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Misconceptions, Half Truths and out right Lies
The reason the industry is pushing DRM is because with the advent of digital copying it is now possible to duplicate the original with no degradation in quality cheaply. In other words it has enabled the masses to make copies that are as good as the original making piracy an even greater threat by reducing the entry cost to set up operations. The DRM employed in these items from HP still allow you to record your shows and play them on multiple devices within your own home. You can still copy CD's and DVD's to your hard drive. As for your DVD-less bedroom you can spend the $29.00 to get one or buy a media connect device and watch the shows via a network from your Media Center PC.

This may seem a little harsh but there are a lot of untruths being spread about DRM. DRM is not new. Macrovision and other formats have been arround for years. As for boycotting DRM enabled products that includes the latest generation Satellite boxes, cable boxes, DVD Players, DVD Recorders, HDTVs and TIVOs to name a few. All manufacturers are going to include DRM to protect themselves from lawsuits.
Posted by: ShadeTree   Posted on: 01/05/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Guarenteed failure right out the gate  gordon@... | 01/04/05
Uh huh, so how come TiVo is so popular then?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 01/05/05
Doesn't apply  Roger Ramjet | 01/06/05
DRM Will Kill It  markdoiron | 01/05/05
Misconceptions, Half Truths and out right Lies  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Um even in your scenerio..what happens "IF" I buy  Laff | 01/05/05
No guarantees...  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
This was based on theconcept that I did purchase the content.  Laff | 01/05/05
My point is ....  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Apple, XBox, PS2 and such are not the same issue.  Laff | 01/05/05
RE: Never owned an 8 track  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
Hey I've seen 8 tracks..remmeber I come from Maine  Laff | 01/05/05
Hey I've seen 8 tracks  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
misconception my eye!  wessonjoe | 01/13/05
You are right, no one buys a TiVo do they?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 01/05/05
Home Invasion is Right  pc_putz | 01/05/05
RE: consumer who wants a backup a criminal  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
ShadeTree mentioned that "IF" the manufacturer did  Laff | 01/05/05
None the less.  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Well in that case I will follow my fore farthers ie the  Laff | 01/05/05
You will not be allowed that choice.  ShadeTree | 01/06/05
Heh heh heh...I have over 20 years now of fixing and building  Laff | 01/07/05
Sledgehammer To Crack A Nut  john_goodchap@... | 01/05/05
My thoughts are more philosophical  Mack DaNife | 01/06/05

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