High Demands of DVR
How did we ever do without DVR? If I had to go back to basic cable and not have DVR, it would be one of the toughest decisions in the world. The thought of not being able to record sporting events, movies and TV shows just kills me.
As football rolls around the corner, I look forward to enjoy every play from kickoff to the last snap without having to worry about racing home from church in hopes of not missing things. Thanks to DVR, that's no longer a concern to me at all. Without DVR, if you miss your favorite program the first time, it could be your last chance for a long time.
It's kind of hard to believe there was ever a time when TVs didn't come with a remote control and you had to get up and turn a knob in order change the station or adjust the volume.
If I had to think of and advantage to going without DVR, it's definitely the money, and not just because of the price of cable.
Reports have recently state that DVR and cable boxes use more energy than a refrigerator. Boxes that remain on all day use about 446 kilowatt hours annually and many of the newer model fridges use about 416 kilowatt hours annually. When all added up, American consumers pay about $2 billion per year on cable and satellite boxes that remain on all the time.
With today's economic issue in US, many are always looking for ways to save as much money as possible, and one way to do so is to cut down on electricity. As hard and unfortunate as it might be, the best way to do so might just be to stop or decrease usage of DVR and Cable boxes.
Who knows, perhaps there will be a day when cable and satellite companies will make the boxes more energy sufficient. It's a nice thought to think of running the boxes all day for as long as we run our fridge and it still not be as expensive.
Obviously we can't have it all because we don't live in a perfect world, but it's OK to dream from time to time.
As football rolls around the corner, I look forward to enjoy every play from kickoff to the last snap without having to worry about racing home from church in hopes of not missing things. Thanks to DVR, that's no longer a concern to me at all. Without DVR, if you miss your favorite program the first time, it could be your last chance for a long time.
It's kind of hard to believe there was ever a time when TVs didn't come with a remote control and you had to get up and turn a knob in order change the station or adjust the volume.
If I had to think of and advantage to going without DVR, it's definitely the money, and not just because of the price of cable.
Reports have recently state that DVR and cable boxes use more energy than a refrigerator. Boxes that remain on all day use about 446 kilowatt hours annually and many of the newer model fridges use about 416 kilowatt hours annually. When all added up, American consumers pay about $2 billion per year on cable and satellite boxes that remain on all the time.
With today's economic issue in US, many are always looking for ways to save as much money as possible, and one way to do so is to cut down on electricity. As hard and unfortunate as it might be, the best way to do so might just be to stop or decrease usage of DVR and Cable boxes.
Who knows, perhaps there will be a day when cable and satellite companies will make the boxes more energy sufficient. It's a nice thought to think of running the boxes all day for as long as we run our fridge and it still not be as expensive.
Obviously we can't have it all because we don't live in a perfect world, but it's OK to dream from time to time.
About the Author:
Tim Douglas is an energy consultant who does a great job of keeping up with the times, and latest technology. He enjoys reading up on the latest news, information and technology. To read some of his favorite technology pieces, feel free to go to NY Times DVR or DVR Waste Electricity. Unique version for reprint here: High Demands of DVR.
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