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Continental to launch 80-channel live TV system this month

Continental Airlines.jpgSo said Continental Airlines chief operating officer Jeff Smisek at the JP Morgan conference today.

I've written about Continental's plan in the past, so check out the following link for more info.

Yes, the carrier is slightly delayed in bringing this to market. It hoped to have the system running last month. But what's a month in these programme-delayed times?

I can't wait to try the system - 80 freaking channels! I'd be like a kid in the candy store, a Willy Wonka-stocked candy store, if you will.

No word yet on whether connectivity will be part of the initial package.

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