05-23-2009, 04:47 PM
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Mobile DTV: Buy ATSC handheld TV now or wait for new standard?
I keep reading about new standards being developed for mobile DTV and the more I read, the more I'm confused.
1. Are the current ATSC handheld DTV sets for sale a good buy at about $100? We know that a traveling car will not receive ATSC or 8VSB signals yet because it's not what ATSC was designed for. side thought - Why would they choose 8VSB then if they have to have a separate modulation for mobile signals? I'm looking for a small handheld to take with me on the road when I travel or go to ball games and I don't want to bring a gigantic 91XG antenna.
2. According to this article
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The ATSC is expected to approve a standard for mobile DTV in the third or fourth quarter this year, at which time PC dongle tuners for notebook computers should become available, according to the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), a consortium of broadcasters to advance the launch of mobile DTV.
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we can expect new standards to be approved by 2010? When will devices be made available?? How clear will reception really be?
I don't want to blow $100-$125 now and then have an outdated TV in a year if the mobile TVs with the new tuners can receive signals while on the move or receive signals from greater distances. |
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05-23-2009, 11:58 PM
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I think you've summed everything up accurately. The choice is yours, just remember that early adopters sometimes get burned. Mobile DTV is very popular in Japan. Not sure if it'll catch on in the states.
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05-24-2009, 08:20 AM
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The standard is already done. Stations begin deploying this year; some are already on with it. (WRAL, WPXA)
If it was me, I would wait for something with ATSC-MPH, but only if local stations are committed to it. For example, I've decided not to replace my cell phone this month, even though it's on death's door and the contract is up, in the hopes that a mobile DTV phone is launched in the next few months. Two of the local stations in my area plan to launch it later this year or early next year.
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05-25-2009, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip
The standard is already done. Stations begin deploying this year; some are already on with it. (WRAL, WPXA)
If it was me, I would wait for something with ATSC-MPH, but only if local stations are committed to it. For example, I've decided not to replace my cell phone this month, even though it's on death's door and the contract is up, in the hopes that a mobile DTV phone is launched in the next few months. Two of the local stations in my area plan to launch it later this year or early next year.
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I'm hoping to see some new mobile products hit the market soon. I may forgo the handheld all together if I can get a phone with a DTV tuner within the next year. |
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06-19-2009, 08:40 AM
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Never really thought about it, but this article is saying that "digital" only tuners will be cheaper without having to include a analog tuner or what they're calling a "hybrid" dual ATSC/ NTSC tuner.
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Recent research by In-Stat shows 2009 unit shipments of PC television tuners dropping by nearly 11 percent, but noted that ATSC mobile video deployment in the United States could create a “significant upside” for digital-only tuners.
The In-Stat report, Global PC TV Tuners – A Solid Niche in Transition covers the worldwide market for PC TV tuners.
“Opportunities for growth will be for hybrid analog/digital tuner manufacturers to increase share by lowering prices, or for new entrants to leapfrog the analog and hybrid segments by aggressively targeting the emerging digital-only segments, albeit with lower margin,” said In-Stat analyst Gerry Kaufhold. “Overall, selling PC TV tuners is going to be a tougher business going forward.”
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Mobile DTV Could Spike DTV PC Tuner Sales |
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06-19-2009, 01:30 PM
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Mobile TV is already available in certain markets. I have Verizon Wireless and they offer mobile TV. I have the LG Env Touch, but have never activated the TV viewing.
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06-19-2009, 07:21 PM
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That is not Mobile DTV. That's MediaFLO's service, which is subscription.
- Trip |
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06-19-2009, 07:59 PM
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That is not Mobile DTV. That's MediaFLO's service, which is subscription.
- Trip |
I am referring to Verizon Wireless mobile TV. I never stated it was free OTA DTV. I simply said Verizon Wireless offered Mobile TV in certain markets 
Verizon Wireless: V CAST
Mediaflo appears to be something different? |
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