Could a Windows-powered streaming device succeed? Reader poll suggests consumer interest
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Andy Walker
Lightly browned and well buttered. A solid pick from the rack.
Summary
A tech columnist argues that Microsoft should enter the TV streaming hardware market with a Windows-powered device. The article cites a reader poll showing significant consumer interest, and compares the current landscape where Google TV, Amazon, and Apple all have streaming offerings but leave room for a new competitor. The author suggests Microsoft's absence is a missed opportunity in the streaming device space.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCompetition is always a good thing in any industry. The more competitors, the more innovation drives device development, and the more benefits consumers reap in return.
There's one big tech player that isn't operating: Microsoft.
A surprisingly substantial portion of respondents would welcome a Windows-powered streaming device.
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