PVR Changes the Concept of TV

Yesterday I said a movie was on the PVR. Last mentioned here on September 7, the device in the middle is a digitial (personal) video recorder / satellite receiver. It is not as advanced as TiVo in that it doesn't anticipate viewing needs. TiVo is not available in Canada. Anyway the Bell ExpressVu PVR is a darn-sight better than a VCR. First, there are no tapes as programs are recorded on an internal hard disk. More importantly, no messy scheduling is required as the system displays the upcoming, three days of programming for all channels. It will record when the viewer selects a future program from the channel guide. Lastly the recording stays all digital and that means the picture is clear!


Purchased in 2002, the PVR has completely changed the way we 'do' television. It gives the ultimate freedom to watch whatever -- whenever. This is an older model so it holds just 25 to 30 hours of programming.