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waterproof camera — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:10:34 +0000

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By: Jeff Harper

Jeff Harper — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:53:15 +0000

I am as tech savy as I want to get. I accept change as inevitable. I want to skip the learning curve and get on with getting what I want when I need it from my TV. The local TV stations want to hold the captive and free market, cable is similarly situated and Satellite is way overpriced and loaded with programming I don't need or want.
I need two to four hours of news a week, an occasional movie, access to a few re-runs and as much football as I can find time to watch. Make it easy, make it quick and let's get on with it.

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By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:32:38 +0000

“26% of online users watch TV shows online more than once a week”

~Michael says: I don’t believe that. I’m not going to even read the source. Maybe they see a small video clip or two but no way 26% watch full shows online once a week like they do in front of the TV. ~

I watch ALL my shows online via Hulu and the channel sites. I'm totally with Ronen on this. It's what the consumers want, and the providers are missing the boat.

As to Cuban's assertion: yes, infrastructure is always a problem. But technology has a way of catching up to demand so I just don't see his "we'll run out of bandwidth" sky is falling scenario. That's just a problem to be figured out. Nowhere in his argument does he talk about the consumers and what they want, and THATS what is going to dictate what happens in this space.

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By: Desert Dingo

Desert Dingo — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:26 +0000

I have been in favor of a 'a la carte' system for a longtime. A number of years back a possible 'bill' was talked about for cable operators, ie: put your own program pkg together. It was quickly squashed by 'lobbyists'.

I live in a remote area,(my choice). The only option is 'satellite'. Two years back I bought a 42 LCD and wanted the full experience of HD, so opted for satellite and a $90. monthly bill. In that time period I needed 2 recievers replaced, the main dish core and several service calls…luckily I opted for the 'service contract'.

Since the advent of 'internet' tech advances,(and companies like Boxee) this past month I dropped 'satellite' and went the PC to TV route. Bought a really small outside antenna, (eBay $30.) to try. Approx 250 miles from Phoenix and 100 from Las Vegas, surrounded by hills and mountain range. I am testing the antenna on the eave of my back porch. Pulling in: 13 digital and 6 analog stations. The HD is better than satellite. My various sources now of internet-antenna options, Netflix,etc. are much more than I need. Not paying a "outrageous" monthly bill for 10 fav channels, (while 150 go "unwatched).

Also to note: my best net download speed is only about 1.2k. Because of all the tech inovation and people like Avner Ronen, my internet quality is no diff from satellite.

Most opinions are correct, TVcable-sat., will not disappear,(they provide a service). But Internet content is, (I believe) here to stay. Yes, it will be a mix of free and pay platforms, and that is fine, as the fee rate choice is much lower than the cable-satellite attitude of "take it or leave it".

Many broadcast networks are offering their current programs from 1 day after to a week later over the internet. And that is spreading to many broadcasters.

Consider e-mailing and thanking them on doing this continued service.

I am not a younger generation 'tech type', just someone who wants the option of a 'choice'. Thanks Avner-Boxee team! Desert Dingo

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:37:10 +0000

Mr. Cuban can say that ala-carte content is stupid, but you can't deny that more and more people are looking for this. I know 2 people who purchased a WDTV over the holidays and they are not technically savvy. I agree, however, that bandwidth limitations will be an issue without big change to the infrastructure and growing an audience will be harder for content creators than simply pitching an idea to a network. But I don't think it will take an infinite advertising budget. With a more guerrilla approach and conversation with your users, I still think the good stuff will rise to the top and get better over time and because of the interaction. That's the interactive tv that I see, more back and forth between audience and creators, less "you can buy the drink the lead guy is sucking down."

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By: Kamran

Kamran — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:09:15 +0000

Let me just say, we got a new apartment that came with basic cable. We won't be upgrading it because I plan to have Boxee and my Xbox 360 do all the entertainment.

Netflix on Xbox 360 is probably the most bang for your buck ever, especially if you are sharing it amongst family (we have two Xboxes on our Netflix).

Add to that the extra content from Hulu/ABC/etc that Boxee provides PLUS movies/music streamed from your PC, and who'd want cable anymore?

Ideally, in the future I'd like to choose shows and just package them all up nicely so they'll automatically download and queue when they air. Then I can just sit down and watch what I want to watch. Boxee is already getting very close to this… just needs The Soup

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:15:14 +0000

"26% of online users watch TV shows online more than once a week"

I don't believe that. I'm not going to even read the source. Maybe they see a small video clip or two but no way 26% watch full shows online once a week like they do in front of the TV.

I do agree things are moving that way though and I would love to get rid of my cable TV service (homebuilt HTPC + Boxee/XBMC + Hulu + ?). I don't see that anytime soon though since I need local channels and local sports which are sometimes on cable sports channels (Fox Sports Net stations). I don't really watch ESPN as much as I used to but I have to buy a medium-high tier cable package to get the local Fox Sports Net station. I wouldn't mind seeing regular tv shows a bit after original air date but that doesn't work for sports and news obviously.

Thanks for all the comments Avner.