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Phour ZwanZig @ Apr 8th 2007 5:40PM
As a Cable Tech for TWC, Atleast our division wants them to work correctly.. In most cases, older TVs did have software problems and it was a struggle to diagnose the issues.. But rarely do I ever find Cards not workin correctly on new sets.. We were never told to get the Customer a box instead of a Card.. We would even go as far as Re-wiring the house to make sure it wasnt on our end.. As far as the downsides to the Cards.. People to lose things they once loved with a Box when they goto a Card, so we do make sure they understand this.. I know, I myself dont use that as a ploy to make someone go with a Box instead.. If a Card is what they want, a Card they receive..
As I said this may just be the way our Division does things, but in our eyes, esp. after the July mandate, is helpful to Cable Co.s Less cost outa the company's pocket in many ways.. Box prices with drop due to fact that it is openin up competition in the Box market which just isnt there right now.. So Cable Cos are forced to pay HIGH prices for Equipment.. $800 for a DVR box is insane, but that is what the Company pays (or last I knew).. And this aint no Tivo Series 3 either..
Well I had to rant and there it is.. I know I want to see Cable Card, and so do most Cable Companys.. I just hate when the FCC has to step in and Mandate stuff..