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Started by patric, February 07, 2007, 05:59:03 PM

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patric

February 07, 2007, 05:59:03 PM
Here's something that will make the folks at Cox cable break into a sweat;
A briefcase-sized DirecTV receiver complete with monitor...

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPage.jsp?assetId=3090001
Could something like this be the next iPod (given some further refinements perhaps)?
"Tulsa will lay off police and firemen before we will cut back on unnecessarily wasteful streetlights."  -- March 18, 2009 TulsaNow Forum

YoungTulsan

#1
February 07, 2007, 06:10:44 PM
A satellite receiver on my lap, I hope it doesn't give me cancer!

Neat tho, wonder how much it'll cost.   Or if it'll be monthly equipment like a reciever box, just with about 20x the risk of you either damaging it or having it stolen, then owing hundreds of dollars for lost equipment.
 

sgrizzle

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February 07, 2007, 10:27:13 PM
IP-based TV will appear on handhelds well before this does. Cable and Satellite are both possible losers to IPTV, except Cable allows for IP-TV over their existing infrastructure.

inteller

#3
February 08, 2007, 06:43:41 PM
no kidding.  this is a joke.

ATT will be providing tv of the future, wirelessly.

iplaw

#4
February 09, 2007, 08:33:47 AM
Why do I have the feeling that in 10 years we are going to look back and see a suitcase sized TV and laugh...











patric

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February 09, 2007, 12:13:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by iplaw

Why do I have the feeling that in 10 years we are going to look back and see a suitcase sized TV and laugh...



Its funny I was thinking about the brick cellphone when I posted that... I dont think it will remain suitcase-sized if the demand catches on, though (think XM radio).

I have my doubts that everyone will be satisfied watching TV 0n a 2" screen even if it does fit into your pocket (although it will have it's uses) and have similar reservations that we would limit ourselves to just one form/source of delivery.  All-in-one packages (phone, TV and Internet) from Cox or AT&T sound tempting but I know people right now desperately trying to get out of their contracts.
"Tulsa will lay off police and firemen before we will cut back on unnecessarily wasteful streetlights."  -- March 18, 2009 TulsaNow Forum

inteller

#6
February 09, 2007, 10:08:18 PM
cox doesnt have contracts....please get informed.

patric

#7
February 10, 2007, 01:49:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by inteller

cox doesnt have contracts....please get informed.


They may call it a "subscriber agreement" or  "terms of service" to avoid the word "contract" but it's just splitting hairs.
"Tulsa will lay off police and firemen before we will cut back on unnecessarily wasteful streetlights."  -- March 18, 2009 TulsaNow Forum

inteller

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February 10, 2007, 07:20:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by patric

quote:
Originally posted by inteller

cox doesnt have contracts....please get informed.


They may call it a "subscriber agreement" or  "terms of service" to avoid the word "contract" but it's just splitting hairs.


no there is no splitting hairs.  With ATT you sign a contract that has specific penalties if you withdraw (ie termination fees).  During that contract your rates are fixed.  There is no contract with cox, which means they can change rates and terms at will (and oh they do, internet just went up $2 for me.)  

ToS != contract.
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