his mentor mr Leo Laporte. I was so happy when when leo was canned but was sad to see they pulled a cheaper replacement (clone). G4-TECH TV needs to be turned back into a shop at home clone... it's dead to me now...
It is still the king of everything I need, mostly random but I still find what i want. LONG LIVE NNTP!
I'm happy with AT&T Cable service, thinking back to what I started with (2400 baud) and ended with in dial up (56k) I'll never go back!
I know the guy who's auctioning this machine, and I will tell you that not only is this auction for real; that machine is for real, I've personally seen the serial number, and played that actual machine, it does work and it's in amazing condition considering the age of the beast...