Comments on: NBC Launches On-Demand Olympic Coverage In HD http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:27:56 -0800 hourly 1 By: cabin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2786715 cabin Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:18:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2786715 thanks.... http://www.beymod.com.tr thanks….
http://www.beymod.com.tr

]]> By: Josh http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2440415 Josh Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:33:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2440415 Don't trust TVTonic for olympic coverage. They don't cover all the events. Todays USA Men's game against Germany (basketball) was not covered although the womens game was....go figure??? Don’t trust TVTonic for olympic coverage. They don’t cover all the events. Todays USA Men’s game against Germany (basketball) was not covered although the womens game was….go figure???

]]> By: Despite NBC’s Lameness, You Can Get Full Olympics Video On Your Phone. Skyfire Does Silverlight http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2436501 Despite NBC’s Lameness, You Can Get Full Olympics Video On Your Phone. Skyfire Does Silverlight Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2436501 [...] well. (It also handles Ajax quite nicely, but that is a different story). You can go to the regular NBCOlympics video site on your phone and watch all 2,000-plus hours of video [...] [...] well. (It also handles Ajax quite nicely, but that is a different story). You can go to the regular NBCOlympics video site on your phone and watch all 2,000-plus hours of video [...]

]]> By: following http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2432126 following Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:54:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2432126 http://olympic.feedables.com/ ive been reading for quite some time that MSFT and the Olympics will be broadcasting hand in hand throughout this, the 2010, and 2012 events... http://olympic.feedables.com/

ive been reading for quite some time that MSFT and the Olympics will be broadcasting hand in hand throughout this, the 2010, and 2012 events…

]]> By: Sabre http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2432097 Sabre Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:10:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2432097 I am already disappointed in the Olympic coverage. They say that there is the most TV coverage ever but they have already missed some games of the most popular sport worldwide. I would have liked to watch the soccer preliminaries but all I get is a replay of the opening ceremonies which I have already seen all the pictures of. The games have already started so why hasn't the coverage? I am already disappointed in the Olympic coverage. They say that there is the most TV coverage ever but they have already missed some games of the most popular sport worldwide. I would have liked to watch the soccer preliminaries but all I get is a replay of the opening ceremonies which I have already seen all the pictures of. The games have already started so why hasn’t the coverage?

]]> By: Chris Tew http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2431933 Chris Tew Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:30:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2431933 There's a lot of unoffical coverage online now: http://www.webtvhub.com/how-to-watch-beijing-2008-olympics-online-legal-pirate-methods-for-free-live-action/ There’s a lot of unoffical coverage online now:
http://www.webt...ee-live-action/

]]> By: Harpo89 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2431683 Harpo89 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:17:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2431683 What else would we expect from Microsoft. Leave out Linux and Mac users....how lame What else would we expect from Microsoft.
Leave out Linux and Mac users….how lame

]]> By: Complaint Dept. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2429860 Complaint Dept. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:33:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2429860 FanBois and Linux Geeks unite, let NBC know how you feel mailto:nbcolympicsfeedback@nbcuni.com FanBois and Linux Geeks unite, let NBC know how you feel

mailto:nbcolympicsfeedback@nbcuni.com

]]> By: disappointed http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2429856 disappointed Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:31:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2429856 Want Free Olympic Coverage On-Line? Buy Vista or download Silverlight and the .Net framework thus undermining your security. BOW DOWN BEFORE THE GREAT MICROSOFT/NBC CONGLOMERATE. BUY OUR STUFF YOU DOLTS! Want Free Olympic Coverage On-Line? Buy Vista or download Silverlight and the .Net framework thus undermining your security.

BOW DOWN BEFORE THE GREAT MICROSOFT/NBC CONGLOMERATE. BUY OUR STUFF YOU DOLTS!

]]> By: ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2428927 ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:45:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2428927 [...] in the cold, likely because of DRM issues (and the fact that Lenovo and Microsoft are sponsors). (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd [...] [...] in the cold, likely because of DRM issues (and the fact that Lenovo and Microsoft are sponsors). (http://www.tech...-coverage-in-hd [...]

