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4 commentsMonday, June 30, 2008

TV Web Sites Attracting Online Viewers

Traditional TV still preferred

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By RPG Designs - Website Design (WPN reader) - Sun, 07/06/2008 - 09:40

It's the perfect solution

I think we'll see a definite growing trend here. The idea is to turn the boob tube into a computer based system, not unlike Tivo. Without having to remember to record shows, it would be nice to pick and choose what you'd like to watch on demand whether its the news, an old TV favorite or a recent released movie. Hulu.com is doing pretty much that with it's release of movies and TV shows. These do have commercial advertising attached to the programs, but they are far more bearable than a standard TV commercial and much shorter (15- 30 seconds). The only thing you need is a larger flat panel monitor which is cheaper than buying a flat panel TV and remote control for your computer (just check out the possibilities) and presto, you've got your cake and eating it on the couch too! I love not worrying about missing the 9:00 news segment, rather I can get it when I want it.

By TropiCat (WPN reader) - Fri, 07/04/2008 - 07:55

When online TV is the only option

There are a lot of people in the world that have no other options. I am one of them living in the jungle of Central America.

We get our daily news online with our morning coffee, and in the evening watch our favorite shows online. So we are very grateful that Online TV has become easily available and accessible!

By Bruce Neville (WPN reader) - Tue, 07/01/2008 - 11:57

TV Websites

The home TV is definately the viewing point of choice. I have a D-Link PC on TV media streamer that allows these Network TV websites to play from my computer (in the back) to my TV in my living room. But, the best device for this is the Netflicks (Roku) player. It works just like a VCR, is clear and perfectly sized to the screen and has no digital drop outs. Check it out here:

http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/

As well as this reasonably priced hardware works, it would be great if some of the Network sites could stream to it as well!

By Adam - Ecommerce Web Design (WPN reader) - Tue, 07/01/2008 - 02:47

The reason is obvious. Most

The reason is obvious. Most people still access the Internet with traditional desktop PCs which are often loacted in the study, where you sit on desk chairs.

This isn't the way people are used to watching TV - on a couch, with a larger screen in the living room etc..

Until teh Internet is directly accessible from standard TV's this trend won't change much I think.