Back when I was in college, I remember reading about a new concept in a technology magazine. It was called a digital video recorder and it would store hours' worth of television shows on a digital hard drive without the need for cassette tapes.
I loved the idea of something like this. I always found myself short on tapes, and hated to erase things I'd previously recorded. I would also have a hard time finding certain shows within the tapes, as fast forwarding and rewinding was always a hassle. The advent of the DVR would solve both of these problems.
Suddenly, I wouldn't have to worry about sticking a VHS tape into my VCR any time I wasn't around. And even better, I wouldn't have to worry about buying more tapes. The picture quality would be better (digital), and I'd even be able to skip through commercials. Skipping through commercials may have lost its novelty now, but it was a big deal at the time.
This all seemed too good to be true, but the first units sold for $1,000 before dropping in price by several hundred dollars during the next year or two. Finally, I was inspired to buy one and couldn't wait to try it out. I loved it, and the only nuisance was the fact that I'd need to dial in to update the program listings.
This was really my only gripe since the rest of it was just as advertised. I was in love with my recorder and it made life so much easier.
It seems like just about everyone has a DVR these days. Many cable companies offer them directly as part of the package. Others have standalone Tivo units. They're stronger, faster, and of better quality than ever before.
People might take it for granted now that we've had it for a few years, but thinking back to the way things were before this it's pretty safe to say that the concept and presence of the DVR has had a profound impact on the way we watch TV.
I don't know what I'd do without mine, and I don't want to think about it!
I loved the idea of something like this. I always found myself short on tapes, and hated to erase things I'd previously recorded. I would also have a hard time finding certain shows within the tapes, as fast forwarding and rewinding was always a hassle. The advent of the DVR would solve both of these problems.
Suddenly, I wouldn't have to worry about sticking a VHS tape into my VCR any time I wasn't around. And even better, I wouldn't have to worry about buying more tapes. The picture quality would be better (digital), and I'd even be able to skip through commercials. Skipping through commercials may have lost its novelty now, but it was a big deal at the time.
This all seemed too good to be true, but the first units sold for $1,000 before dropping in price by several hundred dollars during the next year or two. Finally, I was inspired to buy one and couldn't wait to try it out. I loved it, and the only nuisance was the fact that I'd need to dial in to update the program listings.
This was really my only gripe since the rest of it was just as advertised. I was in love with my recorder and it made life so much easier.
It seems like just about everyone has a DVR these days. Many cable companies offer them directly as part of the package. Others have standalone Tivo units. They're stronger, faster, and of better quality than ever before.
People might take it for granted now that we've had it for a few years, but thinking back to the way things were before this it's pretty safe to say that the concept and presence of the DVR has had a profound impact on the way we watch TV.
I don't know what I'd do without mine, and I don't want to think about it!
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