]]> By: Hugh Browne http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2428154 Hugh Browne Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:48:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2428154 There is a great possibility for this to happen to some degree. Our new Social site Olympic Oneness Dream, originally intended for Olympic attendees, the site will have a unique eyewitness viewpoint. This Networking concept should develop into live group coverage, as mobile technology develops. See and hear more of the Games than you ever imagined Be connected with the world’s first online International Olympic social network Feel welcomed in the community of Olympic attendees from 202 nations See your name listed on the roster of those who experienced the Beijing Olympics first hand Join, Communicate, Share: for it is us that embody the Olympic Dream. Share the Dream, Make the Reality Tell your friends olympiconenessdream.com There is a great possibility for this to happen to some degree. Our new Social site Olympic Oneness Dream, originally intended for Olympic attendees, the site will have a unique eyewitness viewpoint. This Networking concept should develop into live group coverage, as mobile technology develops.
See and hear more of the Games than you ever imagined

Be connected with the world’s first online International Olympic social network

Feel welcomed in the community of Olympic attendees from 202 nations

See your name listed on the roster of those who experienced the Beijing Olympics first hand

Join, Communicate, Share: for it is us that embody the Olympic Dream.

Share the Dream, Make the Reality

Tell your friends
olympiconenessdream.com

]]> By: links for 2008-08-01 [delicious.com] « SOLiDrAiNbOw Notes http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426948 links for 2008-08-01 [delicious.com] « SOLiDrAiNbOw Notes Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:09:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426948 [...] NBC Launches On-Demand Olympic Coverage In HD [...] [...] NBC Launches On-Demand Olympic Coverage In HD [...]

]]> By: Phil Dalhauser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426497 Phil Dalhauser Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:10:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426497 Do'h, it is NBC's fault, not Microsoft, so NBC is retarded. Do’h, it is NBC’s fault, not Microsoft, so NBC is retarded.

]]> By: Phil Dalhauser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426496 Phil Dalhauser Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:06:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426496 “limited to US residents only; Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate required — full system requirements ” Yep, even most Microsoft users are left out in the cold, what is that percentage like, 60% or more still on XP? Microsoft is retarded. “limited to US residents only; Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate required — full system requirements ”

Yep, even most Microsoft users are left out in the cold, what is that percentage like, 60% or more still on XP? Microsoft is retarded.

]]> By: Dataset of the Day: Here Come the Olympics! | Off the Map - Official Blog of FortiusOne http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426463 Dataset of the Day: Here Come the Olympics! | Off the Map - Official Blog of FortiusOne Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:31:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426463 [...] 2008 Summer Olympics are coming to Beijing, China on 8.8.08 and USA athletes are poised to place very well in the international [...] [...] 2008 Summer Olympics are coming to Beijing, China on 8.8.08 and USA athletes are poised to place very well in the international [...]

]]> By: nick leung http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426455 nick leung Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:23:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426455 Wasn't this a total fiasco for NBC back in the 90s? Wasn’t this a total fiasco for NBC back in the 90s?

]]> By: Tim Sneath http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426448 Tim Sneath Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:17:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426448 Hi there, this is in addition to web-based playback via Silverlight, rather than a "Plan B". You can see Silverlight based content live here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video. They've been showing the US trials already, and it's been front and central on MSNBC! Hope this helps, Tim Sneath Client Platform Team | Microsoft Corp. Hi there, this is in addition to web-based playback via Silverlight, rather than a “Plan B”. You can see Silverlight based content live here: http://www.nbco...mpics.com/video.

They’ve been showing the US trials already, and it’s been front and central on MSNBC!

Hope this helps,

Tim Sneath
Client Platform Team | Microsoft Corp.

