{"id":21060,"date":"2010-10-02T15:39:37","date_gmt":"2010-10-02T14:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=21060"},"modified":"2010-10-02T15:43:32","modified_gmt":"2010-10-02T14:43:32","slug":"more-content-than-your-mind-can-hold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/more-content-than-your-mind-can-hold\/","title":{"rendered":"More Content Than Your Mind Can Hold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n              google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">The following is by G. A . &#8220;Andy&#8221; Marken, President of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markencom.com\/index.htm\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.markencom.com\/index.htm', 'Marken Communications']);\" ><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Marken Communications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"> Inc. He has kindly given us permission to republish his thought-provoking article. As with everything that we publish at AlienBabelTech, the opinions expressed are solely those of the individual writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and the <strong>opinions of the rest of the ABT staff.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"> \u2013Mark Poppin,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">ABT Senior Editor<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <strong> <\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21092\" title=\"Untitled-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-1.jpg?resize=378%2C290\" alt=\"Untitled-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-1.jpg 378w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-1-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cI&#8217;ve just decided to switch our Friday schedule to Monday, which means that the test we take each Friday on what we learned during the week will now take place on Monday before we&#8217;ve learned it. But since today is Tuesday, it doesn&#8217;t matter in the slightest.\u201d<\/em> <strong>\u2013 Mr. Turkentine, Willy Wonka &amp; the Chocolate Factory (1971), Wolper Pictures Ltd.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We\u2019re not certain what the preoccupation is with TV, but firms beyond the old-fashioned content developers, producers, \u201cshippers\u201d have gone out of their way to say they have the solution <strong><em>you<\/em><\/strong> need\/want!<\/p>\n<p>First, there was the bi-annual IFA conference in Berlin. All of the consumer electronics folks gathered to spin their TV, video, whatever stories and show their wares.<\/p>\n<p>That was followed by IBC in Amsterdam.\u00a0 There, the worldwide broadcast industry gathered to figure out how they were going to survive and make money with the growing demand for online video and audio content.<br \/>\nThen, at IDF (Intel Developers Forum), CEO Otellini proclaimed the world is infatuated with the wonderful possibilities of Smart TV.\u00a0 September and the mesmerizing world of content everywhere wouldn\u2019t be complete without Nvidia showing off its TV solutions at its \u00a0GPU Technology&#8217;s Conference.<\/p>\n<p>The PC people &#8212; tablet, notebook, desktop, server &#8212; continue to try to figure out how they are going to get into the living\/family room.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ve been trying to be the &#8220;content source&#8221; for 10+ years, continually spinning the story that this is the year the computer-based solution will really take its place in the family&#8217;s entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCTV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But Otellini hasn\u2019t given up on getting the Smart PC connected to the Smart TV.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21093\" title=\"Untitled-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-2.jpg?resize=354%2C244\" alt=\"Untitled-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-2.jpg 354w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-2-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><strong>Figure 2&#8211;See it Now \u2013 <\/strong>Intel\u2019s CEO, Paul Otellini (R), explains how SmartTV and SmartPCs will open the world of content to Dadi Perlmutter, Intel\u2019s EVP\/GM of it\u2019s architecture group.\u00a0 Content wasn\u2019t the only round of discussion at this year\u2019s IDF (Intel Developers Forum), but it was a key tipping point for the company. <strong>Photo &#8211; Intel<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He told IDFers, <em>\u201cOur vision is to create a continuum of personal computing experiences that provides consistency and interoperability across all Internet-connected devices in the home, car, office or in your pocket.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Still hasn\u2019t happened!<\/p>\n<p>Sure, easier systems have made it almost trendy for geeky people and folks who live in studio apartments where the computing, entertainment, dining stations share a corner.<\/p>\n<p>The new PCs (all flavors) are suddenly very smart, very powerful and very economical, according to some intuitive as to your viewing desires.<\/p>\n<p>But they still act like computers no matter what type of skin you put on \u2018em.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, there\u2019s YouTube\u2019s live-streaming video service, but it\u2019s still sitting on a PC.<\/p>\n<p>But you get a hint of the array of content\u2026online video talk shows, how-to videos, TV stuff, more.<\/p>\n<p>Of course networks, Hollywood, cable folks aren\u2019t warm to Google managing their fortunes; but come on guys\u2026all Eric wants is a few cents out of every eyeball view.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, the late adopters and mainstream people (70+% of the buying public) just won&#8217;t put the computer in the room where they relax.<\/p>\n<p>Apple tried with the AppleTV I and II.\u00a0 Even with Jobs\u2019 sainthood, it is still a &#8220;hobby.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hard drive people saw the Apple TV and figured what the heck.