Word on the street: Digeo’s suffering ain’t over yet:
Although I can?t get anything official from Charter, it?s well known that they are now pushing a Motorola DVR instead of the Moxi and that they (most likely) won?t be buying any more Moxis.
While Charter isn’t the only MSO deploying Moxi, I do believe they’re the largest. And if this rumor pans out, it’s not looking good for Digeo - especially after massive layoffs and retail product line euthanasia. Though, as we’ve seen in TiVo’s relationship with DirectTV, Digeo may still be able to bank revenue by providing service/support without licensing additional Moxi units.
Despite my frustration with Digeo’s CES charade, I do feel for them and hope they continue to serve MSOs and get a DVR into retail. Competition is good: It fosters industry awareness amongst consumers (especially a retail DVR player), breeds innovation, and hopefully keeps pricing competitive.
