[MLUG - DISCUSSION] tivo (was "net-enabled microcontrollers for appliances, VCRs,stereos")

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Mon, 3 Dec 2001, Spurling, Shannon wrote:

> No, a wired VCR is a TIVO. Main problems with a VCR, other than not
> being web enabled?
> It's not a random access device! TIVO is supposed to fix both of those
> problems. The main purpose for web enabling a VCR it to allow for easier
> programming and titling of your recordings. A wired cable box or DSS
> receiver would provide one click shopping on the home shopping
> network... If they bought a licensee from Amazon. :-)


If I understand the thing, the TIVO can connect (by dialup, I think) to a
place where it downloads lists of TV shows for the week, but it does not
allow the user to access the TIVO remotely to program what will be
recorded.  Is that correct?

I think it might also send information about viewing habits to the TIVO
headquarters!

If it did allow me to program it remotely, or from my PC, I'd buy one very
soon.

Mike

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