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Disney and CBS Signing on to Apple TV Subscription Service? Tablet to be 'multimedia gadget'
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HobeSoundDarryl
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Hoping that the Government is going to do something that benefits the people at the expense of the Goliaths that flow a lot of dollars into re-election campaigns, and control the channel that major re-election promotional messages are flowed, is definitely living in an illusion.
Actually, an awful lot of hopeful people in many threads are hoping this subscription offering from Apple is going to deliver the content that is currently available from Apple (commercial free) for a price lower than what they are currently paying their cable/satt providers. Some of the great enthusiasm for this will change when it is clarified that either the price will be "competitive" (meaning higher) with cable/satt and/or commercials will be inserted and/or lower price (than cable/satt) means a meaningfully lower supply of popular programming.
I believe in America those who own a thing can charge whatever they want for it. It is up to the buyers to decide if they want to pay for it at a higher price or not. If not, you can cancel your broadband service from the crook that raised it's rate and turn instead to... oh yeah (if you have a second option), they're in the TV programming distribution business too
Why do you think that the Goliaths who own most of the pipes keep buying up any smaller upstarts and consolidating control of those pipes to the few who would ALL generally lose if their underlying cash cow (tv distribution businesses) were reduced by this kind of solution.
I didn't share that because it is true. That will merely be the group excuse of why the broadband rates must jack up in this magical world where Apple moves the masses to dump cable/satt providers for this much cheaper option. The real reason would be because the companies that control the pipes want to maintain their revenues regardless of how this might play out. And with so few of them serving any given market place, it's pretty easy for them to conspire as a group to "need" to raise rates (and yes, that's illegal, but see if that stops them).
Companies that are "too big to fail" were saved because they are the dominant contributors to re-election campaigns (for both Dems and Republications). If they were too big to fail, why are they being supported by public tax dollars to become much bigger? Why isn't there any talk about breaking them into pieces ASAP?
Guess who else makes major contributions to re-election campaigns? Yes, that's right, the major communications companies, who will go to just about any length to keep things "as is".
I'd love for some of your suppositions to be right. But it's much easier to see that the Goliaths are the Goliaths because they know how to play the system. And unless Apple can bypass their pipes, those who own them are the gatekeepers, who can price their offerings as they see fit.
HobeSoundDarryl
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True, but to free up that bandwidth means completely surrendering their cable business to the likes of Apple. Is a Comcast, Cablevision, Time Warner, etc just going to roll over and let Apple take this very profitable business from them?
Yes, if bandwidth is freed up because Cable starts dumping channels in surrender to Apple, there would be more bandwith for Apple's replacement solution. But do you actually imagine Cable doing that?
You type as fast on a virtual thumb keyboard, with as much endurance, as on a full size keyboard? That definitely doesn't the average person, who is faster with a full size keyboard than a virtual thumb keyboard.
meh. bt means managing batteries and connections. having tried a few, I greatly prefer my matias folding usb keyboard. full size, full speed, and fits quite well inside my gadget bag.
I _can_ take notes in a meeting on a pocketable ... physical or virtual thumb keyboard. but they wont be as complete as notes taken on a full size keyboard. slower input, less endurance... i've never seen anyone who takes complete, extensive, and detailed notes on their iPhone or iPod touch.
Damn! It's me vs this thread. I'll try to answer these two post as best as I can since I'm on an iPhone now. It's my last day before vacation time and I'm on break so I'll try to reply to these posts.
As to your post, while I like Chuck, it was half a step away from cancellation. As to The Office, the last season sucked and there is only so far that they can take it. Psych? Burn Notice? If you watch these shows you should find better ones to watch. The only shows that NBCU have that are worth watching are 30Rock and House. I only watch the former.
I didn't say I type "as fast." I just said "good enough." My notes are as complete and detailed as they need to be.
HobeSoundDarryl
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str1f3, you respond like YOU represent the entire market of the viewing public. To each his own. I'm sure there are a number of people who would argue that these- and other shows YOU might not like- are the best shows on television. Else, why bother with advertising on television shows unless str1f3 says he/she watches those shows? Apparently companies like Nielsen and similar waste a lot of time... not to mention the many production companies creating shows that YOU personally do not watch/like.
