CBS Launches HD Player
Taking a note from Hulu, CBS launched an HD video player not too long ago. Their HD video gallery sports streamed, ad-supported clips and full episodes from their primetime shows. The site is plastered with Intel ads and unlike Hulu, videos are not embeddable.
CBS began testing their HD video streaming back in March, when they claimed they would be offering video streaming in 720p and 1080p in addition to the current 480p video. Unfortunately it does not seem like their claims have become a reality just yet. Then again, does anything higher than 480p have its place on the typical consumers’ computer such as an ordinary laptop with a moderate broadband connection?
Do you take advantage of video streaming sites like this and Hulu? Or do you prefer acquiring the episodes you want in higher quality? While I used to be a big fan of such services, ever since I got an HDTV I either watch shows when they are on or find them in HD later and feed them to my HTPC.
I got rid of my TV a few months back so the only TV I watch is via the internet or at a bar or buddy’s place. Still, I rarely watch shows and when I do streaming HD is a big deal. I watched all of the Lost episodes because they’re available in streaming HD for free. Also, I’ve got a nice 24″ monitor hooked up to my Macbook Pro so high quality HD is a big deal. Sorry CBS, you won’t be getting these eyeballs!
I did take advantage of them when they first hit the scene but to be honest with you I just don’t enjoy watching much video at my computer. Instead I’ve decided to just watch more DVDs from Netflix and if I want to watch a new show I’ll either buy it in iTunes or wait for the DVD to come out.
Georetarded, just like Hulu. Except Hulu has the decency of displaying an error message, the CBS player just keeps showing “Loading”.
Thanks CBS, thanks. Fail.
I’ve started using Hulu occasionally since you posted how to surf with an SSH tunnel. Unfortunately us Canucks are shunned from most these awesome video services.
I think its great to see all these HD video sites going live. Although Intel, AMD and Nvidia need to step it up and provide hardware acceleration for video. Paul, I bet your laptop fans go nuts when you watch a HD video on your MB Air. I know its coming but its taking far too long. Adobe also needs to optimize flash for existing hardware.