Well, this is interesting, given the dark conversation on the other side.

Thought I would post it here, as the tech implications exceed the scope of just radio potential.

Read these:

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleI d=9118758

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleI d=9117430

Ok, so we've got some market pressure in action that clearly points toward people wanting to just buy one connectivity device, or at the least, one wireless account to deal with their devices.

$99 little Internet capable computers and other devices, tied to broadband wireless services is a perfect platform for basic video and mostly audio streaming.

All kinds of stuff could happen here. Of course, a lot of people are using laptops, and the platform is essentially the same. So, build out can happen now, if you've an idea.

The key thing about these two stories is that the masses, in particular, younger masses, are gonna start walking around with this stuff, and they are the ones that have a lot of disposable cash to make media purchases with.

That's the target largely missing from the scene. People will carry around small devices. If those devices are dedicated, they have quick start up times, and longer battery lives, making them viable as portable online entertainment, similar to the iPhone, but more potent.

IMHO, this is interesting news for those that produce recurring audio content.