Ask questions to Blu-ray BD-J insider "Talkstr8t"

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Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

It opens up the set-top box market, but it's unlikely anyone can make sufficient revenue there anyway unless they get a big contract from one of the cable operators (as Panasonic has done from Comcast).

Does this mean we will still be stuck purchasing a box supplied through the cableco, and not a general box we can purchase anywhere?

At this point, I can't buy a SA8300HD PVR from anyone but my cableco or an authorized seller. They simple won't activate any others. So, the prices are absolutely insane.

Many people are hoping that we can start to purchase cable STB based on performance and features, like other A/V equipment.

Gary