Usability Views Article Details  home | timeline | recent | popular | e-reports | userati | books | about  Talking-Head Video Is Boring Online (05 Dec 2005) In 1997, I wrote an analysis of TV vs. computers that still holds: broadcast TV is a medium for relaxation, where the "user" sits back and becomes immersed in whatever the program directors decided to air. In fact, TV users are usually called "viewers," emphasizing their passive mode of engagement. In contrast, computer users sit forward and drive their own experience through a continuous set of choices and clicks. Add this article to Del.icio.us Article URL: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/video.html Read 393 more articles from Jakob Nielsen sorted by date, popularity, or title. Next Article: Why Ajax Sucks (Most of the Time) - Spoof Article by Chris McEvoy          Books about Usability | Information Architecture | Information Visualisation | Technology History This site is a labour of love built by Chris McEvoy

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