We only have a single DVR. And we're away on a week's trip to NYC. The DVR is the one that comes with Comcast HD so I cannot control it when away. We're missing tons of programming while we're away because we tape approximately 46 shows (mostly in HD). My first complaint: size of hard drive should be bigger. 4-6 times bigger. Present size limits my ability to consume content & by the same token to view ads.
My second complaint: I find that the lack of remote access to a DVR is the most frustrating thing ever. I would gladly pay extra to be able to access my DVR's menu system remotely.
My third complaint: Why do I have to lease your box? This one is going to be fixed. The cable companies recognize that the outlay of funds to acquire those boxes & the paltry amount that they make off of them is a dead-end revenue stream. They are pushing forward with OCAP (open cable access protocol) which should allow consumers to choose their cable DVR in the future. For example, you might want to have it embedded in your stereo, or your computer, or your TV itsself. Right now there is a TV that has been certified, from LG, & which contains a DVR built into its chassis. Nice.
More info on OCAP:
http://www.cablelabs.com/news/pr/2007/07_pr_ocap_013107.html
In the meantime I am doomed to miss this weeks (and probably next) episodes of 24. Poop.
PS. I just finished a bag of "World's Tiniest Popocorn (we think)" in white cheddar flavor. Very tasty.
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Buy a Slingbox. This is a no-brainer if remote control of your sad, lonely, singleton DVR is a priority.
i second BGH. the slingbox is essential. that aside, viewing shows online that you know are getting deleted helps to fill the void. an unwatched show is such a sad sad thing.
Ditch Comcast - go with DirecTV and buy many Tivo's.
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