\u00a0They&#8217;ve done as well as Apple\u2026they still provide a PC add-on\/accessory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21094\" title=\"Untitled-3\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-3.jpg?resize=314%2C204\" alt=\"Untitled-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-3.jpg 314w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-3-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Figure 3&#8211;TV to PC to TV \u2013 <\/strong>While a lot of work is being done with chips and surrounding hardware to deliver video and shows to your set from the Internet, presently the PC and its supporting network create enough of a problem that people choose TV on their system or a long cable to deliver the content.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>They\u2019re as emphatic as Willy Wonka, <em>\u201cBut it&#8217;s the only way if you want it just right.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>The poor set-top &#8220;champion&#8221; has just about left the building or as Willy said, <em>\u201cJust press a button and *zing*! You&#8217;re off.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Poster child TiVo has shown virtually no growth for a number of years.<\/p>\n<p>New solutions that don\u2019t rely on the cable guy are being made available &#8212; one-time payments, low monthly fees, more features\/capabilities\/options have given new meaning to \u201cI TiVoed the show.\u201d<br \/>\nSet-top boxes including Boxxee and Roku are expanding their capabilities to include Internet connectivity and that will help them&#8230;a little.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poor Old TiVo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TiVo and Veruca Salt look at them and say<em>, \u201cThey&#8217;re jealous of me!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They face a serious struggle for TV-top space with the Wii, PS3, Xbox that are not only already Internet connected but also offer added services like NetFlix.<\/p>\n<p>Oh yeah, they have a USB slot to add storage capacity if you don&#8217;t want to watch the show right now.<\/p>\n<p>As another option you can buy a new TV set with cable, Internet connectivity as well as 3D and \u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21095\" title=\"Untitled-4\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-4.jpg?resize=353%2C234\" alt=\"Untitled-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-4.jpg 353w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Figure 4&#8211;Time to Celebrate \u2013 <\/strong>Now that SD is dead and you\u2019ve upgraded to an HD screen, it\u2019s time to renew your investment in the next great home viewing solution.\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, the industry wants it to include an even newer screen.\u00a0 <strong>Photo &#8212; NYTimes<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The idea of dropping $1,000 + on <strong><em>another <\/em><\/strong>new set when \u201cgood enough\u201d is \u201cgood enough,\u201d is tough to justify.<\/p>\n<p>As Willy said,<strong> <em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>Everybody has had one and one is enough for anybody.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To give people the streaming content and more, there are some low-cost add-in solutions that work with your wireless networks and simply connect to your present TV set.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike expensive complete, end-to-end \u201cultimate\u201d experiences and mish-mash shopping cart stuff, people simply want an inexpensive, easy-to-install and use answer.<\/p>\n<p>You know, one that can be used with any TV set, a natural controller solution and one with the ability to add anywhere, anytime enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>As Willy said<em>, \u201cLittle surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Radio and TV broadcasters are struggling to gain, regain and\/or grab more eyeballs.<\/p>\n<p>So with the exception of premium same-day events they\u2019re putting their content on the Internet<\/p>\n<p>It goes up immediately or, less than 24-hours later, you can download\/view when you want.\u00a0 But it\u2019s still a PC monitor or an Ethernet cable running to the TV.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here But\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>True WiFi solutions require a little work, but as Willie says, <em>\u201cIf you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21096\" title=\"Untitled-5\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-5.jpg?resize=401%2C321\" alt=\"Untitled-5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-5.jpg 401w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-5-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/em><strong>Figure 5&#8211;Streams Everywhere \u2013 <\/strong>The Internet and a new breed of web sites are streaming content \u2013 professional, indie and home videos \u2013 out for people to enjoy or feel sorry about.\u00a0 The broadcast industry knows tomorrow\u2019s entertainment will incorporate online content.\u00a0 They are still struggling with the monetization issues.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Streaming without cables is something you can get used to!!!<\/p>\n<p>The trick with TV content is that stations\/networks usually only leave their stuff up for 2-4 weeks, so if you don&#8217;t want to view it right away, you need to grab it\/store it on your hard drive for &#8220;later.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Then too, you want a solution that works at home and on your smartphone away from home.<\/p>\n<p>PC approaches work O.K. at home.<\/p>\n<p>The hard drive, set-top units &#8212; again at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21097\" title=\"Untitled-6\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-6.jpg?resize=312%2C209\" alt=\"Untitled-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-6.jpg 312w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Figure 6&#8211;Any Screen \u2013 <\/strong>People want and expect to be able to grab and enjoy their content on any screen \u2013 TV set, PC, mobile device.\u00a0\u00a0 Mobile device enjoyment is quickly becoming the screen of choice by GenY and GenI viewers.\u00a0\u00a0 Their criteria are when I want, how I want, where I want.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Most of the smartphone streaming content apps work only for the smartphone &#8212; Apple iOS or Android.<\/p>\n<p>Guess they\u2019re the only folks with time on their hands to watch TV, videos!!!<\/p>\n<p>Extendable solutions are needed that allow you to seamlessly grab, show the content when\/where you want, how you want.