Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Access MySpace on Your Cell Phone (Mobile) for Free with Orb
Orb want to set media free. What does that mean? Basically, it lets you set up a startpage online using your PC where you can add modules like News, MySpace, or YouTube, and lets you access it anywhere in the world using another PC, your cell phone, or even, soon, TV. The idea has been dubbed place-shifting.
While the focus has been on setting video content free so you can view your recorded TV shows and movies anywhere in the world, it's evolved to encompass all kinds of media content. So, to access MySpace (or any other site) without paying Cingular $2.99 a month plus data charges, you set up a MySpace channel on your startpage. Then download Orb onto your phone and access your account to browse your channels. You'll still be liable for data charges, but won't have to put money down first.
Essentially, Orb is a stealth competitor to the PageFlakes and yourminis of the world even though it's marketed differently. It seems like the founders are stuck in outdated paradigms with the idea of place-shifting (the Web 2.0 analogue to the VCR's time-shifting ability). The current idea of targeting users on-the-go is interesting, but possibly a little ahead of its time. Orb might have to reposition itself soon as purer play in the PC arena if it's to survive the short term.
While the focus has been on setting video content free so you can view your recorded TV shows and movies anywhere in the world, it's evolved to encompass all kinds of media content. So, to access MySpace (or any other site) without paying Cingular $2.99 a month plus data charges, you set up a MySpace channel on your startpage. Then download Orb onto your phone and access your account to browse your channels. You'll still be liable for data charges, but won't have to put money down first.Essentially, Orb is a stealth competitor to the PageFlakes and yourminis of the world even though it's marketed differently. It seems like the founders are stuck in outdated paradigms with the idea of place-shifting (the Web 2.0 analogue to the VCR's time-shifting ability). The current idea of targeting users on-the-go is interesting, but possibly a little ahead of its time. Orb might have to reposition itself soon as purer play in the PC arena if it's to survive the short term.
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