DIRECTV news: The relentless march of technology
Few companies are more on the cutting edge of technological development than DIRECTV. Their increasing number of satellites orbiting the planet, the increasing number of HD packages and sports packages, the increasingly powerful receiver/DVR combos and much more keep this company in the news.
One of the most recent developments in the arena is the long-anticipated DIRECTV2PC connection. This innovative offering will allow consumers to stream content from their DVR to their PC without issue. This ensures maximum enjoyment for everyone in the household. For instance, if the TV is occupied, content can be sent to any connected PC, ensuring that everyone has something interesting to watch. In addition, you get the same user interface, so there’s nothing new to memorize or learn how to use.
What equipment will you need? How much will the option cost? Cost and equipment requirements have not been announced yet, other than the need for a DIRECTV Plus DVR Receiver/DVR. Rumors circulate about the price, as well, but it could possibly be free, if current documentation is correct. That means you get an entirely new platform on which to watch your programming – at no charge to you!
Of course, you’ll need to have DIRECTV HD programming in place to watch HD content. Currently, the company has also not announced the coverage area, though the beta version does seem to have some geographic limitations. However, if the product development continues apace, your Vista-enabled PC will soon be able to watch, record and play all your favorite HD programs, channels and sports programming.
In a similar vein, the DIRECTV Windows Media Center PC Tuner is finally in the works. This device will allow you to watch, record and playback all your DIRECTV content directly on your computer. The device physically resembles a computer server more than anything else, though its sleek, black case is emblazoned with the DIRECTV logo.
As with the DIRECTV2PC connection, pricing information (or even release date) is not yet available, but the company assures the details are coming.
What do these advancements mean for customers? Simply put, it means that the seamless integration of PC and TV is not far off. If you will soon be able to stream DVR content to your PC, or tune into your satellite TV programming through your computer, how much longer could it possibly take until both devices are one and the same?
Apparently, it could take some time. DIRECTV has released no information about a single unit option, though rumors abound in the industry concerning prototypes and experimentation. While that may not mean that DIRECTV has Frankenstein’s monster in their basement, it certainly seems to imply the direction the industry is going and what form it may eventually take.
Of course, both of the options listed above are Windows-based applications. There is currently no word about Mac compatibility, though that is also a distinct possibility, but not at this point in development. Of course, the device does require Windows Media Center to operate, so Mac compatibility may be a moot point.
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