OTT

I previously shared how buying the Western Digital Live TV Plus and Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p have improved my viewing experience of video podcasts like the Paranormal Report, London Landscape, Tekzilla, Alaska HDTV, 30 Odd Minutes and GeekBeatTV.

I don't think I've mentioned  how instrumental these devices have been in ensuring that I watch these shows sooner than later. It used to be I'd download them to an external hard drive where they'd sit for months.

The podcasts that remained on my iPod weren't being viewed because I didn't like watching a small screen or having to hold the device when viewing. Oh and I can't forget that the sound quality through ear buds isn't so great. I prefer the sound system on my TV.

Now I'm wondering how viewing  shows on these devices affects the podcaster's stats? Since I do not subscribe to these podcasts via iTunes, how does the podcaster quantify the numbers for advertisers?

After experiencing the joy and convenience of viewing video podcasts on the TV, if I had to revert to watching them on the iPod or computer screen I wouldn't bother subscribing again.

My household isn't considering "cutting the cord". We're cable TV subscribers who want to view a show when it airs not after the season's ended and it's released on DVD. I'm not advocating cutting the cord but simply sharing the value the Roku and Western Digital Live TV Plus add.

I am a Netflix subscriber and we do watch both DVDs and stream movies, but for me the OTT devices are a great value for viewing video podcasts. I guarantee that once you try it you won't go back!