couch potato
I discovered this afternoon that, bundled with my Time Warner cable modem service, I apparently also receive Time Warner On Demand, a digital tv-based system which allows users to instantly pull up a wide variety of series and films on HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and a couple of other channels. After watching the three Sex and the City episodes I missed earlier this season (replete with ability to pause for mid-show pee breaks), I’m convinced there may finally be something to give Tivo a run for its money.