The cable companies have a monopoly on leasing you the DVR for a monthly fee. It would be nice to be able to use your own DVR on the cable system without paying the monthly fees.
That is not true. You can use a Tivo, or roll your own. Eventually, with the advent of Tru2way (notwithstanding the craptacular name), you will be able to buy your own STB at retail (other then a Tivo) and use it on "any" cable system.
Its not really the Cable Companies fault that the FCC and Set top manufacturers put down mandates that prohibit them selling units outright, or transferring units from one site to another.
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The cable companies have a monopoly on leasing you the DVR for a monthly fee. It would be nice to be able to use your own DVR on the cable system without paying the monthly fees.
That is not true. You can use a Tivo, or roll your own. Eventually, with the advent of Tru2way (notwithstanding the craptacular name), you will be able to buy your own STB at retail (other then a Tivo) and use it on "any" cable system.
Its not really the Cable Companies fault that the FCC and Set top manufacturers put down mandates that prohibit them selling units outright, or transferring units from one site to another.