What’s The Difference Between Your Television And Your Computer?
I’m sure, that if you asked most people what was the difference between their TV, and their computer or laptop, they’d have no problem finding lots of them. First of all, their TV likely gets more channels then they know what to do with. Plus their television likely is connected to their cable provider, which is more than willing to sell them more channels to watch then they already have. And really, their television is pretty much a one trick pony, in the sense that all it will do is allow them to watch television shows or movies, as well as play games, if they have a gaming console like the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, or Xbox 306 hooked up to it.
A computer on the other hand does many of those things as well, plus a little bit more. It will of course, allow you to play games, watch movies, watch television, access the internet, and run all kinds of software that should make your life better. More and more over the last five years or so, people are choosing to watch video on their computer. Ever since YouTube hit critical mass that is. I must admit, it seemed a little strange watching videos on my computer, but I’ve really gotten used to it. As a matter of fact, the first high-def screen I owned, was attached to my computer.
I think, that if we considered the same question 10, 5 or even a couple of years down the road it will be harder to find differences. What, with more media devices making their way into the living room, it won’t be long before having a computer in the living room instead of a television is pretty common. Everyone will be able to watch TV online, and not even think twice about it. Devices like the Playstation PS3, and the Xbox 360 are already bridging that gap. Considering that the PS3 is not just a gaming machine, but also a media server, and blu-ray player all wrapped up in one, some would suggest that we are already there.
