Comments on: Skype Video Calling on Your TV? Maybe, Maybe Not: It’s Your Call

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MediaFriends Blog « Skype on your TV – How Much is Too Much? — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:52:32 +0000

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By: Kevin Baggs

Kevin Baggs — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:46:59 +0000

There is a growing market for this type of product if it is simple to use. That is the boomer generation and older. I can tell you from visiting inlaws and parents and their friends, there is a growing part of the population that feels they are losing touch with their kids and grand kids due to technology. Kids don't talk on phone anymore, they text. What grandparent wants to text with their grand kids? Many grandparents don't have PC's and therefore are unable to look at pictures, because no one prints pictures anymore.

You and I are into technology and may find it hard to believe but there are actually a lot of older people that don't have cell phones. But I think it will be easier for them to understand if this is all build into a TV. This could also open up new markets for ISPs. If this is truly plug-and-play then it could be a reason for some to get an internet line even if they don't have a PC.