Dish Networks PocketDish portable DVR
May 26, 2005
It seems that Dish Network is willing to test the waters of portable video, even if Apple’s CEO is of the opinion that “Portable video won’t be successful”. Capable of storing TV programs as well as audio, photos and Internet content, the Pocket Dish is slated to be rolled out this summer, the cost of the unit is still unspecified.
Connectivity between the Dish receivers and “PocketDish” will be handled by a USB 2.0 link. Dish Network is remaining tight lipped on other possible features and specifications, until closer to launch time.
I wish the guys at EchoStar well on this one; however I’m rather skeptical that such a device will ever capture even half the popularity of audio only portables. Lets face it everyone has time for a three minute song, but how many of us have thirty minutes to several hours to watch portable video while away from home?
Posted by B.Greenway | | Filed Under Dish Network News