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Experts Mull State of Connected Devices

October 18, 2010

With nearly 20% of American broadband households paying an average of $5 a month to watch TV or movie content on their PCs, and 5% paying an average of $6.50 a month to do the same via a video game console, according to research from Parks Associates, the digital living room is already a reality, and with more devices offering more options — and at cheaper prices — it can become a reality for more and more people, panelists agreed.

From the article, "Experts Mull State of Connected Devices" by Chris Tribbey

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