Is it possible that we are ready now to see convergence of Internet and TV ? Oh pretty please. There are a couple of things that needed to happen before we could see this reality, quality TVs that display computer screens in a quality format (1080p) were a must, web style advertising during shows which Intel is working hard on, and a willingness from broadcasters to allow consumers to view content at their convenience.
The broadcasters are finally being dragged screaming and kicking online. CBS is the latest to join the fray with TV.com as a response to Hulu.com. Netflix has been instrumental in moving the needle on Web based content with their willingness to partner with nearly any hardware provider including Roku, LG, and Xbox.
Unfortunately as of late Netflix has consistently been giving me a network error and slowed to a crawl. Hulu would do well to be more forthright about what 'new arrivals' means and to actively email me when they add content. We've got a long way to go, but for the first time 'convergence' looks like science-fact not fiction.
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Randall Bennett (3:03 PM on Tue Jan 13, 2009)
No love for the ditch your cable box series? =)
Craig Wood (7:36 PM on Tue Jan 13, 2009)
I was trying to stay with current articles, but the the Ditch Your Cable Box series is in a large part responsible for me buying a Mac Mini and a Sling Box. Both of which I need to write up and review.