I also have a Pogoplug that I have been using for a few years, and bought a second one (on amazon for $20) that I wiped and installed a LAMP server on, it acts as a private web server. The down side of pogoplug is that you still access the files through their portal, so if they shut down, you lose the access ability, but the files and storage are yours.
I have had a SodaStream for about 5 years, and love it. No schlepping is the #1 advantage, and the costs are decent. A recharge canister is only $15... I like it, and use it regularly.
I am backing a new Project on KickStarter for a device called SPRiZZi, which is more like a Keurig-type experience for soda... It is closing soon, so check it out!
Market driven changes won't work in this situation
The reason market driven changes won't work here is that there is an "industry standard" that everyone follows. If there was someone who offered an alternative, and that company had the ability to make the product available, then as people started leaving current providers to go to this new innovative service, then change may occur.
As it is, the industry players are entrenched and made it hard for any new players to enter the space.
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At least...
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Newer system
I am backing a new Project on KickStarter for a device called SPRiZZi, which is more like a Keurig-type experience for soda... It is closing soon, so check it out!
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Market driven changes won't work in this situation
As it is, the industry players are entrenched and made it hard for any new players to enter the space.
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It does start early.
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When is he running?
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Dish is trying to present the content the way that people want to consume it. Heaven Forbid!
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I can see it now...
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It's too bad we didn't think of it first
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