Okay, so we suppose Intel could actually just showcase its widget-lovin'
chip within an HDTV, HTPC or Blu-ray player, but our money is on prototype set-top-boxes similar to the Gigabyte unit that was
showcased at IDF (and pictured above). Since that original showing, quite a bit has happened on the internet TV front. Practically all of the major STBs have
integrated web
content into their
dashboards, and what was once the exception (one-click access to
Hulu and Twitter from a TV-connected deck) has rapidly become the rule. To that end, Intel's hoping to wow onlookers at CES 2009 with early build devices that run mini-applications meant to "complement TV viewing with information from the internet." Not surprisingly, it'll also use Vegas as a springboard for introducing content partners, and hopefully, a few release dates. Seriously Intel, we need another
STB by our television about like we need another hole in the ozone layer, so this better be good.
posted Dec 16th 2008 8:35AM
1. uhuuul
I would like to embrace TV over the Internet, but living in the UK, am I right in thinking the only real TV over Internet service available presently is Apple TV?
Does anyone know of an online based service offering say the same content level as say, Sky TV?
Cheers guys.
Why they can't just put this chip (with wi-fi) inside the actual TV is beyond me. You'd think they're at the point where they could do this on-the-cheap. Not to say that when this tech finally does come out, it'll initially only be available on $2500+ sets.
STBs FTL.
I already have a Wii and PS3
Seems to me the real money would be in the content, which cannot be delivered unless they get these devices to the consumer in mass. the STB is much more likely to end up in a higher number of homes than the $2500 high end television. quicker to get to the store shelves as well.
my521 wrote:
Seems to me the real money would be in the content, which cannot be delivered unless they get these devices to the consumer in mass.
They should integrate it into the HDTV converter boxes if they want quick mass adoption.
my521 wrote:
Seems to me the real money would be in the content, which cannot be delivered unless they get these devices to the consumer in mass.
They should integrate it into the HDTV converter boxes if they want quick mass adoption.
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Or Blu-Ray players....
Meant to say....
AND Blu-Ray players
Reminds me of the wii :P