It would seem that Dish has some catching up to do - perhaps by merger? > -----Original Message----- > From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Adam Goldberg > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 4:50 PM > To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [opendtv] Re: Content picture fuzzy for latest HDTVs > > > My Dish Network 622 has an Ethernet connector and a USB connector, both > fully functional. I don't have to plug my telephone line into the box > anymore (it calls back via internet), and it also can get some content via > the net as well (what & how, I dunno, because I don't PPV). Additionally, > it uses an external USB hard drive (or many, though one at a time) for > auxillary (long term) storage. > > Both the Ethernet and USB connectors are easy and inexpensive for a > manufacturer. But I sure don't want/need a web browser in my > satellite box > (even if it is connected to the internet). BTW, my Vudu box and also my > television have Ethernet connections as well. One more device (the > yet-to-be-purchased BluRay player) and I'll have to upgrade the hub I use! > (go from 4 ports to 6 or 8) > > Adam Goldberg > adam_g@xxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.