Cisco is finally getting its Linksys and Scientific Atlanta armies in lockstep , and is devising a household - theater rape that could actually gain primer , according to BusinessWeek . At the van is a mystery story “ souped - up ” bent - top box that combines DVR functionality and wireless networking for one - boxwood , whole - house dispense telecasting . The box would also likely admit software from another acquisition , KiSS Technology , to retrieve media files from PCs and also the cyberspace . ( Might even have a web web browser … .a slight feeling of déjå vu is coming over me . )
Word is that there may be some editions distribute by cable companies , which makes good sense . What ’s eldritch is that Cisco may also sell one in stores under the Linksys brand . Would the Linksys boxful require Cable Cards ? If so , would n’t that put them at an unjust disadvantage ( hobbled technology and presumably higher cost ) to their transmission line - co cousins ?
One final interrogative : Why should I believe in this opening , when I myself have experienced not once but twice the way decent Scientific Atlanta technology gets adulterated by boastful Cable ? I wish the strait of a Cisco Super - DVR , but when I close down my heart to think of it , all I can visualize is the Cablevision Cripple - DVR sit next to my TV . Good luck , Cisco — we’ll be watching .

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