Internet TV is all the
rage, and increasing numbers of TV manufacturers take advantage of this fact by
producing sets of ever increasing capabilities. So is it really worth investing
in an Internet TV? This depends on personal views and preferences, but here are
a few pros and cons of Internet TV you may wish to mull over before making up
your mind and investing in a potentially expensive new set.
One of the main
advantages of Internet TV is accessibility. Most of what you may wish to watch
is available on demand, 24/ 7 and can be interacted with. If you have to answer
the phone, you can pause your show, movie or whatever it is you are watching,
for instance. Most sets also allow you to rewind and re-watch a scene you
particularly like. Some also allow users to go into slow-motion, which can be
particularly beneficial when watching favourite sporting moments, for example.
Secondly, movie packages
available form Amazon on Demand, Netflix and similar companies tend to be a
little more affordable than cable packages. Then, of course, there is the
potential to watch favourite episodes of shows that may no longer be available
on regular TV. If you desire to do so, you can even watch the same show over
and over again.
In addition, you can
stream your favourite YouTube flicks, browse through image sites, and some
Internet TVs even let you keep up with your social life on Facebook and Twitter.
As a rule, it is also possible to stream MP3s and radio stations through your
Internet TV.
Cons of Internet TV
The first disadvantage of
Internet TV has to be the initial cost involved. You are not simply done with
purchasing the TV; you also need the necessary accessories to connect it to the
Internet. This may involve purchasing Ethernet wiring; power-line adaptors or
wireless receivers.
Then there is the fact
that not all channels and shows have made it to the Internet just yet. This
means you will still need to keep your cable or satellite subscription to watch
everything you wish to see. While movie services are available 24/7, they do
often have comparatively long waiting times.
Some shows are not
available for a full week or more after they were shown on TV, making it highly
likely that somebody, somewhere will spoil your enjoyment by telling you 'what
happened'. What's more, to prevent people watching shows entirely via online or
Internet TV, many TV companies do not show every episode of every show online.
In other words, if you
want to watch what you want, when you want, you will need to pay for
subscriptions to your cable service, Internet movie packages, perhaps TV
station's Internet services, and so on.
Summary
As said earlier, whether
you chose to invest in an Internet TV really depends on your personal
requirements and preferences. The pros and cons of Internet TV pretty much
level out, with nothing major to be said for or against the concept.
Source: Internet TV features
