Another Nail in Cable's Coffin


	Another Nail in Cable's Coffin

aklimento

11-2-2009 8:31 PM

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apple, apple tv, wi-fi, home networks, synchronization

aklimento says:

I'm not watching cable TV just because I'm not free to choose (I mean completely free) and of course of commercials. In goal oriented information is not easy to insert manipulative technique. Apple QuickTime player is the best in quality and stability, the same for their hardware. So welcome, Apple, in our virtual life.

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