Intel’s New Insane Set-Top Box: Everything You Need To Know
Summary
Intel announced at the All Things D conference their new set-top box, which will deliver all content to the box and turn Intel into a Comcast, Dish Network and Time Warner. The company is poised to make deals with Disney, A&E, TNT and other firms to create a one-box-for-all solution. The box will also have app functionality, including Netflix and Amazon. The box will have a subscription model and a better user interface.
Table of Contents
- What is Intel’s announcement?
- Can Intel replace all other set-top boxes?
- Will this Intel box have all available television content?
- What is the expected subscription cost of the Intel box?
- What are the new features of the Intel box’s user interface?
- Why will content creators not agree to the a la carte option?
- When will the Intel box launch?
Conclusion
Intel’s new set-top box is expected to revolutionize the way we view and pay for television content. Reports suggest that the user interface will be amazing and that Intel has made deals with major content creators to provide more reasonable bundles to users. However, there is still no indication of how much this subscription will cost nor what the final product will look like. Additionally, content creators are still not on board with the idea of the a la carte option that Intel is proposing. Nonetheless, the company has offered that Netflix and Amazon will still be accessible on the new box. While everyone awaits the Intel box, there is a general sense of skepticism until more concrete information is divulged.
