Blogging Choice Assignment - 3/28/12

My interaction with media today reminded me of how far technology has come and how accessible media forms are. If I ever have the time to watch TV, I typically only do so through the internet, and this is what I did today. I watched two different shows on Netflix and Hulu. I honestly cannot say when the last time I watched a full show on a television was. With Netflix and Hulu, I can watch basically any movie or tv show I want, so I really haven't missed the television. It is interesting to note that with my subscription to Netflix, there are no commercials during the show. However, I just watch whatever content is free on Hulu, so commercials are included. It seems that that Hulu attempts to advertise shows that they believe a particular viewer would be interested in. I also read a book on my Nook today while I sat in the Greek Theater. I love to read, so I love my Nook because I can access several books through one device. The contacts I make with these specific media are very enjoyable because the process is almost effortless. While I prefer to read a hardback copy of a book, I do appreciate the access to multiple books at a time that the Nook allows. The media contacts I had today made me observe how often I utilize media forms that have converged through high technology.