[Perfect Choice]

So a dedicated application specific to what you want to use, e.g. ebay, rather than an open browser. Just like iphone where you download your ebay application to access that site and so the same principle applies to the Tivo box. Building up a suite of applications users could download (assume it is a choice on the box) is a really useful and different aspect which will differentiate this box from others. It is more than just TV now but a central communication device, convenience in your living room is the message.