High definition affects Sony, Comcast quarterly reports
It's that time
of year, as companies report their results for the first quarter, already we've seen two benefit from high definition.
Comcast reported
growth as a result of adding customers in phone video and high speed internet, as well as adding DVR's and high
definition for existing digital cable customers.Sony beat expectations due to investments and gained
marketshare in the flat screen TV market, but still had a loss over the quarter.As the market of HDTV owners and interested buyers continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how it affects the various device and content providers' businesses. We'll probably keep an eye on the Time Warner blog to see if they have any updates.
[Note: I am a Comcast employee and stockholder. I don't own stock in Sony, but I did love my Betamax player in what some would consider an inappropriate fashion.]
[Oh yeah, and Time Warner owns AOL, who owns this blog, I think I'm disclaimered up now, but you never know, so watch for updates.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dee Dubya @ Apr 27th 2006 9:11PM
Dude, so you work at Comcast... so here's my question for you... Why does INHD suck so much? Like seriously... Tour de Gourge? You gotta be freaking kidding me! Why can't they pick up some HD NHL from CBC or something. I've had HD from Comcast for about a month now and I scratch my eyeballs out each night looking at the programming guide. Reruns of Seinfield and Tour de Gourge. Are all HD service providers the same? Is there really a lack of content out there or are Dish or DirectTV any better?
HELP!
Dubya
Richard Lawler @ Apr 27th 2006 9:44PM
LOL, I dunno man, I don't work with anything regarding TV. Most of the time here they have sports etc. on, it may depend if they have agreements in your area tho. Great American Boater rocks tho, it's like Cribs on water, but the best thing on INHD is when they play twilight zone.