Boxee: A New Way To Watch Your Favorite Shows

The new beta version of Boxee was released the other day and if you are looking to cut the cable cord, this service will help you do it. Boxee reminded me a little bit of Qlipso except it has features I actually like instead of hate. I like Boxee because it is a new, interesting way to play digital media on your computer (or with the Boxee Box onto your TV) but it is still easy to use for those who aren't completely computer savvy. Boxee is also open source and completely free. Personally, I'm getting a little tired of watching TV on my computer so I'm not sure how often I will be using Boxee on my laptop. However, I am super excited about the Boxee Box which is supposed to come out in 2010. With this device, you can watch digital media from your computer on your TV screen and continue to share recommendations with friends on Twitter and Facebook.

Another cool feature that Boxee has is that users can customize it with a variety of apps like We Are Hunted. The addition of applications and sharing features like Twitter and Facebook, makes Boxee more than just another way to watch online videos. Boxee is exciting not only because it is free, but because it is a user friendly way to experience content with friends. I'm excited to see not only the Boxee Box in action in 2010, but the way TV broadcasters react to it.