TDG Opinions

October 2010 - Posts

• Redbox Touts Web Intentions (Again), Specifics Remain a Mystery

  You knew it was bound to happen. Redbox could only stand by for so long watching Netflix’s stock price and streaming service continue their skyward expansion. For us at TDG, it’s surprising it has taken Redbox this long. In fact, at times we at TDG thought the company was going pull a Blockbuster – talk about the “digital future” but fail to articulate a convincing plan because of an antiquated disc-based conviction and head-in-the-sand corporate arrogance.... Posted Oct 29 2010, 11:45 AM by Michael Greeson with no comments Filed under: Michael Greeson, Netflix, Streaming Media, web distribution strategy, DVD rentals, Redbox

• Google TV via Sony’s Blu-ray Player – A Hands-On Review

  The Sony and Logitech Google TV devices have hit the stores, and I've had a week of in-home use with the Sony Google TV Blu-ray player. I got it the old fashioned way, by walking into a Sony Style store last Friday and buying it. The store was covered in signage for Google TV and upcoming Sony TV commercials were playing on the big screens. ... Posted Oct 22 2010, 05:09 AM by Bill Niemeyer with 1 comment(s) Filed under: platforms, Blu-ray, Sony, OTT delivery, Bill Niemeyer, Google TV, Twitter, NBA, Logitech, Netflix streaming

• Qualcomm Cuts its Losses on FLO TV

  In a statement issued last week, Qualcomm, through its FLO TV subsidiary, confirmed it was suspending its direct to consumer sales of new devices but planned to maintain the FLO TV network so that its current subscribers can continue receiving FLO programming into Spring 2011. ... Posted Oct 14 2010, 02:58 PM by Brian Platts with no comments Filed under: FLO TV, Brian Platts, three screen, mobile TV, Qualcomm

• Raising the Likelihood of Success for Google TV

  Content Partner Announcements Raise the Likelihood of Success for Google TV (A Lot) Bill Niemeyer, Senior Analyst October 8, 2010 Google has begun the official consumer-facing ramp up for October launches of both Sony and Logitech Google TV platform products... Posted Oct 06 2010, 07:03 PM by Bill Niemeyer with no comments Filed under: platforms, content, HBO, Bill Niemeyer, Google TV, NBCU, Turner