12/02/2011

Streaming Movies Online Can Be A Very Rewarding Experience

By Robert Denilson


Thanks to the explosion in the netbook and tablet market, it is incredibly easy for individuals to access streaming movies and news shows online. Needless to say, the streaming content isn't limited to tablets and laptops, as has been seen with the increased use among smartphone users.

## Does viewing streaming talk shows or movies cost money?

Generally, the reply is no. Many sites offer free streaming content, but there are several premium services that have either monthly costs or are advertiser-supported. In ad-supported viewing, the user does not pay a charge to view the content, but there are actually commercials placed into the streaming content.

## What amount of bandwidth does watching news shows online use?

Bandwidth is the amount of data that passes from the sender to the recipient and the more bandwidth that streaming content uses, the more expensive it could sometimes become. Bandwidth use on smartphones, for example, costs a lot more than bandwidth usage with a high speed broadband connection. Even so, most bandwidth usage comes using a Wi-Fi connection, as opposed to data transmission for a wireless service. This greatly cuts down on the price of using the bandwidth. Of course, should there be no Wi-Fi connection available, the streaming content comes via a datalink over the smartphone which will be costly.

## Is there any way to lessen the quantity of bandwidth that streaming movies use?

Yes, there is. If a user decides to scale back on the clarity of the picture, less bandwidth is needed. For example, viewing streaming talk shows in regular definition (compared to high definition) will greatly reduce the amount of bandwidth coming through the connection. Since there is usually no need for high definition viewing of a talk show, the viewer's experience remains quite satisfying.

## How trustworthy are the connections when watching streaming content?

Typically, it depends on the service provider, but technological advances have made viewing streaming movies quite stable. Naturally, using a high-speed connection is totally imperative. While it might be considered possible to view streaming content over a dial-up connection, the reality is that it will be a less than satisfying experience.




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