Monday, June 27, 2005
When will HDTV Over Cable Come to Media Center?
Posted by James Fee in "ARTICLE" @ 09:00 AM
"In the past, PC-based devices have failed the robustness test. But I suspect that this time around, Microsoft is pushing aggressively to have its encryption and rights-management certified. The OpenCable specs allow for submission of New Digital Outputs and Content Protection Technologies. The Multichannel News article says Cable Labs is going to announce the approval of "PCs that can display secure video programming" from Microsoft. The developer's checklist for this fall's update to Windows XP Media Center Edition refers to "content protection" and "platform security." When I add that all up, it seems like a pretty good story. Is it a coincidence that the OpenCable testing ends in August and the Media Center update is also due in August? Hmmm. If Microsoft can push their Media Center update and associated hardware through the certification process, we could see HDTV CableCARD devices, and maybe even full systems like Shuttle's CableCARD-ready Pentium M design, up to a year sooner."
I think Ed is right on with this one. When hardware/software companies can introduce products with the CableCARD we'll finally be able to get the most out of our DVRs. Even Fool.com is saying you will want to invest back into TiVo then. Could be the golden age of TV...
I think Ed is right on with this one. When hardware/software companies can introduce products with the CableCARD we'll finally be able to get the most out of our DVRs. Even Fool.com is saying you will want to invest back into TiVo then. Could be the golden age of TV...
