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Originally Posted by sweetcuties
I see you point and I've heard the same thing kinda (I think we watched the same special) however, the content, video or whatever still needs to be paid for upfront. Also, the same can be said about sites, dvd's, mag's etc. Why do people still continue to buy if they rub one out within a few minutes  |
I was at a "Digital Hollywood" show in Santa Monica a few years ago and "portability" of content (aka convergence technologies) was the hot button issue then and the interest and money being invested into this concept is growing by leaps and bounds.
There are plenty of large mainstream corporations spending serious time and money working out how we will purchase, use, move and interact with all kinds of content in the future.
Computers themselves have hit the point where most consumers have at least one in their homes. Combining your Computer, TV, Radio, Telephony and other Infotainment devices together is the next step. A step that has already been taken. Microsoft Media Center PC's (though fraught with issues) are moving in this direction. These PC's will allow you to view most pic, music and video formats on your TV.
Shit...I even play MP3's from my computer (mac even) on my TV and stereo through my Xbox 360.
Oh...and the Hotel people I talked to at the DH show said 4 minutes was average. ;)