Even if they are compatible, issues may arise, due to the ever-changing software and device configurations.īy contrast, the TV viewing population can be relatively certain that if something does not work, it's not an incompatibility or missing software issue, but a question of correctly connecting and controlling the devices. On closed systems such as TVs, DVD players, or set top boxes, protecting content is far easier than in a PC environment.įinally, in a world of software and firmware updates, consumers are never certain that two devices can work together. The end result has been for most hardware and content providers to use proprietary solutions that only work on their platform, such as Apple TV, TiVo, and NetFlix.
Protecting content in a PC environment is extremely difficult and often carries with it many restrictions on usage. The potential for a hacked system to allow content theft or illegal copies to be made is a major concern for content owners who zealously protect their products. Operating systems and other programs are constantly updated to plug security holes.
We are all aware of PCs' security problems including viruses and hackers. Any interruption in the stream means an interruption in the viewing or listening experience.Īnother difference is in security. Whether it's over-the-air broadcast, cable, satellite, DVD or PVR, the TV receives an uninterrupted, real time stream of bits. The TV operates in a world of real-time streaming. The PC has traditionally received a file from some source such as the Internet, CD or DVD, and then either used the file itself or moved it to a printer, MP3 player, or other devices to use. The second difference comes from the ways in which PCs and TVs move data between devices.
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