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May 12, 2008 at 2:20 pm #28774YahooliganMember
Microsoft has launched a new online service in 20 countries which will allow users to watch video clips at the same time as a network of friends and chat via Windows Live Messenger.
The new service called Messenger TV will offer a range of clips on MSN Video including MTV shows and music clips from providers such as Sony BMG.
The firm hopes the ability to watch clips with friends on different computers will create a new social experience and attract users who already spend hours on social networks.
“Online video has exploded in popularity over the last year, but to date it has been something people watch on their own. Messenger TV is set to change all that,” said John Mangelaars, the vice-president, EMEA, of consumer and online for Microsoft.
“Watching video online can now be a social experience, as people watch videos together, make comments and share reactions.”
The service will launch in 20 countries including many European countries, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, Canada and Mexico but not the United States.
May 12, 2008 at 2:29 pm #169271Jeff HesterKeymasterInteresting that the US is one of the countries where this is not available. Being located in the US, is it possible for someone internationally to post some screenshots for us?
May 12, 2008 at 3:49 pm #169276PhilipModeratorHere’s a screenshot, Jeff. I tried it and I’m watching Rhianna’s concert in Montreal. The link is here.
https://bigblueball.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1334&stc=1&d=1210607576
May 12, 2008 at 4:05 pm #169272Jeff HesterKeymasterThanks Philip. That screenshot shows the website. Do you have a screenshot of the interface in WLM?
May 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm #169275KudoParticipantmore bloat! 🙁
May 13, 2008 at 7:17 pm #169273Jeff HesterKeymasterKudo;229665 wrote:more bloat! 🙁Not necessarily. It’s an optional module. You have to choose to install it; it doesn’t come with WLM by default.
May 14, 2008 at 2:11 am #169277PhilipModeratorJeff;229660 wrote:Thanks Philip. That screenshot shows the website. Do you have a screenshot of the interface in WLM?Apologies for the delay, Jeff. Here’s a screenshot of Messenger TV in a chat window, and a possible workaround for you all in the US:
- Add [email protected] to your WLM contact list.
- In Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options. In the General tab, click on Languages. Click Add and add English (United Kingdom) and move it to the top of the list.
- Double-click the MessengerTV contact in WLM to start a conversation. Type any message (a simple how are you? would be fine). It will reply and ask whether you want to start Messenger TV. Click Accept and enjoy!
May 14, 2008 at 2:25 am #169279Doris KenneyParticipantThanks for the workaround Philip! It works just fine here in the US!!
May 14, 2008 at 3:11 am #169274GandalfMemberThanks Philip!
May 14, 2008 at 3:41 am #169278PhilipModeratorNo problem, Gandalf and Doris. Enjoy!
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