I’ve been satisfied, and complacent, with my Tivo (i think its a series3), but I’ve kept my eye on both Roku and Boxee as alternatives. It definitely seems that the pace of innovation at Tivo, measued in years not months, may turn into a liability for them. Once I can get MLS Live, FSC, and ESPN over the internet and into a single box, I’d seriously consider dropping my TV Subscription.
Here’s what I got from the Boxee CEO, along with Roku CEO Anthony Wood, and TiVo exec Tara Maitra. For more, check out Light Reading’s own coverage including interviews on Light Reading TV.