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acrovision Expands DVR Capabilities

The Connected Platform solution would let consumers access not just DVR-recorded content, but also music, video, photos and Internet content from a variety of locations with compliant data devices.

According to Kurt Scherf, VP and principal analyst at Parks Associates, 43% of U.S. broadband users found multiroom DVR features appealing, and 16% would pay more to receive the feature.

From the article, "Macrovision Expands DVR Capabilities" by John Latchem

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