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March 25, 2008
joeTV — real soon now v 'how about never, is never good for you?'
As I survey the virtual landscape several things seem to have changed since I last touched on this subject.
1) The convergence of the computer and TV seems to be starting. Apple TV was a good beginning and TiVo and YouTube getting together to break down the wall separating the two screens, such that TiVo subscribers can watch YouTube videos on TV, that's much more what I'm aiming at.
Of course, it's not quite ready for prime time yet, with TiVo saying it'll start to offer YouTube "later this year." Rhymes with "real soon now." But I digress.
It's significant because should I then put a video up on YouTube, it's potentially available on TV. I call that joeTV Light. Well, okay — ultralight.
2) We all know iPhone 2.0, out later this year, will feature AT&T's 3G network, making it suitable for watching video anywhere, anytime.
What I need to make joeTV a reality is for the iPhone to add a video camera that lets me stream its output in real time just like videochatting via computer.
Then I'll have a daily live show, regularly scheduled, with such new features as BehindTheTreadmill, reader/viewer chat/call-in, and all manner of other stuff I can't even imagine.
I may even hold live auctions of the useless stuff I order, in an attempt to clean up my attic and basement and make a little caramelini money to boot.
Stay tuned.
March 25, 2008 at 10:01 AM | Permalink
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If you are thinking of an add-on to bookofjoe.com check out tokbox.com
There's a way to embed it in all sorts of sites and it looks like conference calls are possible.
sightspeed.com is another video conferencing site I use as my kids are mac users and I'm on a pc.
(Don't start with me.)
Posted by: Ray | Mar 25, 2008 11:23:16 AM
The upcoming iPhone 2.0 is SOFTWARE not hardware...of course, there will eventually be a 2.0 to the hardware...but no one knows when. The 3G network is no where near large enough for this to work out...I think there are currently 8 markets in the US. ATT has committed to having a LOT more by the end of the year...but who knows...they can't even get the Starbucks switched over quick enough and they are the new internet provider there (I tried last week to get on and it was a no-go...said it could use my ATT pass, but didn't).
Beyond that, the iPhone only has 128MB internal ram...you might fill this up pretty quickly doing video.
But you do have an iBook...I think...it has built-in video. Perfect for Skype and otherwise. And for the really cool stuff, you should check into this camera:
http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=R-AHDR&Store_Code=AS
I've found it as low as $99. High Def. I'm going to buy one as soon as I can rearrange my finances (i.e., find someone to buy it for me!)
Posted by: clifyt | Mar 25, 2008 11:05:18 AM
