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DIRECTV's advertising campaigns often mock cable TV's claim that it has more 'HD choices" than satellite because of cable's Video on Demand service. The DIRECTV campaign is justified in pointing out that the satcaster actually has far more HD channels than cable -- and that most consumers are not excited about watching high-def programs on demand; they want real channels, not choices. So I would be remiss if I didn't point out that DIRECTV is now trying to play the same 'fool the consumer' game. DIRECTV this month officially launched a Broadband-enabled Video on Demand service, which has more than...

Microsoft, Intel and IP to Bring Changing of the Guard in VOD Server MarketsCompanies that make Distributable Servers are expected to take over the VOD server market with lower cost points and smaller form factors.In-Stat/MDR Research HighlightMay 19, 2003With Video On Demand (VOD), Subscription Video On Demand (S-VOD), Network Personal Video Recorders (N-PVR), and "Anything On Demand" (X-VOD) all being made ready for wide spread deployment by service providers throughout the world, the market for VOD Servers is heating up, reports In-Stat/MDR (http://www.instat.com). The high-tech market research firm expects that efforts on the part of Concurrent Computer Corporation, SeaChange International,...