]]> By: August 1, 2008 | next media update http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426441 August 1, 2008 | next media update Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:12:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426441 [...] NBC Launches On-Demand Olympic Coverage In HD TECHCRUNCH NBC has launched its online video hub for the 2008 Olympics, which features free on-demand video for over 20 sports. In order to maximize quality, the videos are available as downloads (you can start watching before the download finishes) and will be in “up to HD” quality. Unfortunately, the video downloads will only be available on Windows machines running Windows Media Center - once again Mac users are left in the cold, likely because of DRM issues (and the fact that Lenovo and Microsoft are sponsors). Source> [...] [...] NBC Launches On-Demand Olympic Coverage In HD TECHCRUNCH NBC has launched its online video hub for the 2008 Olympics, which features free on-demand video for over 20 sports. In order to maximize quality, the videos are available as downloads (you can start watching before the download finishes) and will be in “up to HD” quality. Unfortunately, the video downloads will only be available on Windows machines running Windows Media Center – once again Mac users are left in the cold, likely because of DRM issues (and the fact that Lenovo and Microsoft are sponsors). Source> [...]

]]> By: Badly Drawn Boston Boy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426440 Badly Drawn Boston Boy Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:12:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426440 Actually it is because Canadian copyright laws are structured differently that in the US. Maybe if you ask nicely, they will do it in 2010. For now, there are multiple alternatives which the Canadian networks will be providing. Actually it is because Canadian copyright laws are structured differently that in the US.

Maybe if you ask nicely, they will do it in 2010.

For now, there are multiple alternatives which the Canadian networks will be providing.

]]> By:   NBC launches online Olympic coverage by Fantasy Sports 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426406   NBC launches online Olympic coverage by Fantasy Sports 2.0 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:36:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426406 [...] In most cases, download will be available several hours after it has ended. However, given the time difference between China and the U.S., this shouldn’t be a major issue. It should be noted that this differs from the streaming (both live and delayed) that is offered on www.nbcolympics.com once the games have begun. This just offers another option for watching the Olympics “on the go” starting next week. For more information, see the following Techcrunch article. [...] [...] In most cases, download will be available several hours after it has ended. However, given the time difference between China and the U.S., this shouldn’t be a major issue. It should be noted that this differs from the streaming (both live and delayed) that is offered on http://www.nbcolympics.com once the games have begun. This just offers another option for watching the Olympics “on the go” starting next week. For more information, see the following Techcrunch article. [...]

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426381 Steve Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:05:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426381 Get a real job and stop hyping your freeware junk. Vista AND TVTonic are terrible. BTW...how do you provide support with no resources and a couple of buddies in a NYC apartment? JOKE! Get a real job and stop hyping your freeware junk.

Vista AND TVTonic are terrible.

BTW…how do you provide support with no resources and a couple of buddies in a NYC apartment?

JOKE!

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426368 Steve Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:46:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426368 Will you be getting a share of the advertising revenue? Will you be getting a share of the advertising revenue?

]]> By: Scott Brady http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426340 Scott Brady Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:20:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426340 They probably couldn't get Silverlight's streaming technology ready/tested in time. I think Microsoft missed a great opportunity to distribute the Silverlight plugin to the masses. At this pace, it will take them a long time to get anywhere near Flash's 98% install rate. Until they get a sizable distribution, Flash developers wont make the switch to Silverlight. They probably couldn’t get Silverlight’s streaming technology ready/tested in time. I think Microsoft missed a great opportunity to distribute the Silverlight plugin to the masses. At this pace, it will take them a long time to get anywhere near Flash’s 98% install rate. Until they get a sizable distribution, Flash developers wont make the switch to Silverlight.

]]> By: face pants http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426306 face pants Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:31:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426306 vista may not bite, but it does suck. vista may not bite, but it does suck.

]]> By: wisdom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/31/nbc-launches-on-demand-olympic-coverage-in-hd/comment-page-1/#comment-2426285 wisdom Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:50:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20646#comment-2426285 I can't believe this is Vista only, seriously who wants that operating system. I can’t believe this is Vista only, seriously who wants that operating system.

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