Digital TV Blues

Now that summer is over, the winter TV schedule is starting to fill up with all the new and returning drama series. Last night Desperate Housewives returned. So too has Grey's Anatomy and the last series of Soppranos. The excellent Rome will also be returning for a second season.

One thing though is that we have got digital TV now and you can't watch one show while recording another. What is the point of owning a video recorder if not to compensate for clashes in the TV schedule (which happen a lot this time of year)? On Tuesdays this means deciding between House and Desperate Housewives....

New technology is supposed to make life better and more convienient (or at least fun). We are used to new products being packed full of new features, but this is a big step back for the user.