Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

Redmonk, Guinness and random stuff

Alex Barnett blog — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:31:02 GMT

In San Francisco last night, catching up with the Redmonk folks celebrating their 5th birthday (thanks

Redmonk, Guinness and random stuff

Alex Barnett blog — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:02:53 GMT

In San Francisco last night, catching up with the Redmonk folks celebrating their 5th birthday (thanks

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

MrVitaminP — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:24:31 GMT

The beta application that went out in December is different than the one that is mentioned by Mary Jo. The questions on this new application are different and appear to be a little more user friendly. The December one seemed to be geared towards a more technical crowd.

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

chrisl — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:33:50 GMT

digitalfreak: No one really knows.

Alan: Not a big deal, I'm sure people saw when the linked on it where it came from. :)

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

Alan Cooke — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:53:04 GMT

I just realized I didn't give you credit for your links :).. I will correct that right now.

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

digitalfreak — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:48:05 GMT

So what's it mean when your app sits at Pending?

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:39:25 GMT

That survey on connect has been there for a while (mine was filled out 12/21/2007, and approved around the first week of January). And the last email I got form MS was that the survey process was closing last week.

re: Short Bits: CableCARD, Beta Testing

Dave Zatz — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:51:24 GMT

I disagree with the steps to get a CableCARD installed when having probs. Step 1 is the best bet, try (a few times) for a different rep. However, bitching online or spamming the executive team isn't a good use of time... unless you're a blogger. ;) I also wouldn't fight my way up the corporate ladder - they may not pass your info along or give you access.

HOWEVER, the local jurisdiction which grants the cable-co the right to operate is a good next step. With a recent CableCARD scenario, I called the responsible county division and filed a complaint. Within a couple hours, I heard from a different MSO department and the issue was resolved onsite the next business day instead of the 2 weeks I was originally quoted.

I've gotten two emails, maybe one this month and one last about applying for a MCE beta opportunity. Unfortunately, one of the emails came in during or near CES and I forgot all about it until I just read your post. Doh!