What Kind of A Viewer Are You? [Reader Poll] - 2353th Edition

Americans still watch most of their video content on TV, but the numbers of mobile and web viewers is growing. All of which got us thinking: What kind of a viewer are you?

Photo by Alan D.

According to the results of a recent Nielsen’s Three Screen Report, over 285 million Americans get their video fix live from their televisions, 80 million timeshift their TV with a DVR, around 131 million get their TV fix from the Internet, and a surprisingly large 13.4 million Americans watch on their mobile phones (that’s almost 20% of the DVR audience). Although Nielsen’s report was limited to American viewing habits, we’re less concerned about geography, but every bit as curious to know:

What Kind of a Viewer Are You?(web poll)

For the purpose of this poll, let’s assume that Television and Internet are exclusive, even though apps like XBMC, Boxee, and Plex all support streaming to your TV. (In fact, you could hook almost any computer up to your TV and stream from your browser if you wanted.) You probably get your TV fix from a combination of these sources, but likewise, for the purpose of the poll, choose the one that most applies to you.

By Azadeh Ensha
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