Comment Re:Separate components (Score 4, Interesting) 29
I've always believed in using separate components for my home entertainment system to the greatest extent possible, and while not specifically for this particular scenario I still maintain that it makes sense to keep the system modular.
I agree with you. I'd add that 'bundling' in general is a bad idea. For example- A company like Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) would offer you both cable AND internet, and offer a discount for using them both. The problem with that? If your TV service suffers (like
That said, that's not really the big issue here. Google is sucking up all your data. That is their goal as a corporation. Everything of theirs that you log into is more surface area for a potentially-damaging attack. Did I mention they trust zillions of third parties?