NBC Direct Launches-- Mixed Reviews? TV ON INTERNET GROWS

IN THEIR OWN WORDS.....NBC Direct-- here is an excerpt of their explanation from the NBC blogged by Joyce Schwarz, www.hollywood2020.blogs.com. http://www.nbc.com/Video/

Introducing NBC Direct. Follow the steps below to download full episodes of NBC shows for free and enjoy them from the comfort of your PC (requires Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player 10).

1. Check the messages below to see if your browser is compatible and if the NBC Direct player is installed. If the player isn't installed, download and install it before proceeding to Step 2. Installation times will vary depending on your connection and which components you need to install.
2. Select a program below then click the DOWNLOAD button to receive the most recent episode. Or click SUBSCRIBE to receive the most recent episode and all future episodes of the selected show.
3. A pop-up notification will appear when your video is ready for viewing. Launch the NBC Direct player then sit back and experience the freedom to watch videos when you want, where you want and for free!

HERE ARE SOME EARLY REVIEWS -- midnight November 17, 2007

First Look: NBC Direct Beta: Not Quite Ready For Primetime paidContent.org, CA - 3 hours ago By Staci D. Kramer - Sun 11 Nov 2007 09:55 PM PST NBC Direct, the first ad-supported, download service for prime-time TV, launched in beta over the weekend. ... NBC Direct: Don’t Bother NewTeeVee NBC Direct Launches to Lukewarm Reviews Cleveland Leader, OH - Nov 10, 2007 Remember in September when NBC decided not to allow itunes to carry their content and the network promised a cool new service called NBC direct. ... NBC Direct Launches With TV Episode Downloads Profy - Nov 10, 2007 NBC has now officially launched the download service for its television programming, known as NBC Direct, although initial plans had called for an October ... NBC Direct up and running; Verdict: Not so hot Gadgetell, MO - Nov 10, 2007 NBC Direct was first announced back on September 20, and now that it has launched it doesn’t look too hot. Basically, NBC Direct was where you are able to ... TECH.BLORGE.com NBC Direct launched, download shows for free TECH.BLORGE.com, Australia - Nov 10, 2007 NBC has launched NBC Direct where most shows can be watched online and some shows are available for full episode downloads. This comes after NBC decided to ...