<\/p>\n<p>Some set-top providers offer solutions that &#8220;change&#8221; the content which can lead to lock-out or \u201cblockages\u201d by content owners\/providers.<\/p>\n<p>Content owners aren&#8217;t certain how they&#8217;re going to make money off of the streaming &#8212; serious money that is &#8212; but they darned well are not going to allow Eric or Steve-come-latelies take money out of their pockets.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the networks and studios have turned a cold-shoulder to Apple&#8217;s &#8220;generous&#8221; offer.\u00a0 They saw how music industry lost control and they\u2019re not going to repeat their mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s &#8220;professional&#8221; content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Going Live<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a dramatic growth in repurposed content, indie and consumer-level video.\u00a0 The stuff is actually pretty good to look at\u2026as good as most of today&#8217;s reality shows.<\/p>\n<p>That stuff is being hosted by and sent out from a variety of audio\/video sites including YouTube and a ton of others.<\/p>\n<p>Do you get the idea that &#8220;TV programs&#8221; are similarly going to have a challenge from the new front?<\/p>\n<p>All content viewing is going to change with a mixing and matching of professional and &#8220;other&#8221; content in the next 12+ months.<\/p>\n<p>Will people pay subscription fees for the content?<\/p>\n<p>Some will.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always a market for pay-for-view serious theater viewing, special events\/sporting venues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21098\" title=\"Untitled-7\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-7.jpg?resize=404%2C213\" alt=\"Untitled-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-7.jpg 404w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-7-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Figure 7&#8211;Better Message Delivery \u2013 <\/strong>Tomorrow\u2019s \u201ctelevision\u201d viewing will be very personalized in content and advertising messages.\u00a0\u00a0 Sure, it might bore dogs; but humans have a relatively short memory, so it will be okay.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But the popular stuff will continue to be advertising subsidized.<\/p>\n<p>Putting up with ads is a small payment with the vast majority of people.<\/p>\n<p>By streaming over the Internet you&#8217;re going to be able to view a different breed of ads.\u00a0 Advertisers will be able to be more personalized in their ads for the individual.<\/p>\n<p>That hasn&#8217;t been possible before.<\/p>\n<p>Even with the CW network\u2019s very tight audience profile, they ignore about 60 percent of the audience.<\/p>\n<p>The cable guy has been able to group ads by specific neighborhoods and fairly broad audience profiles.\u00a0 That\u2019s still wasting a lot of the advertisers&#8217; dollars (and yes your time).<\/p>\n<p>New software algorithms will change all that.<\/p>\n<p>The idea is that the stuff profiles your viewing habits but stays only on your system.<\/p>\n<p>Content sellers and advertisers can then make available a number of ads that precisely fit that viewer&#8217;s profile and they are rotated for your viewing.\u00a0\u00a0 They&#8217;re less objectionable because they really are of interest to you.<\/p>\n<p>It becomes fun (O.K., almost fun) to watch the content and the ads.<\/p>\n<p>The content owner\/distributor will get more per view because it is a precise target.<\/p>\n<p>Your info isn\u2019t shared, everyone is happy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New View<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll never look at &#8220;commercial TV&#8221; the same way again!<\/p>\n<p>As Willy said, <em>\u201cInvention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chris Anderson\u2019s Long Tail is going to be easier to enjoy.\u00a0 The cable 250-500 channels will probably stick around for most folks.<\/p>\n<p>But watch the kids.<\/p>\n<p>The iGeners (10 and below) won&#8217;t be able to imagine when they couldn\u2019t watch anything &#8212; 30-minute old finished\/quality videos of Tibetan monk ceremonies, drug busts in Mexico, dumb\/dumber adults antics, knitting hints and <strong><em>24<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>Lie to Me<\/em><\/strong> segments on personal channels that have one segment stacked up right behind the other.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re going to &#8220;just expect&#8221; they will have their own specific channel or two that funnels any\/all of the content they want to watch and the rest is blocked out (by their choice).<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t be channel 36 or 360.\u00a0 It will be Jon\u2019s or Mark\u2019s channel(s).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21099\" title=\"Untitled-8\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-8.jpg?resize=305%2C230\" alt=\"Untitled-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-8.jpg 305w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Untitled-8-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Figure 8&#8211;My Content\u2026NOW \u2013 <\/strong>GenI viewers, content users won\u2019t wade through tons of network or search hundreds of websites.\u00a0 They\u2019ll simply sit down and enjoy their own personalized content \u2013 material tailored to their wants, needs, desires.\u00a0 It will become a network of one!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>They won\u2019t waste their time having to click through the rest of the garbage to find just the stuff they want to watch it, when they want to watch it, where they want to watch.<\/p>\n<p>The Internet will play a key role in the TV of the future. \u00a0\u00a0The problem is, it won\u2019t look like a PC the dust settles.<\/p>\n<p>What will it look like?<\/p>\n<p>As Willy said, <em>\u201cI&#8217;m sorry, but all questions *must* be submitted in writing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div><strong>By  G.A. &#8220;Andy&#8221; 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A . &#8220;Andy&#8221; Marken, President of Marken Communications Inc. He has kindly given us permission to republish his thought-provoking article. 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