New survey reveals exciting TV possibilities

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 15th 2006 at 4:00PM }

Sony has been sending out some really interesting surveys lately. First, they asked which features could be removed from the PSP (hopefully, users said none). Now, they're asking users if they're interested in mobile television for the PSP. They give users two options: streaming using LocationFree player, or by subscribing to a mobile TV service for $10 a month. Personally, the latter seems much more enticing.

Considering how Japan has an official PSP media download service called PTV, it makes sense for Sony to expand that to other markets as well. What do you think: should Sony offer portable TV for you? And would you subscribe at that price?

Tags: itv, location free, LocationFree, mobile, mobile tv, MobileTv, survey, television, tv

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Dustin @ Nov 15th 2006 4:10PM

I'd like the subscription tv service. $10 a month though? Idk, I have a Dish DVR, and I usually record stuff. Plus how would the quality be? and service availability? I want to be able to watch tv while on road trips cross country and around the great state of Colorado. (cough* watch tv at school *cough)

JohnIV @ Nov 15th 2006 4:32PM

more games please.

mobile TV can wait.

Danny @ Nov 15th 2006 4:36PM

PTV....wait a sec, isn't that the TV show Peter sets up in Family Guy? :p

PS : I'd love to see this! As long as it comes to the UK.

JohnIV @ Nov 15th 2006 4:37PM

and how about using that "always-available" "cell-phone technology" wireless connection to let us play online GAMES from anywhere!

Sponge @ Nov 15th 2006 4:44PM

Can't they just make an antenna like on the Gamegear? It could come out of the USB port.

Sponge @ Nov 15th 2006 4:55PM

Can't they just make an antenna like on the Gamegear? It could come out of the USB port.

Gonzo @ Nov 15th 2006 4:56PM

That would be a great deal if you could get anything. A hell of allot cheaper than what I pay for cable now.

jay @ Nov 16th 2006 7:07PM

please come out with this, Sony! I would gladly cough up that cash for TV on PSP

StormLord @ Nov 15th 2006 11:34PM

thats a bad idea, I hope less people vote for that... paying that much for TV is just stupid, just like the stupid ring tones... its just ripping people off ... if it were a free service , then thats a different story, but as they seem to want to get people to pay for the same stuff over and over again, and a lot of people are gullible enough to fork out the cash for it, then its a loose - loose situation for the masses..

daniel-kun @ Nov 16th 2006 3:14AM

Perhaps most of you are still living with their parents and don't pay for water, electricity, and TV, so they don't know it actually already costs you that much, at least :-)

Don @ Nov 16th 2006 4:33AM

I... think I *WOULD* pay for a tv service like that... but then again, I'm in Canada, so we're sure to be excluded should such a service be made available (to America).

I just bought a Neuros 2+ mpeg recorder 'cause I find it more efficient to watch tv on my PSP, during commutes & such, and I don't have enough time in front of the tv to keep up with shows. So yeah, a service like those 2 options would rock! (if available in Canada....)

tjs @ Nov 16th 2006 10:11AM

i think they should just make the locationfree cheaper. then that way everyone can get it. im thinking $150?

Arnie @ Nov 21st 2006 2:56AM

Location free (via the PS3 please) why pay for it??????????????????

Wired Dude @ Nov 17th 2006 4:22PM

just bought location free TV on ebay for 100 dollars and love it. It's all I need. Why not take the already digital cable I pay for and broadcast it on my PSP? With 2 video inputs I can also update and stream my TiVo too. Would not want to pay 10 bucks a month of a streaming TV service. After 11 months, I've just spent more than LocationFree TV!

-WD