It allows a TV running the software layer to change channels and view life content from the VRU server (in addition to viewing recorded program). It does not require another box per se, just the VRU software layer. That can be incorporated into a number of network appliances. So yes, it does multi-room viewing, but a whole lot more. So let's cut down on the "when I was a kid we had this system that would do this" junk for now - it's not the same.
Yes, as long as you have the STB. You also are controlling the source in via a cablecard, etc. This is going to unleash that need, having a full STB to receive. A small software layer embedded can accomplish it. Not saying we can't do it today, its just not for the masses and certainly not as streamlined. This will probably also make hollywood happy and free up some of the inane restrictions we have today.
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Folks, this is not just "multi room viewing"
It allows a TV running the software layer to change channels and view life content from the VRU server (in addition to viewing recorded program). It does not require another box per se, just the VRU software layer. That can be incorporated into a number of network appliances. So yes, it does multi-room viewing, but a whole lot more. So let's cut down on the "when I was a kid we had this system that would do this" junk for now - it's not the same.
it can view live content view, in addition to life (assuming you have a networked web cam)!
FAIL
It is the same.
Both the original xbox and xbox 360 as well as a number of extenders can do this with Windows Media Center.
Live and recorded. Why re-invent the wheel AGAIN?
Yes, as long as you have the STB. You also are controlling the source in via a cablecard, etc. This is going to unleash that need, having a full STB to receive. A small software layer embedded can accomplish it. Not saying we can't do it today, its just not for the masses and certainly not as streamlined. This will probably also make hollywood happy and free up some of the inane restrictions we have today.