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Weak Buzz for Google Video Store

USA Today reports that Google's new video store is not getting much of a welcome in blogs or columns.
Media reviewers, bloggers and users complain that selections are skimpy and hard to find. Strict usage rules which prevent prime-time shows from being viewed offline, aren't prominently identified, and some shows promised initially aren't there.

Among those missing in action: Rocky and Bullwinkle, My Three Sons and Mannix.

"Embarrassing," says Brad Hill, who runs the Unofficial Google Weblog.

Google says it is working to upgrade the site, which is in "beta," or trial mode.

"We're making changes every day," says Peter Chane, senior product manager for Google Video. "The best is yet to come."
Part of the reason the Google's video offerings have not been well received is because some people been expecting a Google PC device to launch. Google does have a deal with CBS to sell episodes but it may take them a while to catch iTunes which was the first out of the gate and has already sold 8 million videos since October according to USA Today.

Tags: videos | video-downloads

Posted on 2006-01-19
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