Comments on: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:38:45 +0000

No conspiracy (yet) — Alex informed me of a technical issue with his blogging software which he’s corrected.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:19:28 +0000

Interesting… wonder what that’s all about. I still remain skeptical, but have updated the link to reflect TiVoBlog’s source.

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:02:59 +0000

Hey Dave… the link you provided to TiVo Blog doesn’t exist anymore. I think they deleted it.

By: MegaZone

MegaZone — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:17:25 +0000

My understanding is that they must supply CableCARDs for any approved host device – which the S3 is.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:37:23 +0000

The key issues for TWC might be either providing CableCARD support to a TV versus a set-top box OR being responsible for "installing" them. Unless they want to handle it in court with the FCC, I believe they need to offer the cards on request. However, this is just one rumored incident and who knows if the rep's response is TWC's official position. But what it could indicate is continued confusion in this space... reinforcing TiVo's strategy of notifying cable companies and the FCC about their upcoming rollout (and providing an installer guide in the box).

By: Michael Portuesi

Michael Portuesi — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:29:06 +0000

If I’m not mistaken, cable companies are required by federal law to make CableCARD available. So what’s TWC/Raleigh’s excuse?