TV Online and the "30-centimeter culture"

An interesting post on Core77, on how you watch television on your computer. Is there a difference and even, as some suggest, a cultural difference between watching programming at a desk as opposed to from a couch?

Toshihiro Sakamoto, president of Panasonic AVC Networks, seems to think so, according to an interview from CES done by Bits blogger Matt Richtel. Says Sakamoto:

"A PC-centric world is a 30-centimeter culture," he said. "Television-centric entertainment lets you experience the world at three meters. It's about leaning back and enjoying life. "It's more human," he added. "I hope it's more human."

I'm with Core77, as I truly enjoy watching TV on my computer but I check my RSS feeds and e-mail on the side, so maybe I'm not really leaning back.

emily | 9:30 PM | News |
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