![]() The idea was that you could access web content on your TV, alongside the video content. This was followed by years of MSN TV retail set-top boxes, as well as partnerships with Dish Network (Dishplayer) and DirecTV (UltimateTV). I'd say Microsoft's serious interest in the living room began when it acquired WebTV in 1997. How well it works won't be revealed until later this year, but clicking through will reveal how I think it'll play out, why this attempt is a direct result of industry constraints and finally, how it matches up with the competition. The Xbox One intends to share input one in what I'd call a man-in-the-middle attack. Microsoft has had its sights on input one for a long time, and this particular go-round isn't all that unfamiliar. Naturally, it's a highly coveted position in the content industry and one that is well fortified by the incumbents. This is the input that's displayed when the TV is turned on, and it's the input that most connect their set-top box from their cable or satellite provider to. Input one is commonly used in the biz to refer to the TV input most Americans use to access the majority of their content. ![]() But this probably left many wondering: what is "input one," exactly? It didn't go unnoticed by those who follow the TV industry. The slogan "All in one, input one" was on the Microsoft banners decorating the LA Convention Center for E3 this year. Input One." Such intriguing statements were declared in a document that leaked from Redmond last summer. ![]() What's in a name? A whole lot, if you're asking yours truly. ![]()
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