*Yawn*
Until I can view them on my TV, my portable devices, and my Mac, this is a no-go.

If they'd just make them freely available without all this copy-protection baloney, everyone would watch their shows. A few might strip out the commercials, but how is that different than what's already happening with unauthorized downloads?

NBC doesn't get it and GE stock holders will lose in the long run. Why bite the hand that feeds you? Offering this service for free will not be a long term solution. Why not provide "FREE" advertising as well?

OK, here's all the problems with it:
-Non Skippable Ads
-Explodes after a Week
-You don't own it
-Will not work on a portable media player
-Does not work on Macs

But in exchange for having to deal with all that, it's Free. So where did they bite into Apple?

Sebastian

Lets see if I understand this. NBC pulled its content from iTunes, because they couldn't charge more than the $1.99 per show, so the could give it away FREE? Seems like a winning business strategy.

Oh, by the way, Doug, Steve won't have any problem accessing from his Mac, since any Mac can run Windows and OS X... at the same time! Might want to think your quips through.

D.

No portable players? Unbelievable! I don't even want to comment on the rest of this stupid idea. If people want to watch NBC TV shows on their iPod or iPhone they are going to do it one way or another. And that way means zero revenue for NBC.

Don't you think Steve Jobs and his marketing team already thought of that? Do you think Steve Jobs would let anything negative happen to the empire that he's built? I don't think so. I'm AAPL and I'll never switch.

Don't you think Steve Jobs already thought of that? He is surrounded by very intelligent people. He has built an empire and will succeed no matter what. What other computer/MP3 player has a store of their own in the most prestigious malls across the country? Apple, that's who. Who has eliminated most other computer giants? Apple, that's who. Companies that THINK they are hurting the competition by not making their product available to Apple products will soon become dinasaurs. I believe in AAPL products and their stock. I've never been dissatisified, even with the drop in price of the iphone. Most new technology products are replaced within weeks after purchase; Apple is just the same. Always looking for something better for the consumer; and correcting a price quickly after introduction to make it affordable for everyone. I forsee a iphone, itunes classic, shuffle, nano or computer in everyones stocking or under everyones Christmas tree ( or Hannakah gift) this year.

Ooooooooh, spicy Doug! You're getting really snappy with those little closers!

EXCEPT... Sorry, but Steve CAN watch them on his MAC... if he wants to. Remember?? MACS can run OS X OR Windows, natively.

You go tell 'em they better watch out though, Dougie . Apple will appreciate your warning.

Veronica

NBC biting Apple...Ouch, I'm sure.