CNET TV has finally returned… Originally composed of tech-related television shows, the latest incarnation is a web site just out of beta: www.cnettv.com. While CNET has sprinkled video clips throughout their site for some time, we now have a dedicated video destination. Bonus: Most clips are downloadable MPEG-4s, perfect for an iPod or other portable device.
According to the press release CNET put out today, they’ve also signed a deal to bring VOD segments to Verizon’s FiOS TV similar to TiVo offerings. Supposedly, Cox customers were also to receive CNET segments — though I haven’t heard if it’s been deployed. Anyone seen it?
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Looks like this might further marginalize TiVoCast. "Exclusivity" is more diluted by Verizon coming in; MP4 leaves out TiVoCast (future on Series 3 maybe); downloads bypass TiVoCast.
Unclear whether any additional content will be received by TiVoes. If not, TiVoCast just took another step down.
For DOD, CNETTV having downloads is a step forward, especially if there is no DRM. (DRM???)
Isn't it ironic I can download CNET videos straight from CNET to my PC, but I am not permitted to download CNET videos via TiVoToGo to my PC.
Dude, have you ever even been able to MRV a TiVoCast video?
How 'bout MRVing a Product Watch Vid??? ;)