There are a few devices that currently can hook up to the internet and allow internet interaction and viewing of streaming TV, but predicted to be most popular of the lot are Blu-Ray HD players according to recent research.

The research carried out by In-Stat research service (article source)showed that 64% of US users surveyed want to watch Internet streaming TV and video on their standard TV sets.

Currently the most popular internet connected device are game consoles, but In-Stat expect that Bluray players and recorders will take over and become the leading device.

Spokeperson for Instat Joyce Putscher commented:- “The primary reasons that more devices are not connected to home networks are: consumer awareness/knowledge, availability of network-capable CE products on retail shelves, prices of network-capable CE products, competition with non-network-capable CE products (like docking stations), and lack of perceived need by some consumers.”

Bluray, the standard HD DVD format system has already won the HD war it had with HD DVD. However adoption has’nt been too fast partly due to the high price of the system itself and more importantly the DVD’s in the new HD format. The format has been adopted by all the big name hardware manufacturers and all newly launched players now have internet connectivity, allowing users to access to additional content than just the movie itself.

The additional content could include a range of options like more special features, video games and other downloadable interactive add-ons. It’s supposed to add value to the Blu-ray discs by giving you something more to look forward to.

Examples of viewer interaction could include a video game embedded into the movie disc, letting you play against another player in the world watching the same movie. Also finding out additional info on the movie such as profile of actors or even a product depicted in the film.

The BluRay players will also come equipped with Netflix streaming movie services available to buyers.

Of course you can get all this interaction with a standard PC hooked up to your TV, but these devices will help bring in the mainstream consumers to internet TV and explode its growth worldwide.

Crazy Matt Cazzy into all things hi-tech, gizmos and gadgets. If its just out, i want it. Loves watching tv on every device ever invented that can handle it

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