I was following a little lost puppy....

[Khandurian]

led me into a warehouse full of cable spools, connectors, cable boxes, etc. etc.

While trying to get this puppy to calm down, I noticed he kept leading back to this one pallet of shrink wrapped boxes.

I decided that this little puppy wanted to show me something. So, I peel back the cellophane carefully as to not break or damage it.

I then examine this new HD Box very very closely! I happened to notice that this new box had a CARD! I also noticed that there was a connector for OFF AIR!

Well, the little puppy started pulling on my pant leg like something was wrong.

I quickly put the box back and followed the dog back into the parking lot when all of a sudden he barked really loud and then ran off.

I kept wondering, are these the new "customer owned" boxes being tested in our area with off air capabilities?!

A noodle scratcher!!

[iceturkee]

khands, i hope you aren't following steve's puppy.

btw, haven't we kinda been discussing this in another bhn thread?

[Khandurian]

We were? Hmmm, didn't see one about customer owned hd boxes for cable system. Course, I have been known to have blinders on every now and then.

Nope, Steve's puppy is in a different area. He's Orlando! I'm Brevard County!

[casper04]

yea... i've heard about it haven't seen the new box yet and this is the first time i hear about air

[iceturkee]

khands, maybe i read it here.....maybe elsewhere. and sorry my brain has been farting all week.

ETA: the discussion is in the any new updates thread.

[Khandurian]

Well no biggie. I did get a closer look at the boxes again today. I was sad. Very very sad.

The boxes that I original saw were no longer there. A new box was in its place. This box did NOT have the off air! What a disappointment!

Oh well.

[iceturkee]

hmm, this is interesting. wonder whats going on?

[casper04]

I heard the boxes have a card slot in the back and it will have a plastic cover with a Phillips screw.... also i heard that if the card comes out u will not be able to get your box working again even if you stick the card back in. The card will be mated with the box at the shop

[jcarrera]

I heard the boxes have a card slot in the back and it will have a plastic cover with a Phillips screw.... also i heard that if the card comes out u will not be able to get your box working again even if you stick the card back in. The card will be mated with the box at the shop

So, the government achieved what it wanted--enabling consumers to buy and use their own equipment? Or, will the companies find a loophole like making the card slot so that you can't really use it? "But we complied. The box works with a card."

[casper04]

yea seems like that's exactly the case