NBC is stepping up to show its ability to peer into the future. The Peacock Network is offering free Apple iTunes downloads of the pilot episode of “Conviction,” a new show from Emmy-winner Dick Wolf, set to debut on March 3^rd. Given the ratings success NBC has had for “The Office” by selling downloads, this move is a logical progression of its future digital strategy.

When incumbent media companies team up with smart partners (such as Apple) the net result is powerful.

In today's installment, Allen and Mike weigh in on Amazon's alleged entry into the online music business. Is it too late? Can the company create a unique and compelling alternative to iTunes and the iPod? In an era where definitive answers to anything are hard to come by, we provide them. Kind of . . .