2 reporter’s non-technical view of PVRs / DVRs
Scott Fowler who is a reporter with the Charlotte Observer recently got himself a PVR / DVR. Although he doesn’t say what kind it is, it doesn’t really matter. What does matter are the things has learned since he started using it. Quickly after purchasing it, he fell in love with it. He now uses it to watch sporting events in half the time the used to. He skips past slows parts in golf tournaments, rants by various on air personalities and needless to say commercials. His story can be read here.
In a similar fashion, Josh Freed from the Montreal Gazette wrote about his experiences with his new PVR / DVR awhile back. Although he did not necessary like it for the same reasons as Scott, he did find discover a new relationship with his TV. The biggest selling point for him is the fact that he can watch what he wants when he wants. He no longer needs to watch live TV, and needless to say that he enjoys the skipping of commercials as well. His column can be read here.
It’s nice to see that PVRs / DVRs are starting the make their way into reporters homes. This is really where a revolution like this starts to hit the mainstream public.
