Just in time to snag some of that cash you're sure to have showing up right about now via greeting cards from around the world, Verismo Networks is officially launching its diminutive
VuNow PoD. We've seen the device
evolve quite a bit since June, but with a smorgasbord of
competitors already
grabbing market share
left and right, we're
left to wonder if this one won't be sitting on the outside looking in. The internet TV streamer hooks directly to one's TV and internet connection in order to deliver web content (YouTube, of note) to the tele. While specifics are conveniently omitted, we're told that users will have access to "a broad choice of online video content -- from movies, global Live TV channels, to user-generated content and viral videos." It's available now for $99, but can you stand
yet another set-top-box beneath your flat-panel?
posted Dec 23rd 2008 2:46PM
Is it really appropriate to call them set-top boxes anymore? The only thing that goes on top of the tv set anymore is a Wii sensor bar.
Meh. I'm still waiting for a box that supports Hulu. Or else Google to do some negotiations with the various networks so YouTube can legally stream high quality versions of pretty much everything that's on Hulu.
I really, really, don't see a $99 need to watch funny cat videos on my LCD TV.
1992 called, they want their modem back.
Seriously, that's a Hayes if I ever saw one.