Television 2.0
January 21, 2008
Over the last few years we have seen several changes in televisions with screen sizes increasing, thickness decreasing etc. I think these changes are just the beginning stages of a bigger change to the television. Over the next few years I expect some important changes to the TV like…
- Integrated Wireless Connectivity (this is going to be an important starting point)
- Integrated of Audio/Video/Pictures (Music, Family Entertainment, Photos etc)
- Integrated of Entertainment Units (DVD/Blu-Ray Player, DVR etc)
- Transmission over the web (like SlingMedia)
- Podcasts Integration (This is going to be key integration)
- Convergence of Gaming Systems (If everything is based on software, all PC games can work on these televisions)
- Convergence of Rental Systems (Directly renting from online systems and through cable systems)
- Integrated Browser
- Built-in Cam (think family conferencing)
I expect these systems to integrate with other systems…
- Integration with your telephone system so that the Caller ID is displayed on your television etc
- Integration with your PCs/Laptops etc
For all of this to happen, there needs to be a good platform that’ll make it easier for TV manufacturers. We need a good operating system for televisions (more on this later). That OS for TV can even be Android.
We’ll see how this key living room hardware will evolve over the next few years as the computers and televisions collide. What do you think? Any thoughts on how the television will evolve?
Tata Nano – This People’s Car Is A Sure Winner
January 10, 2008
Tata unveiled the long awaited – Tata Nano – for Rs. 1 Lakh (Approx $2500) for the Indian market and it sure is going to be big. The size of the car is small which fits the Indian roads very well. With 50miles per gallon, we can’t ask for more. Best of all, the price is right. You can buy this car instead of those LCD televisions (I had to do this comparison here, I just returned from CES)….or, this is the same price as a DVD player in Lexus.
If Tata’s moves to grab Jaguar and LandRover succeed, it can become a credible player in the international market. Note that Tata is already a good player in software market with TCS.
More info here.