House isn't on NBC, though it's a good show.
But you are stating things as facts that are merely your opinions. Further, they are opinions that seem to differ from that of the viewing public and/or the critics. And while you are entitled to your opinions, don't pretend they are facts.
Or I'm a better virtual-keyboard typist then you. Either way, there's a portion of the market for whom these things would be perfect.
I'm not going into a political debate but have you seen how hard they are pushing net neutrality? The cell carriers are going in fits over this. Thisis something that is very real and they have pushed since day one.
That may be true but keep in mind that none of the specifics have been openly discussed by the two parties and CBS & Disney would not be interested if they believe those revenues could not be recouped.
I believe in these things too but it's not as easy as you're making it out to be. Many of these companies influence Congressman to change regulations and to take advantage of loopholes in the system. I will feel no sympathy for them. As it is now many of these companies operate as monopolies with the consumer having only one choice of a provider. It is in these situations where gov't intervention is needed.
I think they're pissed off but what are they going to do? I've already described outcomes and they will lose at every corner. They are going to have to eat this.
They will up the prices but it will still be affordable compared to the pricing of having everything through your provider if the rumors are true (and the WSJ is pretty accurate). It will not go past $75 or they will get no sympathy from a Congress or judge when we are just starting to break out of a recession. Their options are limited.
I hate to break it to you but that is the way it is. Some companies have become so powerful and have their hands in everthing so they cannot go under. This is the world we live in. I don't want to get into politics but there is a reason that both presidential candidates supported the bailout. I'm as disgusted as you are at the way the world works.
As to your first paragraph, can you tell me what victories these companies have had? All I have seen is them bemoaning what this administration is doing which is a good sign. Don't get me wrong. Of course these companies influence both sides of the aisle. I just think this is one position where either they invested in the wrong side or the elected wasn't willing to take the media pressure.
They're not surrendering to Apple but the net itself. They have no other options or it's lawsuit time with the EFF, ACLU & an administration that is not favorable to them. They already know this. It will be a hard fight but they hold no cards in their hands. All the advantages are on our side right now.
I agree with "to each his own" and I know Burn Notice is the most popular show on cable. Seriously, though, there are better shows on and suggest people experiment. The argument of I made was from my taste alone but I must say I have good taste.
And what does that have to do with anything? they produce it and therefore to an extent (a small extent) it is theirs.
House isn't on NBC but is made by NBC/Universal. That's the way it works. Some shows on are produced by opposing networks.
That's fine if I differ from the viewing public. NCIS is the most watched show on TV but i'd never watch it. Teens also like watching MTV but I haven't watched it since they stopped playing videos and started practicing pseudo kiddie porn.
I consider the majority a problem. That's why Firefly and Arrested Development is no longer on the air but Survivor is.
I believe they do have the rights otherwise it wouldn't make any sense. Why make something if you can't own it? I believe you can catch recent House episodes a week later on USA (or whatever).
Yes, they distributed it to fox, which can veto additional distribution (since fox is paying for the exclusive right to broadcast it, at least without delay).
What am I missing here? Why would I spend $$$ on a tablet and PAY for shows available over the air for free?
Unless this is a total cable/sat replacement that includes regional sports channels and live news, the price of $37 for the subscription seems absurdly high. You can get "basic" level channels on Dishnetwork (including locals) for $24.99.
Maybe Jobs CAN sell sand at the beach.
Unless this is a total cable/sat replacement that includes regional sports channels and live news, the price of $37 for the subscription seems absurdly high. You can get "basic" level channels on Dishnetwork (including locals) for $24.99.
Maybe Jobs CAN sell sand at the beach.
Boys, boys... The producer ultimately owns all the rights until they sell them, but these rights are typically not forever. So when the contract is up, the producer regains control...
Contracts determine specifics, of course...
i dislike the "near enough is good enough" attitude. i also thought about it last night, with a bluray disc you also have the people who master it put more effort restoring it, you're spending that little bit more on it, you better be damn sure there's no telecline wobble or dirt on that print. probably best comparison would be DVD's attempt a few years ago - the superbit DVD releases.