DishNetwork Sneaking Around?

November 15th, 2007

I have been a DishNetwork consumer for some time. I have bounced between all the services and found my way back to DishNetwork (mainly because when we moved to the new house the local cableTV company didn’t provide service). Getting into the Home Automation space I have been following things a bit more closely when it comes to technology in my living room. I was pretty amazed when EchoStar (DishNetwork) bought Sling Media. It confirmed that DishNetwork might be the only provider that gets it.

So a few nights ago I fired up the TV to catch up on shows (soccer keeps me about two weeks behind). Low and behold there was a “custom” DVR recording from DishNetwork on listing. I decided to play it. In a nutshell DishNetwork now lets you attach your receiver to an ethernet connection. They announced IP Video on Demand. While I am not drooling to use this, I am thinking they are up to something wicked with SlingBox. I really need to get an Airport by the TV and hook up audio and cable box. In a nutshell, I think I am motivated to get the digital media setup going at the house.