Channel Master's DVR+ Does Away with Monthly Programming Costs
Laura McQuarrie — January 29, 2015 — Tech
References: channelmasterstore & cepro
Channel Master's DVR+ is a box that combines the best of cord cutting with OTA broadcast technology and DVR functions. The DVR+ comes in two models, including a 16GB with an external USB drive, as well as a 1TB version with an internal hard drive. What this cord cutting device does is allow consumers to watch their favorite programs on networks like NBC, ABC, CBS and the CW without having to pay monthly fees for subscribing to a programming service.
With its latest software update announced at CES 2015, the DVR+ will be supported by LinearTV technology, which will now allow the DVR+ to combine these popular TV networks with web content, YouTube, OTA HD broadcasts, on top of streaming services like Vudu and Pandora.
With its latest software update announced at CES 2015, the DVR+ will be supported by LinearTV technology, which will now allow the DVR+ to combine these popular TV networks with web content, YouTube, OTA HD broadcasts, on top of streaming services like Vudu and Pandora.
Trend Themes
1. Cord Cutting - Innovations in cord cutting devices like Channel Master's DVR+ present opportunities for consumers to eliminate monthly programming costs and access content through a combination of OTA broadcast technology, web content, and streaming services.
2. OTA Broadcast Technology - The integration of OTA broadcast technology into devices like Channel Master's DVR+ enables consumers to watch their favorite programs on popular TV networks without the need for subscribing to programming services, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Lineartv Technology - The introduction of LinearTV technology in the latest software update for Channel Master's DVR+ allows for a seamless integration of popular TV networks, web content, YouTube, OTA HD broadcasts, and streaming services, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the way consumers access and consume media.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of subscription-free media boxes to develop innovative cord cutting devices that provide a combination of OTA broadcast technology, web content, and streaming services.
2. Broadcasting - Broadcasting companies can explore opportunities to leverage OTA broadcast technology in collaboration with cord cutting devices like Channel Master's DVR+ to expand their reach and provide programming options to audiences without requiring monthly subscriptions.
3. Streaming Services - Streaming service providers can evaluate the integration of their platforms with cord cutting devices like Channel Master's DVR+ and offer a wider range of content options, including popular TV networks, web content, and OTA HD broadcasts, to attract new subscribers and disrupt traditional TV subscription models.
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