I use it to watch TV in airports, or hotel rooms at events. It means I don't miss Jerry Springer! It links in with Tivo so that you can watch recorded shows and have full remote access like you were sitting in your lounge at home. I will be in the Uk for the first broadcast but will be able to watch it from the comfort of a pub somewhere.
So its an investment in entertainment, as opposed to a $199 way of watching the NPPL's great new shows on ESPN. What did you think I meant? In fact no, don't go there, I can't stand the cynicism. Too early in the day...