DVRs and Quality of Life

I read something interesting about DVRs at Crave.  Do you use a DVR? A Tivo? If you do, then according to a study that was “commissioned by NDS, a provider of technology solutions for digital pay TV…” people who use their DVRs are happier in their relationships. They record their shows and then are able to watch them at their leisure, thus making their entertainment time less stressful. 

The survey also reveals that owning a DVR can lead to a happier, less stressful life. Eighty-one percent of respondents said their DVR has made life better by allowing for more time to do things together with loved ones and fewer arguments over what to watch. In fact, having a DVR around seems to improve relationships, 79 percent of respondents claimed.

You know what can lead to an even less stressful life?  Turn off both the TV and the DVR and talk.  Communicate without technical distraction. Even better, turn them off, head outside and have a conversation while watching your kids play or the sun set or…… okay, yeah this may sound corny, but give it a try.

And I say this as a TV fan. (I never miss Lost or Survivor).

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